Baltimore is poised to experience warmer-than-average temperatures and dry conditions in the lead-up to the weekend. According to the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC, the area will remain under the influence of high pressure, which will continue to move south and east off the coast through Thursday.
The forecast suggests that today, residents should prepare to embrace highs into the mid-to-upper 70s, with some areas potentially hitting 80 degrees. However, residents in higher elevations can expect to only reach the mid-to-upper 60s. As the night draws in, temperatures are predicted to only slightly drop into the mid-to-upper 50s for most areas, with winds set to increase out of the southwest, especially along the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Thursday's outlook mirrors today closely, anticipating similar or a tad warmer conditions. Late Thursday night, a subtle shift arises as moist air encroaches across the region, potentially leading to a few showers that impact the westernmost areas. According to the official weather report, these showers are expected to spread east early Friday as a cold front moves across the area.
Regarding aviation, VFR conditions will likely prevail through Thursday, with chances for patchy fog tonight and Thursday morning, especially at KMRB. A shift in winds to northwesterly is expected by Friday afternoon post-cold front. For maritime considerations, Small Craft Advisories are most likely Thursday night through Friday, with high pressure set to bring calmer conditions by the weekend.
Climate notes show record-high max temperatures for October 30 and 31 in the Baltimore area, with forecasts close to breaking some of these high-temperature records. The climate data highlight the significant warmth in the current forecast, with even the potential to set new records for these autumn days.
