Baltimore is starting Tuesday, February 17, 2026 under patchy and locally dense fog, with temperatures sitting in the mid 30s and visibility reduced in low-lying areas. The fog is expected to thin after sunrise, with skies turning mostly cloudy and a mild afternoon high near 53°F along with light south winds.
Foggy Morning Commute
Drivers should be ready for reduced visibility through mid-morning on bridges, overpasses and in river valleys, and are advised to use low beams and allow extra time for the commute. Skies should clear mainly by early afternoon, and the warmer air is set to linger. A stalled frontal boundary is likely to bring shower chances by Wednesday, February 18 and more widespread rain from Thursday into Friday, February 20. According to the National Weather Service, model uncertainty remains for the weekend, but cooler and unsettled conditions are likely late in the week.
Tides And Waterfront
Onshore winds are pushing tidal anomalies higher in the Chesapeake, and many sensitive locations may reach Action Stage during high tides. Annapolis is most likely to see brief minor flooding during Tuesday evening's high tide. Waterfront residents and boaters are encouraged to move vehicles and gear out of low-lying lots and check local tide times using NOAA Tides & Currents.
Take it slow on foggy morning roads, move gear off vulnerable waterfront lots tonight and keep an umbrella within reach for later this week. Updates will follow if any advisories are issued, but for now the pattern points to a mild midweek and a cooler, unsettled weekend.
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