Baltimore wakes up to a cool, crisp, and mostly sunny Tuesday on March 24, 2026, with early morning temperatures in the mid 30s and an afternoon high expected near 51°F. Light northeast breezes of just a few miles per hour will keep things dry and calm, setting up an easy commute and prime conditions for an outdoor lunch. That quiet stretch is short-lived, though, with a warmer and wetter pattern waiting in the wings later this week.
Afternoon And Tonight
Sunshine holds through the afternoon as temperatures top out near 51°F. After sunset, clouds steadily increase, leading to a mostly cloudy night with a low around 40°F and light southerly winds. The atmosphere stays cooperative through tonight, with dry conditions expected until late in the week.
Late Week Flip: Spring Tease, Then Soaking Rains
On Thursday, temperatures jump sharply into the upper 60s to low 70s before a strong cold front barrels through Thursday night into Friday. That front brings a likely round of rain and a chance of thunderstorms, with forecasters putting the late-night chance of precipitation near 70 percent. Highs today should land near 51°F with a low near 40°F tonight, and behind the front, winds could gust between 25 and 40 mph at times, turning Friday's commute into a blustery ride.
Small Craft Advisories were in effect early Tuesday for local waters, and boaters should be ready for another bump in winds later in the week. Those timing, temperature, and wind details come from the National Weather Service.
Weekend Outlook
High pressure settles in behind the front and brings a cooler, drier weekend. Look for highs near 49°F on Saturday and climbing into the mid 50s on Sunday, with northwest winds easing by Saturday evening. A brief mix or a few wet snowflakes cannot be ruled out Friday night in the coldest, highest spots, but any wintry burst should stay light and short-lived. Temperatures are expected to moderate again heading into early next week as milder air returns.
How To Get Ready
If you have outdoor plans Thursday night or Friday, keep the rain gear handy and think about shifting any flexible events away from the late-night frontal passage. Secure loose patio furniture, and use extra caution on bridges and overpasses if heavier rain moves through. Mariners and drivers should check up-to-the-minute conditions, with Maryland 511/CHART offering live road and water updates, and commuters can keep an eye on service alerts. For road and marine conditions, check Maryland 511/CHART.
