The weather forecast for Baltimore today indicates a quiet day ahead, with high pressure in control leading to sunny skies and pleasant temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, the afternoon will see temperatures primarily in the 70s, reaching nearly 80 in central VA and cooler conditions in the mountains. Relatively calm weather conditions are predicted to persist through tonight, favoring radiational cooling, which could impact sensitive plants in frost-prone valleys.
However, expected weather changes include an approaching strong area of low pressure Wednesday into Thursday, which suggests a more tumultuous conclusion to the week. Marine operators should anticipate breezy conditions continuing, with a current Small Craft Advisory in effect into this evening for multiple zones. According to the same National Weather Service report, winds this afternoon could surge with 25-30 knot gusts, and lighter north-to-east winds are forecast tonight through Tuesday as low pressure approaches from the west.
The aviation outlook is initially promising for those hitting the skies, with VFR conditions expected to hold through at least early Tuesday afternoon. However, rain arriving with the warm front by Tuesday night might result in lower visibility conditions and air travel restrictions. Pilots should prepare for a shift in the weather, as low ceilings (perhaps IFR) amidst a persistent easterly flow are on the horizon, potentially impacting flights through Wednesday, the NWS warns.
Residents should brace themselves for the latter part of the week when widespread precipitation chances are expected to dampen long-term conditions. A slow-moving trough overhead and surface low-pressure systems will see temperatures well below normal for the season, hovering in the 50s and 60s, occasionally hitting the low 70s in some areas. Toward the weekend, "Showers are possible further east, though are less likely," the report from the National Weather Service notes, so while an umbrella may not be a constant necessity, having one handy seems prudent.
