Mid Atlantic Weather

At least 2400 preliminary cold temperature records, including cold maximums and minimums, were broken or tied at longer-term sites (75+ years of data) from February 12-16. Data will continue to flow in, so we will keep you updated. Explore more here: https://t.co/6uBMN2Qipg — NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) February 18, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/midatlanticwx

Finally, the midsection of the country is thawing out! Here is the 24 hour temperature change across the Lower 48. Many locations are 30+ degrees warmer than this time yesterday. The arctic airmass has moved east, moderating but bringing chilly conditions to the Northeast. pic.twitter.com/G4Vbxi0h2b — NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) February 21, 2021 from…

Read More “RT @NWSWPC: Finally, the midsection of the country is thawing out! Here is the 24 hour temperature change across the Lower 48. Many locations are 30+ degrees warmer than this time yesterday. The arctic airmass has moved east, moderating but bringing chilly conditions to the Northeast. https://t.co/G4Vbxi0h2b” »

Over the past week, over 3,000 temperature records have been broken from the major arctic blast with 75 all-time cold records broken. Unfortunately, this has resulted in at least 69 deaths across the country. #USwx #cold #arcticblast #polarvortex #TXwx pic.twitter.com/Eq4k6zPYGx — Beth Carpenter | TDS Weather (@B_Carp01) February 20, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/midatlanticwx

Reports of freezing drizzle and icy conditions on I-81 in eastern WV and western MD have prompted the issuance of Winter Weather Advisories again for those areas. However, freezing drizzle is expected to change to snow soon in those areas. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/JO9fkRxyNE — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) February 19, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/midatlanticwx

Well, that escalated "quickly"… pic.twitter.com/viha44ljTK — NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) February 18, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/midatlanticwx

It’s magical out there! A completely frozen up Glory Hole Waterfall… from in the Ozarks of Arkansas. #arwx pic.twitter.com/ym11MxdkQ5 — Brian Emfinger (@brianemfinger) February 18, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/midatlanticwx

11 am Thursday snow and ice accumulation reports. Highest snowfall totals by state so far:PA – Malnern 9"NJ – Hamilton Twp 7.9"MD – Manchester 6.5"WV – Rig 6.5"KY – Broadhead 6"VA – Winchester 5.8"OH – Lake Vesuvius 3.3"NY – Flatbush 2"DE – Hockessin 1.5" pic.twitter.com/fI8Qy8qEMG — NWS Eastern Region (@NWSEastern) February 18, 2021 from Twitter…

Read More “RT @NWSEastern: 11 am Thursday snow and ice accumulation reports. Highest snowfall totals by state so far: PA – Malnern 9″ NJ – Hamilton Twp 7.9″ MD – Manchester 6.5″ WV – Rig 6.5″ KY – Broadhead 6″ VA – Winchester 5.8″ OH – Lake Vesuvius 3.3″ NY – Flatbush 2″ DE – Hockessin 1.5″ https://t.co/fI8Qy8qEMG” »

A sudden stratospheric warming event earlier this winter helped lead to the frigid weather and winter storms gripping many U.S. states right now. Research suggests science could one day better predict the extreme weather that results from these events. https://t.co/llkeGfiuu4 pic.twitter.com/8sQPv8aev0 — NOAA Research (@NOAAResearch) February 18, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/midatlanticwx

NWS DC/Baltimore has issued more winter storm watches this year to date than any back to at least the mid-2000s. Winter storm warnings trail 2010.. slightly. pic.twitter.com/FLcpxYVTL6 — Ian Livingston (@islivingston) February 18, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/midatlanticwx

8:48am CST #SPC_MD 0118 , #mawx #riwx #ctwx #nywx #njwx #pawx #dewx #mdwx, https://t.co/AwqL380W3W pic.twitter.com/Km0hYvZVme — NWS Storm Prediction Center (@NWSSPC) February 18, 2021 from Twitter https://twitter.com/midatlanticwx