Baltimore residents can expect a break from the frosty weather as temperatures begin to moderate, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Baltimore MD/Washington DC. The forecast discussion released at 2:27 AM EST details a week of fluctuating weather conditions, starting with dry weather today, thanks to a high-pressure system moving over the region. Highs could reach around 50°F in spots across the Shenandoah Valley, with southerly gusts up to 20-25 mph. Dry conditions today as the surface high over the area this morning slides offshore through the day, the report posits, making tonight's lows settle in the middle 30s.
Looking ahead to Tuesday and Wednesday, an area of low pressure is predicted to move north of Baltimore, skirting the region with the possibility of rain showers primarily affecting the Alleghenies and Potomac Highlands by Tuesday afternoon into the night. According to the National Weather Service, the remainder of the area looks to stay dry with clouds making way for more sunshine on Wednesday. Coming in warmer fronts, Tuesday's weather is expected to reach the 50s, ramping up to mid-50s to lower 60s by Wednesday. Tuesday night, quickly dropping temperatures will hit the 40s, cooling down further after the front's passage.
The latter half of the week will be marked by continued mild temperatures as an anticyclone near Cuba influences weather patterns up the Eastern Seaboard, driving highs into the 50s to low 60s. Clouds from the west will thicken, with showers likely reaching the Allegheny Front overnight. A very mild night lies ahead with low temperatures holding steady in the 40s, according to the National Weather Service, signaling a marked difference from the usual chilly January climate.
Friday's forecast includes higher chances of rain as a warm front pushes through, with temperatures potentially dampened by inclement weather. Expect periods of rain through the day with southerly breezes up to 20 to 25 mph at times, the National Weather Service cautions. Over the weekend, temperatures take a nosedive on Sunday following a strong cold front, forecasting a distinct shift to cooler weather patterns with the potential for a mix of rain and snow showers, especially along the mountainous regions.
Aviation and marine activities are also expected to be impacted by the shifting weather patterns. From VFR conditions holding through mid-week, with potential restrictions due to rain on Friday. Mariners should anticipate Small Craft Advisory conditions today, particularly between noon and 6 PM, as well as possible advisories later in the week as southerly winds intensify.
