Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains
A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA (ANZ537) Issued by: National Weather Service Baltimore, MD/Washington, D.C. Last Update: 1057 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026 | |
Rest Of Tonight: S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Waves 2 ft. Wed: SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt... Becoming W 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 ft. A chance of showers. Wed Night: W winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Thu: NW winds 5 kt. Waves flat. Thu Night: SW winds around 5 kt. Waves flat. Fri: NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Fri Night: E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. A chance of showers. Sat: E winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning. Showers. Sun: NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. | |
| Zone Forecast: Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA (ANZ537) | |
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