{"id":20524,"date":"2026-01-26T10:33:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T15:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/?p=20524"},"modified":"2026-01-26T10:33:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T15:33:05","slug":"we-are-aware-of-another-storm-threat-confidence-remains-very-low-at-this-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/we-are-aware-of-another-storm-threat-confidence-remains-very-low-at-this-time\/","title":{"rendered":"We Are Aware Of Another Storm Threat; Confidence Remains Very Low At This Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Forecast models are signaling the <strong>potential for a coastal storm to develop near the Mid-Atlantic next weekend<\/strong>, though confidence remains low at this time regarding whether a system will actually form and what impacts it could bring to Delmarva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both deterministic and ensemble guidance continue to suggest that <strong>some type of storm system may attempt to organize off the Mid-Atlantic coast<\/strong> during the weekend. However, overnight model runs remain inconsistent, showing a wide range of possible outcomes. While there is general agreement that a disturbance could develop, there is little agreement on the track, strength, or impacts of the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/board-layout-1769440903006.jpg?resize=1024%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/board-layout-1769440903006.jpg?resize=1024%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/board-layout-1769440903006.jpg?resize=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/board-layout-1769440903006.jpg?resize=768%2C500&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/board-layout-1769440903006.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>ECMWF and its AI-based guidance are currently the most bullish<\/strong>, indicating a more organized coastal system. In contrast, the <strong>GFS and CMC models favor scenarios that either miss the region entirely or produce only minor impacts<\/strong>. This spread highlights the uncertainty that still exists several days out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-26_102915902.jpg?resize=1024%2C791&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-26_102915902.jpg?resize=1024%2C791&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-26_102915902.jpg?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-26_102915902.jpg?resize=768%2C593&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-26_102915902.jpg?w=1100&amp;ssl=1 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Probabilistic guidance also reflects the low confidence. The <strong>EPS ensemble shows only a 20 to 35 percent chance of at least four inches of snow in a 24 hour period across the region<\/strong>, with similar probabilities indicated by the National Blend of Models. These values suggest that while snow is possible, the risk of a significant snowfall remains limited at this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-26_103036080.jpg?resize=1024%2C665&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-26_103036080.jpg?resize=1024%2C665&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-26_103036080.jpg?resize=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-26_103036080.jpg?resize=768%2C499&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-26_103036080.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One factor that is more certain is the <strong>cold air mass that will be in place<\/strong>. Below normal temperatures are expected to persist into next weekend, meaning that <strong>any precipitation associated with a storm would likely fall as snow<\/strong>, provided a system tracks close enough to impact Delmarva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, the forecast hinges on <strong>whether a storm develops at all and where it ultimately tracks<\/strong>. These details are expected to become clearer over the coming days as models better resolve atmospheric features following the recent storm system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents across Delmarva are encouraged to <strong>stay informed and monitor forecast updates<\/strong>, especially given the cold conditions that will already be in place. While it is too early to pin down specific impacts, this is a system worth watching as the weekend approaches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forecast models are signaling the potential for a coastal storm to develop near the Mid-Atlantic next weekend, though confidence remains low at this time regarding whether a system will actually form and what impacts it could bring to Delmarva. Both deterministic and ensemble guidance continue to suggest that some type of storm system may attempt [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":20528,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20524","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-26-2026-10_31_55-AM.jpg?fit=1536%2C1024&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbtNqq-5l2","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":20544,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/potential-coastal-storm-being-monitored-for-next-weekend\/","url_meta":{"origin":20524,"position":0},"title":"Potential Coastal Storm Being Monitored for Next Weekend","author":"Admin","date":"January 27, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"We are closely monitoring the potential for a coastal storm to develop near the Mid-Atlantic next weekend. 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