Possible weekend snowstorm

[dcentity2000]

Had one last night and now we can't drive our car



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[Metro West]

My parents still live in central Virginia and I've been telling them a big snow was overdue...I don't think this is the big one but it's gonna be close.

I kinda wish I was back there this weekend...we're getting lots of rain in Orlando and the temps are falling for the weekend.

 

[luvwinnie]

I assume the bread, milk and water will be GONE by the time I get to the store...

 

[puffkin]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want snow! I want snow!

I want to sit by the fire watching Christmas movies while inches and inches of snow fall. I want to drink hot chocolate while inches and inches of snow fall. I want to wrap presents while inches and inches of snow fall. I want to cuddle up with my honey while inches and inches of snow fall.

I am SO EXCITED!

I hope I don't end up with a disappointment now.

I feel the same way as you! I would love to get snowed in this weekend...I have seen forecasts from 1-23 inches for my area....Thanks weathermen for narrowing that down

Tonight I work til about 2 am. DS has swimming lessons tomorrow at 11 that I hope he can make since he has missed the last few weeks due to our vacation. Then I need to stop at the store to get ingredients to do my Christmas baking. Hopefully it won't be bad so we can do those few things then it can snow the rest of the weekend for all I care. Baking, finishing wrapping and watching some holiday movies sound perfect to me!

 

[wvjules]

They have cancelled all school activities for the weekend. And our county has declared a snow emergency starting at 8am tomorrow.

 

[Charitycase20]

wvjules - WHAT!? I'm on the eastern shore and haven't heard anything yet about this weekend's activities. I am like you and would love ALOT of snow!! My DH on the other hand is stressing, he's the manager of a retail store and looking forward to a BIG weekend in sales. But I told him "Honey, if people need to shop for Christmas, they are gonna shop for Christmas, no matter the weather." Granted Wal-mart was packed at lunchtime, people grabbing up the bread and milk...what is it with snow and having to have bread and milk? We just need poptarts, hot chocolate and wine for Mommy and Daddy!!

 

[wvjules]

http://wbal.com/apps/news/templates/story.aspx?articleid=41990&zoneid=27

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Winter Storm Warning For Saturday
Friday, December 18, 2009
Steve Fermier


NOAA map of the winter storm area, pink color is for winter storm warning, blue is a winter storm watch, the green on Long Island is a blizzard watch. (NOAA photo)


Dave Buck of the SHA describes storm prep by road crews.


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Mayor Dixon talks with WBAL's Scott Wykoff about the city's preparation for the storm


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The entire state is under a winter storm warning for Saturday.

Snow could begin tonight and continue through Sunday morning.

Accumulations could average 5 to 10 inches, possibly more. One usually reliable forecast model is showing 18 to 24 inches of snow in central Maryland, possible.
A blizzard watch has been posted for Long Island, New York.

Road crews are already treating some major roadways in advance of the storm.

State Highway Administration spokesman Dave Buck said chemicals used to pre-treat roads stays on the roadway for up to 72 hours, and is very effective in preventing snow from sticking to the roadways.

Two events have been cancelled for Saturday due to the pending storm.

Baltimore County Health officials have cancelled the swine flu vaccine clinic that was scheduled for tomorrow at the General John Stricker Middle School.

Baltimore City Police say they have postponed the "shop with a cop event" for needy kids that was set for tomorrow. There will be a make up date, but officials haven't set it yet.

Click HERE to see the weather statement map from NOAA.

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW... WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.


* PRECIP TYPE... SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS... HEAVY SNOW WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 10 INCHES THROUGH SUNSET SATURDAY. LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE... MAINLY IN OR NEAR SOUTHERN MARYLAND. ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS EXPECTED SATURDAY NIGHT.

* TIMING... SNOW WILL BEGIN LATE FRIDAY NIGHT AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING.

* TEMPERATURES... UPPER 20S TO LOWER 30S THROUGH THE EVENT IN THE BALTIMORE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA... MID TO UPPER 20S ACROSS WESTERN MARYLAND.

* WINDS... 10 TO 20 MPH THROUGH THE EVENT... WITH GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW... SLEET... AND ICE ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.

Also, a Coastal Flood Watch:

MARYLAND BEACHES-ACCOMACK-NORTHAMPTON VA- 403 AM EST FRI DEC 18 2009

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A HIGH SURF ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SATURDAY NIGHT. A COASTAL FLOOD WATCH HAS ALSO BEEN ISSUED. THIS COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

STRENGTHENING LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE NORTHEAST ALONG COASTAL CAROLINAS TONIGHT THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY...THEN ACCELERATE FROM THE VIRGINIA COAST LATE SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY. THIS STORM SYSTEM HAS THE POTENTIAL TO PRODUCE MINOR TO MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING ALONG THE EASTERN FACING SHORELINES OF THE DELMARVA PENINSULA AND EASTERN SHORE MARYLAND SATURDAY MORNING AND AFTERNOON DUE TO A PERIOD OF PROLONGED STRONG ONSHORE FLOW.

