The winter chill remains steadfast in Baltimore and its surrounding locales as residents bundle up against the biting cold. According to the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC, the Allegheny Front has been subjected to snow showers and Winter Weather Advisories, set to expire early this morning. The weather service also alerts to gusty winds and excessively low wind chills, especially westward, where they have dipped to 15 degrees below zero.
For Baltimoreans, today is forecasted to bring some respite with slightly warmer temperatures, marking an end to the subfreezing streak of the previous days. Winds will remain cold and blustery throughout the day, with 20 to 30 mph gusts across the lower elevations and up to 40 mph for the highest ridges, as described in the weather service report. Today's main hazards will involve dealing with these gusts and guarding against the frigid wind chills. Tonight promises no reprieve, with air temperatures projected to fall below 10 degrees along the Allegheny Front and reach teens and 20s further east.
The weekend outlook, however, is looking brighter and dryer under the dominance of high pressure. Saturday temperatures are expected to rise to the low to mid-40s in lower elevations and remain in the 30s on the Allegheny Front. The weather service forecasts that northwest winds early Saturday will turn more southerly later in the day, with Sunday seeing temperatures climb further towards more typical late February numbers.
Moving into next week, a northern stream pattern is predicted to bring several low and medium-amplitude waves across the region. A system initially over the Great Lakes region is likely to cross the Mid-Atlantic states by the evening hours, leading to a mix of rain and snow, especially across the high elevations, with a chance of afternoon to evening rain showers, the weather service detailed. By mid-week, heightened temperatures and a warm advection pattern at the surface are expected to hold, pushing highs in the region to the 50s and near 60 degrees in some areas.
Aviation interests should note VFR conditions today, with gusts persisting into the early evening hours. Lighter winds and increasing clouds are anticipated on Sunday. The marine forecast includes a potential gale warning for southern waters this morning and a gradual weakening of winds through the evening. Over the weekend, the coastal tides are expected to recover as winds shift, easing the recent low water levels.
To stay informed about weather changes and advisories in the Baltimore region, monitor the National Weather Service's updates and prepare for a gradual shift from the winter bite to a sunnier disposition.
