Baltimore, MD – Homeowners across the Baltimore-Washington corridor should act quickly to protect sensitive outdoor plants and plumbing as a Freeze Warning remains in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday. While the city center may stay slightly warmer, outlying areas are seeing temperatures dip as low as 29 degrees this morning. The immediate chill is the main concern for the next few hours, though the sun will provide a steady thaw as afternoon highs climb to a seasonable 60 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service, the warning covers a massive stretch including the District of Columbia, central Maryland, and northern Virginia. Forecasters indicate that while today stays dry, conditions shift rapidly overnight. A 60 percent chance of showers is expected to develop after 8 a.m. Wednesday, potentially creating slick surfaces on I-95 and the Capital Beltway during the tail end of the morning rush. Rainfall amounts are expected to be light, likely staying between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
The midweek rain acts as a trigger for a significant warm-up. By Thursday, the dampness clears out, making way for a bright afternoon with temperatures soaring to near 78 degrees. This nearly 20-degree jump from Tuesday’s high marks the warmest day of the week, so you will want to have lighter clothing ready by the time the midweek front passes.
Persistent rain chances return by Friday afternoon and linger into the weekend. For now, focus on protecting landscaping through the 10 a.m. expiration and prepare for a damp drive on Wednesday morning as the first wave of moisture moves through.
Five Day Forecast for Baltimore, MD
- Tuesday: Widespread Frost then Sunny, High 60
- Wednesday: Showers Likely, High 70
- Thursday: Sunny, High 78
- Friday: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers, High 75
- Saturday: Showers Likely, High 63
