This morning, Monday, April 6, 2026, Baltimore woke up to a classic early spring tease: cool, mostly sunny skies and crisp, dry air. Temperatures are starting out in the low to mid 40s and are expected to climb into the low 60s by this afternoon under plenty of sunshine. Northwest winds will pick up through the day, which means it could feel cooler than the numbers suggest once those gusts get going.
Afternoon Gusts And Marine Advisory
Small Craft Advisories remain in effect for local tidal waters through 10 a.m. Monday, with gusts around 20 to 25 mph possible this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Conditions will not be uniform across the Chesapeake and the Tidal Potomac, with some channels feeling more westerly wind and others skewing northwest, so boaters should be cautious and check conditions closely before heading out. Drivers on bridges and other exposed routes, along with pedestrians along the waterfront, can expect the breeze to flex a little during the afternoon commute.
Tonight And Tuesday: Clear And On The Cool Side
Monday night, April 6, will be mostly clear with lows near 44°F in the city, with cooler readings inland and in the suburbs. Tuesday, April 7, brings another sunny but cool day, with a high near 54°F and northwest breezes that could again gust into the low 20s during the afternoon rush. Radiational cooling on Tuesday night may drop temperatures below freezing north and west of I-95, so anyone with tender plants will want to have covers ready.
Slow Warmup Later This Week
High pressure builds through midweek and gradually turns winds to the south, starting a slow but steady warm-up: highs around 53°F on Wednesday, near 60°F on Thursday, and close to 70°F by Friday, with weekend afternoons possibly nudging into the low 70s. Skies should stay mostly dry through Friday, with only a slight chance of some afternoon showers returning by Saturday. Cool mornings will linger early in the week before those warmer afternoons finally start to feel like spring.
How To Plan Your Day
Commuters should secure loose items and be ready for gusty crosswinds on exposed highways and bridges during the afternoon drive, especially near downtown waterfront areas where the breeze tends to funnel and feel stronger. Boaters are urged to respect the advisory and skip nonessential trips on the Bay until winds relax. For more on the weekend system that stirred things up, see thunder, downpours and stiff winds.
Gardeners, take note: the typical last freeze for the region is around April 11, so it is not quite safe to remove the frost covers yet. If you live northwest of I-95, keep tender plants covered Tuesday night, and if you are unsure, it is safer to wait for those warmer afternoons later in the week before leaving sensitive plants outside for good.
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