Baltimore, MD – Maryland residents should prepare for a slight chance of showers Friday as a cold front pushes through the region, bringing cooler, fall-like conditions for the weekend, the National Weather Service reported.
Weather Pattern Through Thursday
According to the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington, high pressure will keep the region sunny and dry through Thursday, with daytime highs in the lower 80s for Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and upper 70s west of the Blue Ridge. Overnight lows will dip into the 60s, with mountain valleys in western Maryland dropping into the 40s by early Wednesday morning.
Travel should remain smooth through Thursday, though patchy fog in western valleys may slightly impact early morning commutes NWS Baltimore/Washington.
Friday’s Cold Front and Showers
Friday marks a shift as a disturbance moves south from Pennsylvania, potentially producing showers late in the day, particularly north and west of Baltimore. By Saturday, cooler, drier air settles in, with highs in the upper 70s and crisp overnight lows in the 50s across central Maryland.
Residents planning outdoor events Friday afternoon should monitor advisories as scattered showers may briefly interrupt otherwise fair weather NWS Baltimore/Washington.
Five-Day Forecast for Baltimore, MD
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 84°F
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 81°F
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 85°F, slight evening shower chance
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 82°F, showers possible late
- Saturday: Sunny, cooler, high near 79°F
Marylanders can expect pleasant, fall-like conditions for Labor Day weekend, with sunny skies and crisp mornings NWS Baltimore/Washington.
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