Baltimore residents, prepare for a little rain and then some sunny reprieve. As the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC indicates, while Canadian high pressure holds steady to our north today, we're looking at some low clouds and potential showers, primarily to the southeast of the I-95 corridor. For those stuck at your desks, wondering if you should've brought an umbrella, expect "spotty showers or drizzle" to possibly sneak as far west as the Blue Ridge, with southern Maryland likely catching some light measurable precipitation, according to the forecast.
Temperatures today are set to cling consistently in the low to mid-70s, with the mountain areas chilling in the 60s. Night owls and evening adventurers can anticipate overnight lows to drop into the cozy 50s, with a few spots possibly nearing a brisk mid to upper 40s, especially in the central Shenandoah Valley and the Potomac Highlands. The area looks to mainly stay dry, which is a mild relief for those hoping not to constantly have to perfectly time their sprints from car to building.
Looking ahead to Thursday and Friday, we're set to see a comeback from the high pressure with mostly sunny skies, which should nudge the temperatures closer to what's expected around this year's time — think highs in the 70s to low 80s. Light winds are anticipated, hailing from the N to NNE, giving us that just-right breeze we've been missing. A heads up for the valley dwellers and those tucked away in cooler spots, keep an eye out for some patchy fog likely to appear during the nighttime hours, per the National Weather Service's observations.
The weekend will see an upper-level trough pivot over the East Coast, while our cherished high pressure should settle nicely over New England. There's a bit of division among the modeling community—GFS and ECMWF in one camp predicting a cut-off low, and the Canadian model in another keeping with the upper-level trough theme. However, they all seem to agree on a cold front approaching Monday evening, which will likely bring increased chances for precipitation. It's expected to then clear up by Tuesday as high pressure gracefully returns — with daily highs teetering around the 70s to low 80s, and the nighttime lows hanging out in the chillier 50s to low 60s.
The aviation world isn't escaping unscathed today; low clouds are causing some MVFR ceilings, particularly over the metro terminals. Baltimore-Washington International and Martin State could even flirt with the IFR range. If you're planning to fly or are just an aviation enthusiast, look for VFR conditions to likely not make a full return until Thursday morning. As for mariners, get ready to hoist those sails under caution: Small Craft Advisories are in place for portions of the Bay and Lower Tidal Potomac until this evening. Lastly, for those by the shore, keep your boots ready; higher tides might just edge into minor flood stage here and there, thanks to the recent full moon and that persistent northeast wind, the National Weather Service warns.
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