Frost Wednesday night across Maryland followed by summer-like warmth
Wind and chilly air were the big weather story for this Wednesday. Although winds weren't as strong as Tuesday, it was still felt across the state.
Late tonight, skies remain clear and winds begin to step down, so some areas may see frost form. Frost advisories have been issued for Carroll, Howard, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Cecil and Harford Counties from 2 am until 9 am Thursday. Please cover or bring inside plants and flowers sensitive to the cold.
Our weather will go from frosty to fabulous Thursday afternoon with sunshine and highs in the middle 60s. Expect a northwest wind at 5 to 10 mph.
Summer-like temperatures will begin to build into the area on Good Friday and continue through Easter weekend. Friday's temperatures will surge into the middle to upper 70s with a southerly breeze at 10 to 20 mph. Cooler conditions will be present along and near Chesapeake Bay, but even in these locations temperatures should reach the lower 70s.
Saturday looks to be the warmest day of the holiday weekend. Despite plenty of clouds, temperatures will soar well into the 80s. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team is projecting highs in the middle 80s in Baltimore City. Closer to Chesapeake Bay, highs will top out in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Saturday looks to stay mainly dry.
Easter Sunday won't be as warm as Saturday, but it's still unseasonably warm for this time of year by about 10 degrees. Highs will top out in the middle to upper 70s in and around Baltimore City. Cooler temperatures of around 70° are likely in northeastern Maryland. Clouds will be around, but the weather should stay dry through the evening for any outdoor Easter activities including Easter egg hunts, brunches, and travel to and from church services.
Our next chance of showers and thunderstorms will arrive next Monday as a cold front approaches the area. Highs will top out in the upper 60s. Behind the front, temperatures will actually be warmer with partly to mostly sunny skies. Highs will top out in the middle 70s early next week.
