Thursday, April 11, 2013
The heat scorched the region Wednesday, but the weather is expected to be cooler over the weekend.
The freakish early spring heat this week does not appear to be expected to continue, with mild, spring-like temperatures expected now and throughout the weekend. On Wednesday, record high temperatures blasted the region, with BWI Airport reaching at least 90 degrees, breaking its record of 89 in 1922, according to the Capital Weather Blog on the Washington Post. Thursday is expected to reach a high near 76 in Howard County, the National Weather Service says, with showers likely at night. There is also a threat of showers and thunderstorms Friday in Howard County with a high near 74. Weekend highs will hit the mid-60s. The news of more seasonal spring temperatures may be a relief to some, especially local schools. Hollifield Station …
Monday, March 25, 2013
Patch has compiled a list of closings and delays due to the March 25 snow.
--- Trash and recycling collections remain Monday despite the snow, according to the Howard County Government Facebook Page. Trucks may arrive later than usual. --- All branches of the Howard County Library System will be closed Monday. --- Howard Community College, including Laurel College Center, will open at noon Monday due to the snow. --- The Columbia Association announced there will be no before and after school care today, although the organization will review late morning and afternoon class and program activities around 10 a.m. --- The Mall in Columbia will open at 10 a.m. as usual, but shoppers are encouraged to call a retailer prior to visiting as individual store hours may vary. --- Howard County public schools are closed …
Monday, March 4, 2013
A snowstorm is heading toward Central Maryland and Howard and Carroll counties, and may hit Tuesday.
Baltimore Gas and Electric is bringing in 500 extra workers to help with any power outages that might occur due to a potential winter storm Tuesday evening and Wednesday, according to a news release Monday afternoon. Wind gusts could get as strong as 50 mph, causing outages and even preventing the company's use of bucket trucks to make repairs right away, the release states. "Snow accumulations are forecasted to reach between six to 15 inches. Coupled with high wind gusts, heavy, wet snow can cover tree limbs, electric delivery equipment and power lines, and cause power outages," wrote BGE officials in a news release. A winter storm watch is in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening, including in Maryland: from Frederick to …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The National Weather Service has issued the following statement.
The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook Thursday for Howard County and much of central and western Maryland warning residents to expect a wintry mix with possible freezing rain Thursday night into Friday morning. NWS is predicting less than a half an inch of sleet and snow accumulation possible overnight as well as a morning fog. Freezing rain is expected to stop by 4 a.m., although rain is likely to continue up until 4 p.m. Friday, according to NWS. However, the winter weather in this area pales in comparison to what is being predicted for the Northeast. Currently, the National Weather Service is predicting about one to two feet of snow to fall between Friday and Saturday for much of Southern New England, …
Monday, January 28, 2013
The Howard County school system released the following announcement Monday morning.
With wintry weather in the forecast, Howard County Public Schools will open late Monday morning. The school week begins with a two-hour delay, officials announced shortly after 5 a.m. Monday. There are also no half-day morning programs. Also, all morning programs, sponsored by the Columbia Association and the Department of Recreation & Parks in Howard County public schools will be delayed two hours. Howard County—and much of Maryland—was under a winter weather advisory from 5 a.m. to noon Monday. A wintry mix was in the forecast, with poor travel conditions likely. Schools in Howard County also opened two hours late Thursday when it snowed and closed early Friday. Related coverage: Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Early Monday Week Ahead …
Sunday, January 27, 2013
The advisory lasts from 5 a.m. until noon in much of Maryland.
Much of Maryland—from the D.C. metro area to the Baltimore suburbs—is under a winter weather advisory Monday morning. The advisory is in effect from 5 a.m. until noon in Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, Howard and Montgomery counties, as well as Baltimore City, the National Weather Service announced Sunday afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 20s by midday, but morning commuters may encounter freezing rain mixed with sleet and possibly snow, according to the advisory. Only a trace of accumulation is expected. Winds from the south will gust to 10 to 15 mph, the advisory said. The precipitation "will cause travel difficulties," the advisory said. Drivers should use caution and "be prepared for slippery roads and limited" …
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
Watch for forecast updates on Patch.
More snow is expected to come to Howard County Friday, according to the National Weather Service. There is a 90 percent chance of snow Friday after 1 p.m., with less than an inch of accumulation. The expected high temperature is 27 degrees. The cold weather is also expected to stick around through the weekend, with high temperatures of around 30 degrees. By Monday, a high of 42 is expected. Snowfalls in Howard County Wednesday night caused a two-hour school delay Thursday and numerous traffic-related calls to the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, officials said on their Facebook page. “The snow seems to be taking a bit of a toll on the call volume - the crashes are coming in,” according to a post on the fire and rescue …
Thursday, January 17, 2013
The National Weather Service says 1-3 inches of snow is possible for Howard County Thursday.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Howard County and much of the DC and Baltimore region, starting at 10 a.m. Thursday. The previously issued Winter Storm Watch for Howard County has been canceled. According to the advisory, 1-3 inches of snow is possible for Howard County. Occasional rain this morning is expected to mix with and then change to snow early this afternoon. Periods of snow are possible in the late afternoon and evening, during the evening rush hour. A winter weather advisory for snow means "that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties," according to the weather service. "Be prepared for snow-covered roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving." Check the "…
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Forecasters aren't sure whether the county will see any significant snow—or just rain.
Howard and Carroll counties -- and much of the region -- could be in for another dose of winter weather this weekend, depending on how an approaching storm shapes up. The National Weather Service warns that a system moving in from the southeast "will likely impact portions of the Mid-Atlantic Saturday and Saturday night." "At this stage, rain or snow is possible depending on the storm track," it adds. The latest forecast for the area calls for a mix of rain and snow starting Saturday morning, then switching over to just rain by early afternoon. Snow may slip back into the picture Saturday evening as temperatures drop again. Though the NWS expects minimal accumulation over the course of the day, AccuWeather puts potential snowfall totals …
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