TIDAL DEPARTURES COULD REACH 2 TO 2.5 FT ABOVE MEAN LOWER LOW WATER...WHICH CAN PRODUCE MINOR TO MODERATE TIDAL FLOODING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A COASTAL FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR FLOODING ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. COASTAL RESIDENTS SHOULD BE ALERT FOR LATER STATEMENTS OR WARNINGS...AND TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT PROPERTY.

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING RIP CURRENTS AND LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION.

 

[Tina]

I woke up early this morning and saw the latest weather reports. I was at the store and shopping by 7am. I didn't want to deal with the after-work crowds tonight. I'm all set with hot cocoa, pot roast, and DVDs (my satellite always goes out when it gets covered in snow). They're now calling for about 15 inches here. Bring it on (but don't knock out the power!).

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

I'm glad to see that someone else is getting the snow and not us

 

[lynxstch]

http://www.accuweather.com/news-story.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&article=1

Looks like you might get your wish.

then I repeat what I told her yesterday..she better keep it on HER end of the state!..lol..they are calling for 1-3 overnite here..and another 3-5 tomorrow..that's already more than we had all of last winter!
I moved away from MA and New England to get away from the snow..why is it following me?

 

[Hoodie]

Woohoo!!!

I'm excited - still have Christmas shopping to do but I don't care. 10-15" predicted in our little part of Maryland. That's more than all of last year!

I've lived here for 6 years and I'm still waiting for a "big" storm (I'm from New England). I may finally have it!!

 

[NikitaZee]

wvjules - WHAT!? I'm on the eastern shore and haven't heard anything yet about this weekend's activities. I am like you and would love ALOT of snow!! My DH on the other hand is stressing, he's the manager of a retail store and looking forward to a BIG weekend in sales. But I told him "Honey, if people need to shop for Christmas, they are gonna shop for Christmas, no matter the weather." Granted Wal-mart was packed at lunchtime, people grabbing up the bread and milk...what is it with snow and having to have bread and milk? We just need poptarts, hot chocolate and wine for Mommy and Daddy!!

It seems we're on the business end of this storm too - I've already done the laundry, cleaning, kids baths and picked up food and wine. Ready to settle in with a blazing fire and a movie and just let it snow!

 

[ChrizJen]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want snow! I want snow!

I want to sit by the fire watching Christmas movies while inches and inches of snow fall. I want to drink hot chocolate while inches and inches of snow fall. I want to wrap presents while inches and inches of snow fall. I want to cuddle up with my honey while inches and inches of snow fall.

I am SO EXCITED!

I hope I don't end up with a disappointment now.

Oh how I wish we were getting LOTS of snow! We're supposed to get some overnight and into tomorrow morning, but only a couple inches of accumulation.

I too want to light up the Christmas tree and snuggle with my sweetie and watch old Christmas movies and drink hot chocolate and wrap presents while inches and inches fall...*sigh* I guess I'll be doing all of that while an inch or two falls... Oh well. Some is better than none I suppose.

 

[Ciao Mickey]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want snow! I want snow!

I want to sit by the fire watching Christmas movies while inches and inches of snow fall. I want to drink hot chocolate while inches and inches of snow fall. I want to wrap presents while inches and inches of snow fall. I want to cuddle up with my honey while inches and inches of snow fall.

I am SO EXCITED!

I hope I don't end up with a disappointment now.

Nooooooooooooo snow.

We are suppose to leave for Florida tomorrow. We are driving down from NJ.

You can have some in the a.m. but please make sure the roads are clear by the early afternoon.

 

[ChrizJen]

My husband is coming home tomorrow evening. I could do with a snowed in weekend


But for the record, I am HATING this cold weather. BRRRRRRRRRR I look like a little stay puff marshmallow when outside.

LOL...I know! I keep saying that if it's gonna be this darn cold, we should get some snow to make it all worthwhile!!!

 

[czycropper]

Here in Central NJ we're supposed to get up to 10". Let's see if they're right.

It will make a wonderful blanket for the Live Nativity on Sunday night

I just need to get to my office Christmas Party Dinner and stop by the grocery store on the way home tonight and then it can snow all it wants until Sunday morning

 

[SunFloridaDisney]

I have to get to work tomorrow morning - keep the snow north of me please

 

[smilie]

We're supposed to get 10-20" this weekend. I'm so excited. Now, if it was happening on a weekday I'd be upset. I don't have any time off left. But this Saturday snow is a good deal!

 

[pweyl36]

Iam in Delaware and we are getting "10-"20 inches. Making chix and dumplins tomorrow. bought my ice cream,now we are set.

 

[locolala]

They're saying 10-20 inches here in Baltimore County. Joy. My MIL gets into town tonight and she's bringing her crazy boyfriend. I can't even have a glass of wine to relax! Ugh. At least I know my gramma is going to be ok, my aunt is going to take her dog for the weekend so she doesn't have to walk in the snow.