Baltimore residents can expect a change in the weather today as a hefty area of low pressure and an accompanying cold front march across the region, providing a chance of beneficial rain forecasted by the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC. While the high valleys of the Alleghenies may see a wintry mix this morning, the rest of the area is positioned for widespread light to moderate rain showers later this afternoon and early evening.
According to the
National Weather Service
, temperatures were chilly this morning, ranging from upper 20s and low 30s in sheltered valleys to low and mid 30s elsewhere across the region. With the expected rain, those heading further west, around western Grant, Pendleton, Highland, and Garrett Counties, should be prepared for a brief mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain during the early morning hours. The Service warns, “Freezing rain/ice amounts will sit at a few one hundredths of an inch with upwards of a tenth possible at elevations above 4kft.”
Travel could be impacted, especially across the highest ridges like US-250 west of Monterey and the US-220 and US-219 corridors, though most impacts should be isolated. As for Baltimore, a more excellent rain is in store, with temperatures set to climb into the upper 40s to low 50s along and east of the I-95 corridor. Rain amounts are generally expected to hang around a quarter to a half-inch, with higher totals possible in select areas.
Rain and cloud coverage will phase out starting Friday afternoon, giving way to clearer skies and more agreeable weather conditions. “Skies will slowly clear Friday afternoon and evening with a mix of sun and clouds expected,” according to the
National Weather Service
‘s forecast discussion. For aviators, VFR conditions will prevail over the weekend, with the potential for gusty north/northwesterly winds.
Boaters will need to heed Small Craft Advisories that are anticipated to take effect from this afternoon into Friday evening for certain zones due to gusts up to 20 knots. SCA northwesterly breezes will persist on Friday into Saturday as the gradient remains tightened.
Lastly, the rain serves as a reprieve for those concerned with fire weather conditions, with areawide wetting expected to decrease the risk. Despite this, the incoming high pressure and gusty winds over the weekend might elevate concerns again. The region is not forecasted for any significant weather disruptions in the next few days, and a moderate warming trend is anticipated for the earlier part of next week, a relief for those preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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