The forecast for Baltimore today is looking pretty frosty, according to the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC. A cold front slid through early this morning while an upper-level low pressure system scooted to the south, potentially dusting the mountains, the Virginia Piedmont, and the I-64 corridor with a sprinkle of light snow throughout the day.
For those waking up east of the Blue Ridge in Virginia, dense, freezing fog has been the highlight, or rather the lowlight, of the morning commute. Visibilities hung between 0.25 and 0.50 miles, triggering Freezing Fog Advisories in place until 4 AM today. As the day unfolds, temperatures are expected to stubbornly sit in the upper 20s to mid 30s range, with the mountains facing even chillier highs – think upper teens to mid 20s. On top of that, the winds aren’t going to stay still. They are projected to gust to around 20 to 25 mph, according to the forecast.
The entire region will welcome Canadian high pressure come nightfall, bringing in another dose of bone-chilling air. This means temperatures are slated to plummet into the 10 to 18-degree range, and yes, that's as cold as it sounds. It could even drop to single digits in outlying corners of the area. The advice from the weather pros? Bundle up, because this frigid atmosphere will be accompanied by clear skies away from the Alleghenies.
As for a quick look ahead, Tuesday and Wednesday won't offer much of a warm embrace, but it will be slightly milder than today. The Canadian high pressure will keep things chilly until it dips out, leaving space for southerly winds to pick up the pace by evening. This change could trigger Small Craft Advisories for Tuesday night, which would carry over into Wednesday. And by the time Wednesday rolls around, another front will blaze through, dragging gusts of 20 to 30 mph with it and stirring up snow showers in the Alleghenies and rain showers elsewhere.
