Baltimore is bracing itself for a variety of weather conditions this week, as forecast by the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC. Starting with pleasant skies and southerly winds, temperatures are anticipated to soar above the norm, hitting the low to mid 80s, and the mountains seeing a cooler range in the 70s, as stated in the early morning report on October 6th. However, as the days progress, residents can expect conditions to shift with an incoming cold front slated for midweek, followed by a sharp drop in temperature.
While tonight predicts clear skies and stamina in mild temperatures, the potential for patchy fog in northeastern Maryland has been noted, though the steady southern winds should largely keep it at bay. According to the National Weather Service report, "Temperatures will be a few degrees warmer than preceding nights, with lows in the mid 50s to low 60s." Come Tuesday, the high pressure playing its part offshore will start to diminish as a cold front from the northwest makes its presence known, threatening showers, and some unexpected thunderstorms moving in on Tuesday night.
Any rainfall will likely be welcomed, particularly given ongoing drought concerns. Predictions suggest an average of around a half-inch of precipitation is on the way. Post-front, by Wednesday night, we could be looking at the coldest night the season has offered thus far, dipping into the upper 30s and lower 40s, and potentially, leading to frost in the more remote mountain valleys.
Looking to the weekend, the weather may not be set to improve much, with forecasts indicating a closed low system potentially aiming for the Carolinas before making its way north. This could spell a rainy end to the week for areas along the I-95 corridor, according to the forecast discussion. For Baltimore aviators, VFR conditions are anticipated for the most part, though the midweek's turbulent weather could cause brief interruptions. Come Thursday and Friday, clearer skies are expected, even as the temperatures take a notable downturn, with possible frosty conditions west of the I-95 metros on Thursday night.
Those with marine interests should take heed of Small Craft Advisories already in effect for parts of the bay, pertinent from this evening through the early hours of Tuesday. The latter part of the week could see the advisories expanding as the cold front's influence ramps up, turning the winds northwesterly. As for tidal movements and coastal flooding risks, the forecast keeps them relatively low, with no significant flooding anticipated in the days to come.
