Baltimore woke up under patchy fog and stubborn low clouds on Monday, February 16, 2026, with temperatures stuck in the upper 30s. Early commuters are dealing with reduced visibility in low-lying spots and damp roads after overnight rain. Skies should stay mostly cloudy through the day with a high near 43°F, so no one should be betting on much afternoon sunshine.
Foggy Morning Commute
A Dense Fog Advisory is still in effect for parts of western Maryland this morning, but a light north wind has helped prevent widespread, long-lasting dense fog from really setting in. Even so, pockets of locally dense fog and mist could cut visibility fast on bridges and in river valleys, so drivers are urged to slow down and stick to low beams if they hit a wall of gray. According to the National Weather Service, the rain has wrapped up, but low stratus and patchy fog will hang around near sunrise.
Skies Through The Week
Temperatures trend upward as the week rolls on, with highs near 53°F on Tuesday and around 57°F on Wednesday if the sun can break through the cloud cover. A stalled frontal zone paired with a couple of surface lows will bump up rain chances late Thursday into Friday, with Friday currently looking like the day most likely to see steadier light rain. An umbrella will be a smart accessory later in the week, and day-to-day temperatures may feel a bit like a moving target.
Boaters And Tides
Small craft advisories are posted for parts of the Chesapeake this morning, with gusts briefly topping out in the 20 to 25 knot range, so small boats and less experienced operators are urged to use caution. Onshore winds returning tonight into Tuesday are expected to nudge tide levels higher, and forecasters say Annapolis and other flood-prone coastal spots could reach minor flood stage during Tuesday’s high tides. Anyone with waterfront plans should move vehicles and gear out of low-lying lots and keep an eye on local tide schedules.
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According to Hoodline, yesterday’s soggy setup is in soggy Sunday rain and thick fog. For now, the bottom line is straightforward: build in extra time for this morning’s reduced visibility, and get ready for a milder yet unsettled stretch in the days ahead.
