Freezing cold in Maryland Tuesday night before spring weekend weather

Much chillier weather has settled into Maryland, setting the stage for a widespread freeze tonight. A Freeze Warning is in effect midnight until 9 a.m. Wednesday for the entire WJZ viewing area. Gardeners, sensitive plants will need to be covered or moved indoors.

Freeze warning issued for most of Maryland 

The combination of a clear sky, dry air and calmer wind is the perfect setup for a quick drop in temperature after sunset. Grab a coat if you have outdoor evening plans.

Wednesday morning includes a widespread late season freeze.  Temperatures plunge into the mid and upper 20s outside of the Baltimore Beltway and closer to 30° in the city. Wind-chills will drop into the upper teens and lower 20s across northern and northeastern Maryland. 

Temperatures warm into the upper 40s and lower 50s on Wednesday afternoon, with lots of sunshine. Another cold morning is expected on Thursday, though fewer areas will dip below freezing. Cool temperatures and bright weather continue through Thursday afternoon, ahead of a warm-up.

Nice spring weekend weather in Baltimore 

This weekend features great weather for plans. There is a small chance of scattered, brief light rain on Saturday. Aside from that, the forecast is dry. Temperatures peak in the low to mid-70s on Saturday and upper 60s to lower 70s on Sunday.

Much warmer weather moves into Maryland next workweek. Baltimore will push 90° by mid-week.