FOX5 meteorologist Mike Thomas has released his early first call thoughts on a potentially significant winter storm expected to impact the region this weekend, signaling confidence is growing in a high impact snow event for parts of the Mid Atlantic. The map shows 8-14 inches for a big portion of Maryland and Northern Virginia, including all of Montgomery County and immediately surrounding areas.
In a post shared after reviewing the latest morning data, Thomas said his initial snowfall projections are based on what he feels most comfortable with before collaborating with the full FOX5 weather team to issue an official forecast. He cautioned that sharp snowfall gradients are expected across portions of southern and central Virginia and into Kentucky, noting those areas could see significant adjustments as the forecast evolves.
Thomas said someone is likely to see 20 inches or more of snow from this storm, though he believes that zone will likely be north or northwest of Washington, D.C. For the District itself, he said he liked a range of 8 to 14 inches in previous forecasts and continues to support that range based on current data…