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Monday, May 13, 2013

Temperatures Rising in Ellicott City this Week

Here's a look at the week's forecast courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Temperatures will start out chilly this week, according to the National Weather Service, but a steady increase in temperatures will mean near-summer weather by the end of the week.  Temperatures will reach the high-50s Monday. Expect cloudy skies and sprinkles later in the afternoon. Monday night we’ll see more sprinkles and chilly temperatures in the high-30s.  Sunshine is in Tuesday’s forecast, and high temperatures in the mid-60s. Skies will become partly cloudy Tuesday night, and temperatures will drop to the high-40s. Expect highs in the low-70s Wednesday under partly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers during the day. There is a 30 percent chance of showers Wednesday night, otherwise, expect cloudy skies and temperatures in …

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Record-Setting Heat in Ellicott City Today?

Temperatures are expected to approach 90 degrees.

What happened to spring?  The National Weather Service is forecasting a high temperature of 88 degrees today and, according to the forecast discussion, it will really be closer to 90 in the Baltimore-Washington Metro area. If we do hit 90 degrees, the we'll set a new record. The hottest April 10 on record is 89 degrees in 1922, according to NWS. Along with the heat, in a hazardous weather outlook for Howard County, NWS warns of possible isolated thunderstorms in the area this afternoon and evening. The thunderstorms could bring fast winds and large hail, according to NWS, so be careful. Spring may return later this week as a "cold front" brings temperatures back down to the mid-60s.

Monday, April 8, 2013

Highs in the 60s, 70s, 80s in Ellicott City This Week

Here's the week's forecast courtesy of the National Weather Service.

If you put away your sweaters in a fit of spring-cleaning, you may want to dig one out, the National Weather Service is forecasting a nearly 30-degree spread between high temperatures this week. An umbrella, however, will be helpful all week long. Expect patchy fog Monday before 10 a.m., then there’s a 30 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Temperatures should reach the low-70s during the day, and drop to the high-50s at night. More fog is in Tuesday’s forecast before 9 a.m. After that, expect partly sunny skies with temperatures in the high-70s. There’s a 20 percent chance of rain Tuesday night, when temperatures drop to about 60 degrees. Temperatures are expected to hit the low-80s Wednesday, under partly sunny skies. Wednesday …

Friday, March 22, 2013

Sun, Rain, Maybe Snow in Ellicott City this Weekend

Here's a look at the weekend's forecast, courtesy of the National Weather Service.

There’s a little bit of everything in this weekend’s forecast – a hint of spring, a touch of winter, sun, rain and even snow, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Skies should remains sunny today and temperatures will reach the mid-40s today, dropping to the high-20s at night.  Saturday looks mostly sunny with temperatures reaching the mid-50s, dropping to about 30 degrees at night.  There’s a 50 percent chance of rain Sunday afternoon, after 3 p.m. Otherwise skies should be mostly cloudy with temperatures in the mid 40s. That rain may turn to snow at night when temperatures drop to the low-30s. The snow is expected to continue into Monday morning, before 9 a.m., then turn to rain as temperatures reach the low-40s, dropping to …

Friday, February 1, 2013

After Floods, Snow in Ellicott City?

Here's a look at the weekend forecast courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Floods, spring-like temperatures, high winds, snow – just a typical few days worth of Maryland weather, it seems.  After heavy rains Thursday that led to flooding across Howard County, the National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting light snow Thursday night and Friday. There’s a 60 percent chance of snow Friday, mostly before 9 a.m. Skies should become mostly sunny after that and temperatures will hit the low-30s. NWS is calling for a ‘blustery’ day, with winds as fast as 40 mph. Friday night, temperatures will drop to the low 20s. Clouds will return Saturday, with temperatures in the mid-30s and calmer winds. Saturday night there is another chance of snow – 40 percent – and temperatures will drop to the mid-20s. Sunday will bring a …

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Extreme Cold, Probable Snow in Ellicott City this Week

The National Weather Service again shows snow in the forecast.

Here we go again.  The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook, warning of extreme cold temperatures and, yes, snow. According to NWS, a wind chill advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday. Wind chill advisories are serious business – they are issued only when wind chills could be “life threatening if action is not taken.” Without the wind chill, temperatures are expected to feel about 17 degrees tonight. With the wind chill factored in, it will feel more like 5 degrees at times.  Then there’s the snow. There is a 70 percent chance of flurries Wednesday night into Thursday morning, according to NWS. The snow should taper off Thursday during the day, when temperatures reach about 26 degrees. They'll drop to the …

Monday, January 7, 2013

Week Ahead in Weather: Winter, Mildly

This is the week's forecast thanks to the National Weather Service.

Winter? What winter? According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will reach the mid-50s this week, with sunny skies until the end of the week. Monday should be sunny with temperatures reaching the low 40s, dropping to the mid-20s at night. On Tuesday, expect more sunny skies and temperatures reaching close to 50 degrees and dropping to the high 20s at night. Wednesday, temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-50s with sunny skies. Temperatures drop to the low 30s. Thursday, temperatures will hit about 50 degrees during the day. Things may take a turn on Thursday night, however, when there’s a 30 percent chance of rain, according to NWS. Temperatures will drop to the high-30s degrees.  There’s a 30 percent chance of rain …

Monday, January 2, 2012

Happy New Year: Ellicott City Today

Head into the day a little more informed.

It's going to be a bit chillier today than yesterday. Temperatures should reach about 41 degrees and we'll have partly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. It will also be breezy with winds as fast as 20 mph. Temperatures will drop about 20 degrees tonight to the low 20s. Many county offices are still closed today -- they'll reopen tomorrow. Click here for a complete schedule.  Looking back at the most-read articles of 2011, it's obvious one topic captured the attention of readers in and beyond Ellicott City. What do you think it was? Today is the last day to take advantage of free parking on Main Street. -- And ... On this day in 1920, Isaac Asimov was born. The science fiction and non-fiction author, chemist and …

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