Baltimore is getting the good stuff first, with clear skies and a cool, crisp start to Saturday before temperatures climb toward an afternoon high near 49°F. An official pre-dawn reading came in around 28°F, and a light west breeze should stay under 10 mph. Clouds will build back in tonight and lows are expected to dip into the mid-30s, so a light layer will come in handy if you are out after dark.
Weekend Outlook
According to the National Weather Service, Saturday holds on to the sunshine with a high near 49°F, but a coastal system moves in to spoil the party on Sunday. Rain is likely after 7 a.m. Sunday, with a high near 43°F and about a 60% chance of precipitation. Most spots are only looking at light totals, although a few locations could pick up around a tenth to a quarter of an inch by Sunday night. Expect wet roads and a soggy stretch for parts of Sunday and Sunday evening travel.
Local Impacts And Tips
Saturday is the day to make your outdoor moves, so if you can shuffle errands, yard work, or meetups, do it before the clouds roll in. Keep an eye on transit alerts and airline status boards if you are traveling, and stay plugged into local forecasts through the rest of the weekend. For background on the system and the earlier bout of strong winds, see how harbor winds howled in our Thursday update, as reported by Hoodline.
Where Snow Could Stick And Marine Notes
Across most of the Baltimore metro, this one is a rain event, but the forecast discussion notes that higher terrain in the Alleghenies and some ridges could see a coating to about an inch of snow Sunday into Sunday night. On the water, mariners should pay attention to changing conditions, since small craft advisory criteria are possible on parts of the Chesapeake Sunday night into Monday. Local airports could also see MVFR to IFR ceilings and reduced visibility where the rain turns steady. For more detail, read the National Weather Service forecast discussion.
Bottom line, soak up the sunshine today, then have the umbrella ready for Sunday. Check official updates before you hit the road or the skies, and look for a warmer trend by midweek once this system moves out.
