Baltimore residents can expect a varied weather landscape over the next few days as a high-pressure system makes room for an incoming cold front. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Baltimore MD/Washington DC, today's clearing skies will give way to increasing cloud cover, with precipitation expected to arrive in the area by Tuesday morning.
The forecast indicates that a warm front will lift through the region on Tuesday, followed by a cold front on Wednesday. While the NWS does not foresee widespread thunderstorms, some areas, particularly southern Maryland, may experience some thunder on Wednesday morning. After the front passes, temperatures could soar to around 70 degrees before a sharp decline in the night, turning much colder Wednesday night on brisk NW winds, the National Weather Service reports. A period of strong winds is also anticipated, which could result in Small Craft Advisories for the marine areas.
Looking ahead to the latter half of the week, a dome of high pressure is expected to bring drier and chillier conditions. Expect dry conditions Thursday through late Saturday, except perhaps a couple of upslope snow showers in the Alleghenies later Thursday and Thursday night, according to the NWS. These cooler temperatures may feel more biting with the forecasted gusty winds, but conditions should ease by the weekend with high pressure shifting eastward and diminishing wind speeds.
For those navigating Baltimore's waters, the NWS advises that Small Craft Advisories will likely be in effect Thursday through Friday due to strong west-northwest winds and, at times, possible gales, particularly in the northern Chesapeake Bay on Thursday and Friday afternoons. The weather service adds, small craft advisories are possible Friday night, mainly for open Chesapeake Bay waters. Those on the water should stay vigilant and keep an eye out for official advisories as they're issued.
The NWS aviation forecast predicts VFR conditions to persist from Thursday through Friday night. Pilots can expect wind gusts up to 25 knots, but should be prepared for the possibility of low-level wind shear on Tuesday. As Baltimore weathers these changes, it's a reminder for all to dress in layers and prepare for swiftly changing conditions.
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