The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has provided a forecast that brings a bit of everything to the table for Baltimore's week ahead. Expect abundant sunshine today after a weak cold front clears, then temperatures will rise above seasonal norms.
According to an early morning area forecast discussion by the National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC, a weak cold front passing through the region this morning could make way for a few flurries, nothing major thanks to the dry air in lower levels, and as the day progresses winds behind the front could gust up to 20 mph, but overall it's set to be clear and sunny by the late afternoon. For those bracing against the wind, temperatures in the mid to upper 30s will feel particularly biting, while spots south of I-66/US-48 could see lows in the mid 40s—don't forget your layers.
Looking ahead to Monday and Tuesday, "High pressure overhead early Monday will slide offshore by Monday afternoon," causing a warming trend that will send high temperatures from the 40s to low 50s on Monday soaring towards the 60s by Tuesday, not bad for January.
Mid to late week promises even more warmth, with the National Weather Service predicting above-average temperatures owing to "building heights aloft and mainly low-level warm advection," although a northern stream shortwave is expected to shove a cold front through the area on Wednesday, this front could stir up some showers in the Alleghenies, that's the way the weather cookie crumbles. After this system zips out to sea, a pattern shift later in the week could spell rain for most, cooling things down by next weekend.
For those with their eyes on the sky—or rather, for those taking to the skies—VFR conditions will prevail through Tuesday with clear, dry weather being the mainstay. Wednesday and Thursday are also expected to continue the run of favorable aviation conditions, if a front expected on Wednesday sticks to just bringing a wind shift and keeps the rain out west.
On the water, the outlook is similarly smooth sailing for the most part. Today saw northwest winds pick up, but not quite enough to warrant a Small Craft Advisory, however, as high pressure gives way to southerly flow on Monday and Tuesday, things could get choppier. For now, mariners enjoy calm seas—and a heads up for those southerly winds that might bring conditions more conducive to craft advisories early in the week.
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