by Baltimore, Maryland — After a chilly start to the week, Maryland is heading toward a noticeable warm-up as a new weather pattern takes shape later this week. Forecasts show temperatures climbing steadily, with 50s by midweek and a chance for 60-degree readings heading into the weekend, before another potential cooldown arrives.
Clouds increase tonight with cold overnight lows
Cloud cover will increase tonight as temperatures slide through the 30s during the evening. By sunrise, most areas outside of Baltimore City will dip into the low to mid-20s, while the city stays slightly warmer.
Monday morning will start off cloudy and seasonably cold, with Baltimore City around the upper 20s at 7 a.m. Despite the clouds, conditions will remain mostly dry statewide.
Monday stays gloomy but dry
Under a mostly cloudy sky, temperatures will gradually recover Monday afternoon, reaching the upper 30s to low 40s. While sunshine will be limited, no widespread precipitation is expected, making for a quiet — if gray — start to the week.
Warmer trend begins Tuesday
Temperatures begin trending upward on Tuesday, with afternoon highs climbing into the mid to upper 40s. This warming trend is part of a broader pattern affecting much of the eastern United States, setting the stage for significantly milder conditions later in the week.
Milder midweek weather brings 50s and possibly 60s
By Wednesday and Thursday, Maryland will feel a more noticeable shift. Under a mix of sun and clouds, daytime highs are forecast to reach the low to mid-50s across much of the state.
Some locations could even push past 60 degrees as the weekend approaches, though the warmer air will come with increasing cloud cover.
Rain chances increase but drought concerns remain
Along with the clouds, rain chances will begin to rise. Spotty showers are possible late Wednesday into Thursday, with a better chance of rain Friday and Saturday.
Forecasters note that while the moisture will be welcome, it is not expected to end ongoing drought conditions. Still, even limited rainfall could help alleviate very dry soils in parts of the state.
According to the National Weather Service, rainfall totals during this period are expected to remain modest.
Colder, stormier pattern may return next week
The warm spell may be short-lived. Forecast models suggest a strong cold front could move through Maryland by Sunday or Monday, bringing a return to much colder air.
Behind the front, a colder and potentially stormier pattern could develop heading into the week of the 12th, signaling another shift back toward winterlike conditions.
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Enjoy the warmth while it lasts
For now, Marylanders can look forward to a brief break from winter chill, with several days of above-average temperatures ahead. Meteorologists advise enjoying the milder weather while keeping an eye on changing forecasts later in the weekend.
Are you looking forward to the warmer stretch, or preparing for the next cold snap already?
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