Easter weekend forecast includes big temperature swings, round of rain in Maryland
Wild temperature swings and occasional chances of rain remain in the forecast through the rest of the week. The next chance of widespread rain and a few storms arrives on Easter Sunday - a First Alert Weather Day.
Roller coaster temperatures across Maryland
Temperatures hold steady in the upper 40s and lower 50s across the eastern shore, northeast Maryland and the Baltimore metro this afternoon. Low clouds, drizzle, patchy fog and a chilly breeze will continue, as well. Cloudy, chilly weather is in the forecast tonight. Temperatures will fall back into the low to mid-40s. Areas of drizzle and fog may continue through the morning commute.
Warmer air will surge back into our area on Friday. The day will begin chilly and gloomy, followed by more sunshine during the afternoon. Temperatures will soar into the 70s and lower 80s... especially from Baltimore on south and west. Areas near the bay and across northeast Maryland will remain a bit cooler. Spotty showers are possible.
Saturday features much warmer weather across the state. Under a mix of sun and clouds, Baltimore's afternoon high temperature will come very close to the record high of 86° set back in 2011.
A couple spotty showers or an isolated thunderstorm are possible Saturday afternoon and evening. There will be plenty of dry time to get plans in, even if there is brief rain in your area.
Rainy weather on Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is tagged as a First Alert Weather Day. Another cold front pushes through with widespread rain and a few storms. The chance of wet weather should peak between mid-morning and mid-afternoon.
Timing may shift as Sunday gets closer. Outdoor Easter plans may be impacted - the reason for the "heads up", Alert Day. Check back in with the First Alert Weather team. Right now early expectations of 0.25" to 0.50" of rain seems likely - another small dent in the ongoing drought.
Much cooler weather blows in behind Sunday's rain. Temperatures will dip below freezing in many areas on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.