Baltimore and the wider region are bracing for a powerful winter storm that’s set to hit this Friday, with the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC issuing warnings of various impending weather hazards. Residents can expect to see everything from snow showers to blizzard-like conditions and particularly strong winds throughout the weekend. According to the latest weather update, A potent upper trough and Arctic cold front are set to track across the region Friday into the weekend.
Forecasters warn of snow squalls and rapidly dropping temperatures as the Arctic front passes through late Friday night. The winds are expected to quickly become dangerous, with Wind Advisory conditions likely and the potential for damaging winds reaching even High Wind Warning criteria. There will also be an abrupt onset of very windy conditions immediately behind the passage of the Arctic front late Friday night, the National Weather Service reported. Be ready for Cold Weather Advisories, and perhaps even Extreme Cold Warnings in the mountain areas.
The aviation sector will be facing sub-Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with visibility and ceiling height likely to drop significantly by late Friday afternoon. This comes ahead of the gusty winds expected Saturday, with gusts potentially reaching up to 40 knots at terminals. Marine conditions are also set to worsen, with Small Craft Advisories in effect from 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST Thursday and strong gales expected to follow later in the weekend…