12/31-1/1 Possible Snow Showers/Squalls to Start 2026

[GreyHat]

We (North Felton DE) actually got a light dusting this morning,  which was not expected. 

[paulythegun]

14 hours ago, jayyy said:

SWS issued by NWS. 30% chance

Please remember to move your cars

[yoda]

For tonight into early tomorrow (outside the WSW/WWA areas) afternoon disco from LWX 

Most hi-res guidance continues to hint at the potential for snow
showers or squalls with some impacts north of I-66/US-50.
Greatest potential in true snow squall warning criteria (winds >
25 mph, VSBY < 1/4 mile, and road temps below freezing) are
favored in the Cumberland to Frederick, MD area. Will continue
to monitor. Further south, a dry boundary layer is in place that
gets drier overnight with FROPA. This is partially observed in
the difference between the composite reflectivity in hi-res
model guidance and the 1km AGL reflectivity. SFC Td depressions
in most hi-res guidance >10F pre-frontal, and in the 15-20F
range with FROPA. What this is getting at is it likely snows
east of the mountains, but may not be true snow squall criteria.
The confidence for accumulation east of the mountains still
remains in question.

[nj2va]

3 hours ago, snowfan said:

Should be a decent cycle for the spine. And good timing in relation to the holiday for the ski areas.

 

8-12”, gimme gimme.
SN- and freezing drizzle here — got a glaze of ice. 

[IronTy]

I can't believe I missed it by a couple days.  There better still be some snow at the end of January.   

[DDweatherman]

53 minutes ago, nj2va said:

8-12”, gimme gimme.
SN- and freezing drizzle here — got a glaze of ice. 

I'm jealous. Part of me wanted to head out there for this, especially with the wife and kids out of town. I'm riding solo for a few days. 

[clskinsfan]

1 hour ago, nj2va said:

8-12”, gimme gimme.
SN- and freezing drizzle here — got a glaze of ice. 

Snowshoe gonna get pummeled. I really need to start chasing soon if nothing happens. 

[Eskimo Joe]

Latest HRRR is rather emphatic for a decent snow squall tomorrow regionwide.

[nj2va]

Snow has started 

[wxdude64]

Currently 34.8/21.4 at 7 pm after a 35.5 high. Not expecting much here, but getting the ground white is the goal, anything measurable is a win.

[clskinsfan]

31.3/18 If anything can make it down to the ground here it will be beautiful. 

Always amazed at the lack of radar while Snowshoe gets bashed:

https://www.snowshoemtn.com/media-room/skidder-slope-live-cam

[nj2va]

Winds really picking up with gusts in the mid 30s and it’s dumping. Can’t ask for a better birthday treat!

[wxmeddler]

30 minutes ago, nj2va said:

Winds really picking up with gusts in the mid 30s and it’s dumping. Can’t ask for a better birthday treat!

Sugar grain snow? Doesn't look like dendrites.

[wxdude64]

31 minutes ago, nj2va said:

Winds really picking up with gusts in the mid 30s and it’s dumping. Can’t ask for a better birthday treat!

Happy Birthday!

[clskinsfan]

West Virginia is the place to retire in the winter if you like snow and want to stay in the general Mid Atlantic area man. I am seriously tossing around the idea of relocating. My place in VA used to get abused in the winter. Now the only thing getting abused is my winter weather weenie sanity. 

[ravensrule]

32 minutes ago, nj2va said:

Winds really picking up with gusts in the mid 30s and it’s dumping. Can’t ask for a better birthday treat!

I'm not going to lie, I'm pretty jealous. Happy Birthday. Many more happy, healthy ones. 

[clskinsfan]

34 minutes ago, nj2va said:

Winds really picking up with gusts in the mid 30s and it’s dumping. Can’t ask for a better birthday treat!

Happy Birthday brother!!!

[wxmeddler]

4 minutes ago, clskinsfan said:

West Virginia is the place to retire in the winter if you like snow and want to stay in the general Mid Atlantic area man. I am seriously tossing around the idea of relocating. My place in VA used to get abused in the winter. Now the only thing getting abused is my winter weather weenie sanity. 

Up-slope with diving mid-continent polar air masses are putting in the work. Pick the highest latitude / altitude combo. 

[nj2va]

14 minutes ago, wxmeddler said:

Sugar grain snow? Doesn't look like dendrites.

Mixture of everything and hard to capture on camera with the wind. It’s been about 50-50 dendrites and smaller flakes on average. 
 

Absolutely ripping 

[clskinsfan]

Just PUMMELLED

https://www.snowshoemtn.com/media-room/skidder-slope-live-cam

[nj2va]

Just now, clskinsfan said:

Just PUMMELLED

https://www.snowshoemtn.com/media-room/skidder-slope-live-cam

Yeah, that doesn’t even do it justice. It’s puking snow

[nj2va]

Adding a quick video from a few minutes ago.  
 

Now about 75/25 dendrites

 

 

[CAPE]

1 hour ago, nj2va said:

Winds really picking up with gusts in the mid 30s and it’s dumping. Can’t ask for a better birthday treat!

HB and HNY!

Great way to celebrate both, along with some drinkies.

[Maestrobjwa]

1 hour ago, nj2va said:

Winds really picking up with gusts in the mid 30s and it’s dumping. Can’t ask for a better birthday treat!

Happy Birthday and Happy New Year to ya! Great snow real estate ya got there--that is awesome!!!

[wxdude64]

2 hours ago, clskinsfan said:

31.3/18 If anything can make it down to the ground here it will be beautiful. 

Always amazed at the lack of radar while Snowshoe gets bashed:

https://www.snowshoemtn.com/media-room/skidder-slope-live-cam

The radar hole of Hades. Blacksburg's doesn't quite reach there, Charleston's does but only after zooming over the Yew mountains, and Sterling's has too many ridges to cross too. I THINK Pittsburgh's gets there too, again not well though. 

[nw baltimore wx]

Happy Birthday, @nj2va! Enjoy the snow!

[87storms]

Meanwhile it’s raining here in Vegas lol. Actually a decent consistent steady light rain in progress. I return to the east side next week…I might be ready for a blizzard by then.