Accumulation

Unofficial totals are in for yesterday's snowfall, and there aren't any for Greater Baltimore. Maryland did see some measurable snow -- weather spotters and media counted an inch in St.  Mary's County and 0.7 inches in Frostburg, according to the National Weather Service. Eheart and Barboursville in rural Virginia, just north of Charlottesville, posted 9 inches and 10 inches, respectively, the storm's highest totals in the area covered by the National Weather Service's Sterling, Va., office.

It's a wet, snowy day in Western Maryland. The storm may not dump as much snow in Maryland as expected, or as much as has already fallen a bit further north, though. Traffic cameras show slick roadways and white on everything else. Forecasters are calling for 2-4 inches in Allegany and Garrett Counties, according to the National Weather Service. Two inches were reported in Frostburg as of 7 a.m., according to a weather spotter report to the National Weather Service.

A chance of rain and snow is forecast for the Baltimore metropolitan area Saturday night, but snow was already falling in some parts of the area by late afternoon, according to the U.S. Weather Service in Sterling, Va. Harford and Baltimore counties, as well as areas in the western areas of the state such as Allegany County, were seeing rain turn to snow by 3:15 p.m., according to meteorologist Carrie Suffern. But the accumulation was not expected to amount to more than a half an inch overnight, because the low temperature for the metro area was forecast to be 35 degrees.

Unofficial totals are in for yesterday's snowfall, and there aren't any for Greater Baltimore. Maryland did see some measurable snow -- weather spotters and media counted an inch in St.  Mary's County and 0.7 inches in Frostburg, according to the National Weather Service. Eheart and Barboursville in rural Virginia, just north of Charlottesville, posted 9 inches and 10 inches, respectively, the storm's highest totals in the area covered by the National Weather Service's Sterling, Va., office.

While Baltimore might see some snow on Sunday, the Saturday night forecast from the National Weather Service is calling for the area to be spared significant accumulation. According to the weather service, the area could see light snow after 1 p.m. as a winter storm system moves through, but the heaviest snowfall will be concentrated southwest of Washington. The chance of precipitation in Baltimore is 40 percent during the day Sunday, declining to 30 percent in the evening.

Scattered snow flurries will fall in the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan regions Saturday evening, according to a National Weather Service forecast from 7 p.m. Some residents in Baltimore County reported seeing flurries early in the evening. No accumulation is expected. Temperatures will drop to around freezing by 10 p.m. and there will be northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph, the forecast said. A small watercraft advisory is in effect through Saturday night for the Chesapeake Bay south of Pooles Island, which is due east of downtown Baltimore.

Western Maryland residents may see snow overnight, as forecasters are calling for a possibility of snow mixed with rain. The National Weather Service forecast is calling for a possibility of snow in higher elevations in Garrett County. Temperatures were hovering just above freezing. Although the chance of precipitation was 100 percent, little to no accumulation of snow was expected. Andrea.siegel@baltsun.com Text NEWS to 70701 to get Baltimore Sun local news text alerts

Though occasional flurries fell in Baltimore throughout the afternoon and evening, the city was spared the predicted snow accumulation that brought out the salt trucks and sent people home early from work and school. What happened to the winter weather forecast for Wednesday? "There was a larger mass of warm air invecting inland than expected," said National Weather Service meteorologist Matthew Kramar, who is stationed in Sterling, Va. That warm air coming off the ocean pushed the rain-snow line farther west, leaving Baltimore with a wintry mix that was mostly rain, he said.

About an inch of snow fell in St. Mary's County yesterday evening, while flurries dusted Central Maryland in a frigid weather pattern that is expected to bring this winter's first accumulation of snow to the metropolitan area by early tomorrow morning. Minor traffic accidents were widespread, particularly in Prince George's County, where a snow emergency plan was in effect yesterday afternoon. Montgomery and St. Mary's counties also went to snow emergency plans and state highway trucks were salting roads.

To Dewey Walston -- scientist and trained, professional meteorologist for the National Weather Service -- Christmas is just another winter's day of sky watching.It might rain.Or shine.Or, to the delight of kids from 1 to 92 -- it might snow for Santa!At 4:45 p.m. yesterday, Walston put out this advisory for the Baltimore area from weather service headquarters in Sterling, Va.: "Dreams of a white Christmas could become reality."Though Walston was more accurately speaking of a white Christmas Eve, by 4: 46 p.m. he was getting "tons of calls" from all manner of media asking for the pertinent information: When?

