Rain is muscling into Baltimore on Sunday and looks set to stick around. Showers are expected to develop by late morning, then settle into a steady, chilly rain through the afternoon. Temperatures will hover near 43°F, and with wet pavement and slick bridges during peak travel times, it is shaping up to be a messy day to be on the roads.
What To Expect
Forecasters expect rain to move in after 11 a.m. Sunday, ramping up through the afternoon. The chance of precipitation sits near 90%, with most spots picking up about a tenth to a quarter of an inch during the day. Additional steady rain tonight could nudge local totals toward a half to three-quarters of an inch.
Winds stay light out of the east, so this is more of a slow, soaking rain than a blustery storm. According to the latest National Weather Service discussion, any snow will stay confined to the highest Allegheny ridges. As the evening wears on and winds calm down, areas of fog may form late.
Evening Commute And Fog Risk
The evening commute is shaping up to be the trouble spot. Steady rain combined with patchy to, at times, dense fog could cut visibility and slow traffic, so drivers should budget extra time and stay alert for standing water.
Local forecasts highlight the worst conditions from mid‑ to late afternoon into the evening, both for reduced visibility and heavier rain. Any mixing or light snow is expected to stay limited to higher, outlying terrain. For a look at how this soggy setup evolved from Saturday’s outlook, see Hoodline’s earlier writeup on the Charm City sunshine tease.
Marine And Week Ahead
On the water, conditions deteriorate later tonight. Boaters should be ready for Small Craft Advisory conditions late tonight into Monday morning as northerly gusts pick up and the bay turns choppy.
Higher up in the atmosphere, ridging returns early next week. That will help bump afternoon highs into the 50s by Tuesday and Thursday, with another shot at showers in the middle of the week before a cooler front slides through. The National Weather Service notes this system provides a beneficial soaking for drought‑stricken areas, while still cautioning about marine and fog issues tonight and Monday.
Bottom Line
Rain gear is a smart move, and slower drives are likely Sunday and again for the Monday morning commute. Check updated forecasts before heading out, since visibility could drop quickly after dark. If you can push your outdoor plans, Tuesday is the better bet for sunnier and milder weather.
