According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Baltimore MD/Washington DC, residents in Baltimore and the surrounding areas can expect a break from the rain as a slow-moving low-pressure system makes its northeast departure today. However, despite an anticipated dry patch in the early to mid-afternoon, another band of showers is lined up to pass through from late afternoon to early evening, potentially impacting outdoor activities with quick yet minimal rainfall.
For the moment, Saturday morning's rain seems to be the tail end of wet weather, waning by noon and giving way to the possibility of some snowfall in the higher elevations of Alleghenies, where temperatures will be cooler with highs in the 40s. As per the latest release from the National Weather Service, the snow could result in a coating of snow on grassy surfaces above 3KFT through late morning.
Sunday promises clearer skies and higher temperatures, with highs inching into the 60s, as high pressure makes a swift pass over the region. However, the respite will be brief—by Monday evening, the advent of a new cold front threatens to stir up scattered thunderstorms across the area, which might include isolated strong to severe thunderstorms, especially in the Alleghenies, where a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe weather is forecasted.
The National Weather Service also warns mariners of continued hazardous conditions on Saturday, with Small Craft Advisories in effect for much of the Chesapeake Bay and adjacent waters into Sunday afternoon. This comes after northerly winds have created choppy conditions expected to persist through the weekend before dissipating early Sunday evening. Mariners should stay alert for potential advisories with another round of elevated winds on the horizon for Monday evening.
Looking ahead into the week, transitions in weather patterns suggest a mix of showers and high-elevation snow on Monday night through Tuesday, accompanied by gusty northwest winds, based on the NWS' long-term outlook. Thankfully, the latter half of the week promises above-normal temperatures before another rainfall is expected next Saturday night. For continuous weather updates, Baltimore residents and visitors should watch NWS advisories and prepare for a variable week.
