Sunday, March 24, 2013
The National Weather Service says the worst weather conditions are expected late tonight through Monday morning.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory until 6 p.m. Monday. The advisory, issued for Carroll County and Frederick County in Maryland and some areas of Virginia warns of two to four inches of snow, starting this evening and continuing through the day tomorrow. According to the advisory, "The heaviest snow is expected by the predawn hours Monday morning." Additionally, motorists should take caution as "roads will become snow-covered and slippery, especially across elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses," according to NWS. The worst conditions are expected late tonight through Monday morning, the NWS reports. Temperatures will be in the upper-30s to middle-40s this evening, falling into the lower …
Friday, March 22, 2013
Here's a look at the weekend's forecast, courtesy of the National Weather Service.
There’s a little bit of everything in this weekend’s forecast – a hint of spring, a touch of winter, sun, rain and even snow, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Skies should remains sunny today and temperatures will reach the low-40s today, dropping to the mid-20s at night. Saturday looks mostly sunny with temperatures reaching the high-40s, dropping to the high-20s at night. There’s a 50 percent chance of rain Sunday afternoon after 3 p.m. Otherwise skies should be mostly cloudy with temperatures in the low-40s. That rain may turn to snow at night when temperatures drop to the low-30s. There is a 70 percent chance of a rain/snow precipitation mix through the day Monday. Are you up for more snow or do you want spring to …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Cancellations and delays due to the March 6 snow storm.
Here is a list of closings for Wednesday, March 6. Have other closings to announce? Add them to the article by listing them in the comments section.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Here's a look at the week ahead in weather courtesy of the National Weather Service.
The bad news: expect a dreary week ahead with blustery winds, rain, sleet and snow, and not too much sun. The good news: we’ll get that out of the way in time, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), to have a good-looking weekend. We should see sunny skies Monday, but it will be a blustery day, with northwest winds gusting as fast as 30 mph. Temperatures will reach about 40 degrees, dropping to the mid-20s at night. Clouds will increase Tuesday, when we’ll see a high temperature in the mid-40s, dropping to the low-30s at night. There’s a 60 percent chance of rain and snow Tuesday night, turning mostly to snow after 1 a.m. There’s an 80 percent chance of snow Wednesday, with temperatures in the mid-30s during the day. …
Friday, February 22, 2013
The National Weather Service reports that Carroll County could see sleet and snow after 1 p.m.
You shouldn't be surprised to hear that we are expecting wintry weather as it seems that wintry weather on Friday has been a recurring theme in 2013. The National Weather Service predicts that there is a 60 percent chance of snow and sleet between noon and 3 p.m. with little or no ice or snow accumulation expected. Friday night freezing rain is likely before 3 a.m., then a chance of snow, freezing rain and sleet according to NWS. There is a 70 percent chance of precipitation and little to accumulation is expected. On Saturday, expect snow, freezing rain and sleet before 9 a.m., then rain. The high will be near 40 according to NWS.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Here's a look at the week ahead in weather courtesy of the National Weather Service.
It’s not New England, but we may see some snowflakes this week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), as well as rain. The rain will begin Monday, falling mostly before noon and will be accompanied by heavy fog. Temperatures should reach the high-40s, dropping to the mid-30s at night. Skies should be sunny and breezy on Tuesday, with a high temperature in the mid-40s, dropping to the high-20s over night. There’s a 40 percent chance of snow Wednesday morning and afternoon, turning to rain later in the day. Temperatures will reach the low-40s. There’s a 50 percent chance that rain will continue into the evening, possibly turning to snow later; temperatures will drop to the low-30s over night. Thursday is forecast to bring partly …
Monday, February 4, 2013
Here's a look at the National Weather Service's forecast for the week.
We may see more snow this week – beginning today – according to the National Weather Service (NWS), but temperatures should pick up as the week goes on and we’ll be close to “spring-like” weather by the end of the week. There is a chance of snow showers today mostly after 2 p.m. until very early Tuesday morning. Otherwise, skies will stay cloudy and temperatures will peak in the high-20s, dropping to the low-20s over night. Skies should stay cloudy tomorrow, with temperatures in the mid-30s. Tuesday night, there’s a chance of more snow showers and temperatures will drop, slightly, to the mid-20s. The sun returns Wednesday, and temperatures will hit the low-40s, dropping to the low-20s at night. Thursday, again, mostly sunny with …
Friday, January 25, 2013
Officials are warning that the storm Friday afternoon could cause complications.
This story was updated at 11:20 a.m. Friday Weather, highway and school officials are preparing for a fast-moving storm Friday afternoon that has already resulted in early dismissal times at Howard County and Carroll County Schools and could make for a potentially difficult commute. Howard County Public Schools will close 1.5 hours early Friday in anticipation of the storm and Carroll County schools will close two hours early. Baltimore, Anne Arundel and Montgomery schools are also among those that have announced earlier on Friday that they will close schools early Friday. A Hazardous Weather Outlook and Winter Weather Advisory have been issued by the National Weather Service Friday, and both include Howard and Carroll counties. The winter…
Thursday, January 24, 2013
A dusting of snow hit Carroll County overnight.
Carroll County Public Schools will open two hours late today, Thursday, Jan. 24 due to inclement weather. Parents of current students were notified via phone and email. For more information about schools, visit www.carrollk12.org.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Carroll County is awaiting its first significant snowfall of 2013.
Carroll County residents could be in for their first big snowfall of 2013 this weekend. Forecasts vary, but a storm projected to reach the Baltimore metro area on Friday could dump a few inches of powder just in time for the weekend. Weather.com forecasts about 1-to-3 inches of snow for the area, depending upon the forecast models. Weather.gov forecasts a 60 percent chance of snow on Friday with a 40 percent chance of accumulation Friday night. The projected high for Friday is 26 degrees, with a low of 17 degrees. There's also a 70 percent chance of snow Wednesday night into Thursday morning, according to Weather.gov. A weather outlook from the National Weather Service states "a clipper system may produce light snowfall accumulations" …
Kym Byrnes
1:17 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
The Finksburg Corridor Plan Work Session scheduled for tonight at the Finksburg Library has been postponed due to inclement weather. The meeting has been rescheduled for April 3 at 6 p.m. in the large meeting room of the Finksburg Library, 2265 Old Westminster Pike. more ›