ZIP 21842 snow totals
Snowfall totals for ZIP 21842 (West Ocean City, MD) will appear after the next snowfall update.
Storm total, last 72 hours
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Season so far
No normal on record
0 in since July 1; the 1991–2020 normal by now is 0 in (gold line). Measured at the nearest reporting NOAA station with normals, SALISBURY-WICOMICO RGNL AP (USW00093720), 23.3 mi away, through 2026-10-20.
Updated Oct 24, 7:40 PM MT. Estimates for planning. Not certified for contract billing.
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Lawn timing
Soil temperature
56°F
Daily mean, 0–4 in deep, Oct 24
- Last 7 days
- -6.6°F
- Cooling
- Days until 55°F
- Starts Feb
- Spring countdown to the crabgrass threshold
Modeled from NOAA GFS at about 17 mi resolution; your yard can run warmer or cooler.
Crabgrass pre-emergent
Spring window opens when 0–4 in soil holds 50–55°F (MSU). Growing-degree-day tracking starts Feb 15, 2027.
Fall fertilizer
Soil 56°F. Apply after the last mowing while grass is still green; skip once soil drops below 40°F (Purdue).
Overseeding (cool-season)
Soil 56°F and falling; seed germinates slowly below about 59°F (Penn State).
Broadleaf weeds
Treat perennial broadleaf weeds in fall while air temperatures are above 50°F (Purdue).
Grub control
If grubs are damaging turf, curative treatment works while they feed near the surface, Aug–Oct (NC State).
Soil temperature drives these windows today. Growing-degree-day tracking joins it February 15, 2027. How we set them
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Nearest snow-reporting stations
- OCEAN PINES 1.5 SE: 2.7 mi
- OCEAN PINES 1.2 SSW: 3.9 mi
- OCEAN CITY 4.6 NNW: 5.7 mi
FAQ
How much snow did ZIP 21842 get?
Snowfall totals for ZIP 21842 (West Ocean City, MD) will appear after the next snowfall update.
What is the soil temperature in ZIP 21842, and is it time for pre-emergent?
The 0–4 inch soil around ZIP 21842 averages 56°F today (NOAA GFS model). Crabgrass pre-emergent goes down in spring when soil holds 50–55°F, before four to five straight days at 55°F (Michigan State University).
Can I use these totals to bill snow removal?
No. Estimates for planning. Not certified for contract billing. Grid estimates can differ from a specific lot, so contracts should name a measurement method, such as a specific weather station or an on-site snow board.