Brace for a wild winter in Washington, but it's no thrill for snow lovers.
Were projecting big swings in temperature but below-average snowfall for the fifth time in the past six winters.
After our second-warmest October on record, the first week of November delivered a chill, offering a taste of the inevitable.
Winter officially starts in just three weeks (using the Dec. 1 meteorological definition), and its time for our annual seasonal outlook.
Were forecasting a volatile winter with big temperature swings. The mercury will be prone to both springlike spikes and bone-chilling plunges. But overall, temperatures should work out close to average.
Snow lovers are unlikely to be pleased as were projecting below-average amounts for the fifth time in the past six winters. We do, however, think well top last winters snow totals a mere 6 to 10 inches across the metro area.
Although the snow may not amount to much, there should be plenty of storms to track. We predict well have several accumulating snow events in the immediate area over the course of the winter, with a couple more in our colder suburbs. This doesnt include dustings or ice events; we are likely to have some of those, too.
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