While Baltimore might see some snow on Sunday, the Saturday night forecast from the National Weather Service is calling for the area to be spared significant accumulation. According to the weather service, the area could see light snow after 1 p.m. as a winter storm system moves through, but the heaviest snowfall will be concentrated southwest of Washington. The chance of precipitation in Baltimore is 40 percent during the day Sunday, declining to 30 percent in the evening.

Though occasional flurries fell in Baltimore throughout the afternoon and evening, the city was spared the predicted snow accumulation that brought out the salt trucks and sent people home early from work and school. What happened to the winter weather forecast for Wednesday? "There was a larger mass of warm air invecting inland than expected," said National Weather Service meteorologist Matthew Kramar, who is stationed in Sterling, Va. That warm air coming off the ocean pushed the rain-snow line farther west, leaving Baltimore with a wintry mix that was mostly rain, he said.

A chance of rain and snow is forecast for the Baltimore metropolitan area Saturday night, but snow was already falling in some parts of the area by late afternoon, according to the U.S. Weather Service in Sterling, Va. Harford and Baltimore counties, as well as areas in the western areas of the state such as Allegany County, were seeing rain turn to snow by 3:15 p.m., according to meteorologist Carrie Suffern. But the accumulation was not expected to amount to more than a half an inch overnight, because the low temperature for the metro area was forecast to be 35 degrees.

A wintry mix is expected this weekend with snow flurries beginning early Saturday, turning into rain, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service said. A high-pressure system is expected to bring cold air into the area, as temperatures dip to a low around 32 degrees Friday night. The system is expected to be followed by a low-pressure system, bringing in higher temperatures and cutting chances for any snow accumulation, said meteorologist Carrie Suffern. Temperatures Saturday are expected to reach the low 40s, bringing "all rain Saturday," she said.

Brief snow showers that fell Tuesday afternoon are creating slick roads in Baltimore and its surrounding counties, according the National Weather Service. Road temperatures at or below freezing in Baltimore County, Harford, Howard and Carroll counties will cause water freeze and cause icy spots, the special weather statement Tuesday evening said. According to the State Highway Administration, Interstate 695 northeast of Baltimore and Interstate 83 north of the beltway are moving slowly because of the snow flurries.

Scattered snow flurries will fall in the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan regions Saturday evening, according to a National Weather Service forecast from 7 p.m. Some residents in Baltimore County reported seeing flurries early in the evening. No accumulation is expected. Temperatures will drop to around freezing by 10 p.m. and there will be northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph, the forecast said. A small watercraft advisory is in effect through Saturday night for the Chesapeake Bay south of Pooles Island, which is due east of downtown Baltimore.

It could be winter's last gasp. Or a wet and sloppy welcome to spring 2006, which arrived just after lunchtime yesterday. Whatever you label it, forecasters said the daylong snow, sleet and freezing rain they're expecting in Baltimore today doesn't look like much to worry about - an inch or two on the grass and little or no accumulation on the streets - barring any surprises. Two to 4 inches are possible from Washington County west, with a possible impact on the morning commute. "It is March, and there's no shock or surprise about this kind of weather through March," said Jackie Hale, a spokeswoman at the National Weather Service's Sterling, Va., forecast office.

A wintry mix is expected this weekend with snow flurries beginning early Saturday, turning into rain, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service said. A high-pressure system is expected to bring cold air into the area, as temperatures dip to a low around 32 degrees Friday night. The system is expected to be followed by a low-pressure system, bringing in higher temperatures and cutting chances for any snow accumulation, said meteorologist Carrie Suffern. Temperatures Saturday are expected to reach the low 40s, bringing "all rain Saturday," she said.

For about 15 seconds last Sunday night, everything seemingly clicked. On the Ravens' first offensive play from scrimmage, running back Ray Rice took a handoff from Joe Flacco, found space on the left side behind tackle Bryant McKinnie and guard Ben Grubbs, and sprinted past the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense for what appeared to be a 76-yard touchdown run. Heinz Field went silent until a yellow flag was spotted near the Ravens' 34-yard line....

Western Maryland residents may see snow overnight, as forecasters are calling for a possibility of snow mixed with rain. The National Weather Service forecast is calling for a possibility of snow in higher elevations in Garrett County. Temperatures were hovering just above freezing. Although the chance of precipitation was 100 percent, little to no accumulation of snow was expected. Andrea.siegel@baltsun.com Text NEWS to 70701 to get Baltimore Sun local news text alerts