May Brings Unexpected Snow to Mountain Regions in the East

The upper level Low passing overhead today will make it the coolest day of the stretch, with the possibility of heavy showers, thunder, and icy stuff. The mountain snow update reports 10 inches of snow on Snowshoe, WV, with more expected overnight. The radar simulation shows snow continuing for the high mountains of Western Maryland and West Virginia, while pockets of heavy rain and squalls develop east of the mountains. Afternoon temperatures will stay in the lower 50s for most urban and bay areas, while colder inland suburbs will have a day in the 40s. The damp and chilly air will gradually disperse, with spotty rain showers on Thursday and dry weather on Friday into the weekend.