CAPE Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Low of 31 this morning- colder than forecast by 4 degrees. I didn't cover my tender plants! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 20 minutes ago, C.A.P.E. said: Low of 31 this morning- colder than forecast by 4 degrees. I didn't cover my tender plants! How do they look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 1 minute ago, nw baltimore wx said: How do they look? They seem ok. I guess most plants can survive a few hours with temps around freezing. Didn't notice much frost other than on the car, so maybe there was just enough of a breeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlizzardNole Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Wow it got down to 28 at Gaithersburg airport; still some frost in the shade here. I am hoping for a warm pattern to set in as my tropical milkweeds need a couple of weeks outside before they can go into the ground. Being a garden hobbyist, I am so glad they didn't shut down our garden centers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 8 minutes ago, C.A.P.E. said: They seem ok. I guess most plants can survive a few hours with temps around freezing. Didn't notice much frost other than on the car, so maybe there was just enough of a breeze. My stuff is usually okay if it’s near a structure or trees, and the ones out in the open are those that get it the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Just now, nw baltimore wx said: My stuff is usually okay if it’s near a structure or trees, and the ones out in the open are those that get it the worst. Yeah and I think the trees completely surrounding the house/yard help too. With the increasing sun angle/longer days they probably absorb, then radiate some heat during the night. If I had walked down to the end of my driveway, the wide open farm fields across from me were probably frost covered, and the temp was probably a degree or 2 colder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Low of 38 in Arlington. Nice day on tap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristowWx Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Bottomed out at 31. Not bad. This April has been pretty good so far. Love the cold and wind 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Pretty perfect day. 62. Trying to get outdoor work done before the clouds roll in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER53 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Right pattern wrong time. Chasing weather always but there’s a 2 month storm track that will work at the right time. It happens every 5-8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlizzardNole Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I'd love to see a snowy winter followed by a very warm April, average May and a cooler than average June one of these times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frd Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 A +PNA..... will wonders never cease. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Getting some light showers on the NW edge of the precip shield from the southern storm. Other than the GFS, pretty much all guidance had any precip staying SE of here. Raw day. Temp is 52. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 This pattern sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonjon Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 GFS hinting at a pretty nice upslope snow in the mountains Sunday/Monday. Does EURO support this as well? I can't tell by the maps I look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristowWx Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 This pattern would have been snow money in Feb. kills me to have it now. Seriously I just died...ok I’m back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Late week system looks juicy. Current guidance suggesting a soaking rain for much of the region. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristowWx Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 17 minutes ago, C.A.P.E. said: Late week system looks juicy. Current guidance suggesting a soaking rain for much of the region. Yep. And then next week has that lingering upper level low chilly drizzle look. At least on the GFS. Might be the time to put down more seed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristowWx Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 CPC is BN next 2 weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 27 minutes ago, BristowWx said: CPC is BN next 2 weeks. Hopefully that's wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlizzardNole Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 After two very warm Mays (IAD with +5.0 in 2019 and +6.4 in 2018), I hope we are not due for a cold dreary one. We just knew back in Jan and Feb that we'd get a perfect winter pattern....in mid to late spring. Glad to see the sun coming out here now. Need to enjoy it with all the rain coming up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George BM Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1140 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020 DCZ001-MDZ011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-VAZ052>057-212345- /O.EXA.KLWX.FZ.W.0005.200422T0600Z-200422T1200Z/ District of Columbia-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges- Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert- Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard- Southeast Harford-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax- Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania- King George- Including the cities of Washington, Baltimore, Bowie, Suitland-Silver Hill, Clinton, College Park, Greenbelt, Laurel, Camp Springs, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Severn, South Gate, Severna Park, Arnold, Odenton, St. Charles, Waldorf, Lexington Park, California, Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach, Lusby, Prince Frederick, Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Columbia, Ellicott City, Aberdeen, Dale City, Manassas, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Falmouth, Fredericksburg, and Dahlgren 1140 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures near 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of The District of Columbia, central, northern and southern Maryland and central and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing. && $$ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.J Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Just had some decent gusts blow into my backyard. Looked at radar and see why. Just to my North by about 3 miles there are some decent cells. And got the inflow off of a cell that went up lightning fast 1 mile to my East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino16 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 It’s gotten gustier in richmond, but that’s about it. The clouds have arrived, but I don’t expect anything but a brief shower if that. It looks as if they will go to my north and south. Then, more waiting for the next interesting event... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Does @C.A.P.E. have another freeze warning for tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 22 minutes ago, yoda said: Does @C.A.P.E. have another freeze warning for tonight? I hope not lol. Tired of covering the damn plants. I think I'm safe here tonight with the wind. Probably mid 30s and no chance of frost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, C.A.P.E. said: I hope not lol. Tired of covering the damn plants. I think I'm safe here tonight with the wind. Probably mid 30s and no chance of frost. NWS Mount Holly says naso fast lol URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 334 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020 DEZ002-003-MDZ012-015-019-020-221000- /O.EXA.KPHI.FZ.W.0004.200422T0600Z-200422T1200Z/ Kent-Inland Sussex-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline- Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, and Denton 334 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as the upper 20s and lower 30s are expected. * WHERE...Northeast Maryland. Central and southern Delaware. * WHEN...From 2:00 AM until 8:00 AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Freezing conditions could kill sensitive plants. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Just now, yoda said: KPHL says naso fast URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 334 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020 DEZ002-003-MDZ012-015-019-020-221000- /O.EXA.KPHI.FZ.W.0004.200422T0600Z-200422T1200Z/ Kent-Inland Sussex-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline- Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, and Denton 334 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2020 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as the upper 20s and lower 30s are expected. * WHERE...Northeast Maryland. Central and southern Delaware. * WHEN...From 2:00 AM until 8:00 AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Freezing conditions could kill sensitive plants. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. I know there is a warning, I just doubt it it will verify here. I probably shouldn't, given the bust low a few nights ago, but the wind *should* prevent temps from going subfreezing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxdude64 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 In and out of gusty showers since 9 am here, just like a winter pattern with flurries in Jan or Feb. Already had a 44 mph gust at 2:03 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 1 minute ago, C.A.P.E. said: I know there is a warning, I just doubt it it will verify here. I probably shouldn't, given the bust low a few nights ago, but the wind *should* prevent temps from going subfreezing. Understood... LWX in their afternoon AFD seems to think that the winds will die down some tonight... but forecast lows are at freezing anyway... so its probably why our freeze warning is from 2am to 8am Behind the front, a gusty NW wind will continue tonight, with clear skies. The wind should prevent frost from forming, but guidance is showing overnight lows at or below freezing for much of the CWA anyway which warrants an expansion of the Freeze Warning tonight for the entire CWA. Officially, the growing season begins tonight in the highest terrain in our westernmost zones, so this is why you are seeing the Freeze Warning that far west, as temps are forecast to get as low as the upper teens tonight in the higher terrain above 2000 feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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