Baltimore residents can expect a week of changing weather patterns, from a mild temperature rise to the expectation of an arctic chill and gusty winds. The National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC reported a front making its way through the Mid-Atlantic today, slated to dissipate by evening. Following this, Baltimore and Washington, DC, should experience warmer weather this week before a cold wind swoops in.
Despite today's upper-level disturbance kicking up a few snow showers to the west, cities will remain mostly dry. According to the National Weather Service, "a little cold advection behind it, but that should be cancelled off by some sunshine and a downsloping flow." The mercury is set to range from highs in the mid-20s to low 30s in mountain regions, with most other locales enjoying warmer 40s, munching lower 50s in central Virginia.
Monday's forecast remains mostly sunny following the passage of another weak upper-level disturbance, but temperatures will drop on Tuesday due to a stalled cold front. The National Weather Service warns of strong winds, particularly in areas like Cumberland and along the eastern slopes of the Allegheny Front. From late Monday night into Tuesday morning, a "High Wind Watch" has been issued for these locales, with gusts expected to be around 40 to 55 knots.
Towards the latter half of the week, a large cyclonic gyre will influence the weather from Wednesday through Saturday. A large area of high pressure will follow late week, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service. Following the passage of the arctic front on Wednesday, temperatures will dip slightly below normal, minus the severity of last week's cold bout. Expect breezy conditions when crossing an arctic front on Wednesday, and keep an eye out for possible snow showers on the mountainside.
For aviators, VFR conditions should hold steady through Tuesday night. Due to increased wind speeds, marine navigation will see a Small Craft Advisory in effect today for parts of the Chesapeake Bay and lower tidal Potomac River. Winds will diminish by sunset, which advises mariners to be prepared for stronger winds and potentially rougher waters heading into the week.
