A cold front sank south across the region during the day, quickly returning during the overnight hours as a warm front. A shallow layer of cold air trapped in isolated spots of western Maryland led to the development the freezing drizzle as the front moved north.
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A cold front sank south across the region during the day, quickly returning during the overnight hours as a warm front. A shallow layer of cold air trapped in isolated spots of western Maryland led to the development the freezing drizzle as the front moved north.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.
AWOS in Oakland reported freezing drizzle.
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