Baltimore residents should brace for various weather conditions this week, according to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC. Today, the area will experience high-pressure east of the mid-Atlantic coast, with a warm front lifting northward from the Carolinas. A cold front is expected to approach from the northwest by Wednesday, promising a mild front end to the week with temperatures soaring way above seasonal averages.
In the nearer term, fog and low clouds are developing across the region, with patchy dense fog already creeping northward from southeast Virginia, potentially necessitating a Dense Fog Advisory for southern Maryland and the Virginia Northern Neck. By this afternoon, the area will likely clear into the warm sector, though lingering low-level moisture may hold back temperature highs somewhat. "Temperatures will be very mild tonight, ranging from the mid-50s to lower 60s," the National Weather Service reported. However, with the upcoming cold front, rain chances appear minimal and primarily focused along the Alleghenies.
Low-cloud formation and fog present challenges for aviation interests, especially at CHO, where conditions may persist, while the metro areas might also see reduced visibility. "There`s also LIFR conditions and dense fog creeping northward from southeast Virginia and southern Maryland," the National Weather Service noted. This could affect operations at local airports such as DCA, BWI, MTN, and possibly IAD. Marine conditions, meanwhile, are expected to be on the upper end of permissible, with small craft advisories issued for several areas due to strengthening southerly winds. Tidal conditions may lead to action stage levels during the high tide cycle this evening on sensitive shores.
Temperature-wise, Wednesday, in particular, is one to watch. With forecast highs potentially reaching 15 to 20 degrees above the norm for November, several records might be threatened. Highs for November 6th, for instance, range from 80°F at DCA to 83°F at BWI, with equally impressive warm lows on record. Residents and local authorities will do well to stay updated through official channels as this dynamic weather week unfolds.
