Maryland – Rain is already streaking across windshields in Baltimore this morning, with slick pavement slowing traffic along I-95, I-83, and the I-695 Beltway. Visibility dips in steady showers, and drivers are tapping brakes earlier on wet roads as the morning commute continues.
According to the National Weather Service, showers will persist into early afternoon with about a 70% chance of rain and a slight risk of thunderstorms developing after 3 p.m. Rainfall totals stay relatively light, generally under 0.10 inches, but bursts of heavier rain are possible in any storms.
Conditions begin to improve later today as clouds gradually break and temperatures climb toward 72°F. Roads will remain damp into the evening, so allow extra stopping distance on bridges and elevated roadways where surfaces cool faster.
A clear shift arrives Thursday. Sunshine returns with highs near 78°F across Baltimore, Towson, and Columbia. Light winds make for a comfortable spring afternoon—ideal for outdoor plans.
By Friday, the pattern turns more active again. A 30% chance of showers develops during the afternoon, with storms possible after 5 p.m. Temperatures hold near 73°F, but skies become more unsettled.
The weekend brings a wetter trend. Rain chances jump to 80% Saturday, with periods of showers likely throughout the day and into the night. Expect slower travel and reduced visibility, especially on major routes like I-95 and Route 50.
Five Day Forecast for Baltimore, MD:
Thursday: Sunny, high 78°F
Friday: Chance of showers, high 73°F
Saturday: Showers likely, high 60°F
Sunday: Chance of showers, high 64°F
Monday: Partly sunny, high 67°F
