This year is showing signs of being markedly different. La Niña is the cooling of the waters in the equatorial Pacific, which leads to an altered jet stream pattern around the globe. The main influence from last year was a La Niña pattern (ENSO positive), which led to unseasonably warm weather, especially for the latter portion of winter. Baltimore typically sees an average of about 20 inches of snow per year. 0.2 inches of snow were recorded on February 1 at BWI, which was the only measurable snow for the entire season. In fact, it was Baltimore's least snowy winter on record. Last year's winter was dominated by above-average temperatures and snowfall that was well below average. At the same time, a moisture source needs to transport the moisture into our area to bring the chance for snow. To get the cold air, the jet stream needs to be configured in a way that brings the cold air southward.

Both need to be present at the same time to create the potential for wintry weather. There are two main things needed to get wintry weather: cold enough air and a moisture source. With this year's winter showing signs of being markedly different from the last, WJZ First Alert Meteorologists Derek Beasley, Steve Sosna, Meg McNamara, and Tim Williams are predicting how much snow we can expect this winter, the temperatures we might see, and the variety of severe weather that could impact the region. Compared to last year, which saw record-low snowfall amounts for the entire winter in Baltimore, this year hints at a better chance for some accumulating snow. Will it snow in Maryland this year? WJZ meteorologists predict this winter's weather 05:24īALTIMORE - With another winter season fast approaching, many of you are likely wondering about our chances for snow this season.

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