WEATHER BEAT: Second Half of Winter Features More Chances for Snow

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So far, this winter has shaped up to be much colder and snowier than past winters, but how much cold and snow can we expect for the second half of the season?

Come late Wednesday into early Thursday, I am expecting rain to change over to all snow as temperatures begin to drop Wednesday evening. Up to an inch of snow accumulation is possible by Thursday morning. There is also a system later this week that we are watching, but the models are still in disagreement. The placement of the low could determine if we get several inches of snow or nothing at all.We will have an update on this potential storm as we get closer to the event.

After we get through this week, our next chance for winter weather will occur around January 25. My prediction for snow accumulation through January 31 is 3-6 inches. With that said, we can still expect some rain and a few more of those wintry mix scenarios that are all too common for Northern Virginia. Temperatures for the remainder of January will be at or slightly below average.

As we get into February, which is statistically the snowiest month of the year, things turn colder once again. There are also a few additional chances for snow in February. Some models are even indicating a fairly substantial snow could fall in mid to late February. My prediction for snow accumulation from February 1 through 28 is 5-10 inches.

Typically, in our region, most of our snow falls in December, January, and February, but as you may recall from last year, you should never underestimate March. I am not expecting a lot of snow in March, but I cannot rule out as much as 2 inches of snow in the first half of the month. Spring officially begins March 20.

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