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Friday, April 6, 2007

ANOTHER LUCKY 7

4-7-07 Snow

For those of you in the southern I-95 corridor from Philly to DC, this has turned out to be the third time in a row you saw snow exactly on the 7th of the month. Think back...February 7, then March 7, now April 7. Interestingly enough, in all three cases most Baltimore Metro schools were closed all three times. As Linda from Bucks County, PA said, "It's the winter that didn't want to start and now doesn't want to end." Anyone for a"White" Arbor Day? (Friday, April 27)

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The first of several beautiful spring "Onion snow" pictures submitted by Mr. TQ, a frequent contributor to our discussion community, who operates a high quality snowfall forecast contest site. If you're not familiar with onion snow, it's origins are from Pennsylvania, and likely with farmers, for the definition is "A light snow in late spring, after onions have been planted." according to answers.com. Funny that I would mention a White Arbor Day, and then I receive a nice picture of a deciduous tree with leaves covered in snow!
Easter Saturday Snow
Previous post from yesterday afternoon/evening

Easter Weekend Snowstorm

Accuweather's current call for the early Easter snow event along the Mid-Atlantic. Looks like some bunny ears are going to be frosty AND white...but not because the fur is. Question is... will model trends of the past 24 hours continue, resulting in the DC-Baltimore areas receiving a blanket of white on your newly planted annuals and perennials that I told you several weeks ago not to plant. Given the ever-s0-slight backing off of the North Atlantic Oscillation to near neutral, I'd say there's an outside chance the snow trends a tad bit more north and west. Since this event is occuring in the overnight hours, and the ground has chilled considerably since Wednesday, you might awaken on Saturday to a springlike winter wonderland of snow on the cherry and pear tree blossoms! If that happens here, I'll be sure to post a picture of it. If you catch a good image of spring snow at your house, please consider sending me a copy for posting here: rdfoot@comcast.net. Also, a reminder to our frequent observers, if you begin to experience greater-than-expected frozen precipitation... post your observations in the comments. Thanks everyone and Happy Easter!