The weather in Baltimore today brings a brief interlude between disturbances. According to the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC, high pressure will provide some respite with dry conditions expected for the rest of the day, following a light wintry mix this morning that warranted a Winter Weather Advisory in the Alleghenies until late morning. Temperatures today will be chilly but seasonable, ranging from mid-30s along I-70 to upper 40s in central Virginia. The skies, offering a period of sunshine this afternoon, will again cloud over by this evening.
Saturday's outlook is less certain, with low pressure tracking across the Carolinas possibly sweeping some light wintry precipitation across parts of the region. Most of the guidance is pointing toward a light rain/snow mix south of I-66/US-48 Saturday afternoon, becoming mostly light snow east of US-15 after sunset, the National Weather Service reports. Yet, little to no snow accumulation is expected at this point, but travelers should be ready for potential disruptions, especially on elevated and untreated surfaces. Conditions on Sunday are due to swing back to dry and gusty as a weak cold front moves through.
As we head into early next week, a return to high pressure on Monday will see cooler temperatures and light winds, bringing a calm start to the work week. The long-term outlook anticipates a pattern shift: More zonal and progressive flows will introduce warmer temperatures and widespread cloud cover, with forecast highs creeping into the 50s by mid-week. A disturbance could bring showers to the Alleghenies, but most areas should not see significant precipitation. The weather story in the region is shaping up to be one with more clouds than rain.
In terms of aviation and marine conditions, VFR is set to prevail through the weekend for flyers, while mariners can expect favorable conditions too. High cloud cover will continue to pass across the region, the service indicated, though SATURDAY may see some potential weather issues related to the approaching low-pressure system. Sunday afternoons could also see elevated winds behind a cold front. Looking ahead to Monday and Tuesday, both aviators and boaters can anticipate mild conditions with sub-SCA level southerly winds.
