[CALV-AUXCOMM] Fwd: RE: EM Weather Alert - January 10th Winter Weather

[Shawn Donley]

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> From: "Buckmaster, Kara R." <Kara.Buckmaster at calvertcountymd.gov>
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> Cc: "Gott, Kimberly R." <Kim.Gott at calvertcountymd.gov>, "Pounsberry, Colton J." <Colton.Pounsberry at calvertcountymd.gov>, "O'Donnell, Stacy M." <Stacy.ODonnell at calvertcountymd.gov>, "Hughes, Warren A." <Warren.Hughes at calvertcountymd.gov>, "Dowd, Crystal G." <Crystal.Dowd at calvertcountymd.gov>, "Willis, Julian M." <Julian.Willis at calvertcountymd.gov>, "Turner, Linda M." <Linda.Turner at calvertcountymd.gov>
> Date: 01/10/2025 12:00 PM EST
> Subject: RE: EM Weather Alert - January 10th Winter Weather
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> Good afternoon and happy Friday. Here is the latest update regarding tonight’s winter weather:
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> A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Calvert County and other portions of Southern Maryland. The anticipated snowfall total for Calvert is 2 inches, with the slight potential for the southernmost part of the County (Lusby and below) to see up to 3 inches.
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> Snowfall onset time is predicted between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. and the end time is predicted mid-morning between 7 and 9 a.m. Snowfall rates are expected to be low throughout the duration of the storm, and snowfall consistency is expected to be dry and powdery.
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> There will be a slight increase in daytime temperatures tomorrow through Monday, with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Low temperatures will remain below freezing with wind chill down to 0 degrees well into next week, creating the potential for persistent icy conditions.
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> EM does not anticipate activating the EOC but will continue to monitor. Unless conditions change or another update is requested, this will be the final weather alert for this event.
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> Respectfully,
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> Kara Buckmaster
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> Emergency Management Specialist
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> Division of Emergency Management
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> Calvert County Government
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> Office: 410-535-1600 x2781
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> Mobile: 443-684-4269
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> From: Buckmaster, Kara R.
> Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 6:23 PM
> Cc: Gott, Kimberly R. <Kim.Gott at calvertcountymd.gov>; Pounsberry, Colton J. <Colton.Pounsberry at calvertcountymd.gov>; O'Donnell, Stacy M. <Stacy.ODonnell at calvertcountymd.gov>; Hughes, Warren A. <Warren.Hughes at calvertcountymd.gov>; Dowd, Crystal G. <Crystal.Dowd at calvertcountymd.gov>; Willis, Julian M. <Julian.Willis at calvertcountymd.gov>; Turner, Linda M. <Linda.Turner at calvertcountymd.gov>
> Subject: EM Weather Alert - January 10th Winter Weather
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> Good Evening,
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> The Division of Emergency Management is currently monitoring the forecasted winter weather for tomorrow night into Saturday morning.  
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> The forecast temperature for Friday is a high of 32 with a low of 25 Friday night. Saturday has a forecasted high of 37 with a low of 20. Wind gusts will continue tonight into tomorrow, increasing the severity of the wind chill.
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> The current anticipated precipitation is approximately 2 inches. Snow is expected to start between 10 p.m. and 12 a.m. Friday night and will continue into the early hours Saturday morning. Snowfall composition is expected to be relatively light and fluffy.
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> There is the potential for Southern Maryland to see totals closer to 3-4” if the storm moves further north. I will provide another update midday tomorrow once the National Weather Service has increased its confidence in the storm track and snowfall totals. We do not anticipate activating the EOC at this time, but EM will continue to monitor.
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> Respectfully,
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> Kara Buckmaster
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> Emergency Management Specialist
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> Division of Emergency Management
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> Calvert County Government
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> Office: 410-535-1600 x2781
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> Mobile: 443-684-4269
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