Wet weather expected in Maryland Friday into Saturday
Temperatures are nearly steady in the low to mid-40s this evening. The sky remains cloudy through the night. Areas of fog may develop overnight, as well.
Our next storm system will bring a a greater chance of rain as the weekend arrives. In its wake, sunshine finally returns to the First Alert Forecast.
Friday begins with temperatures in the upper 30s and lower 40s. You'll be lucky to see any sunshine through the day on Friday. Temperatures top-out in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Rain holds off until later in the afternoon and evening.
Wet weather late Friday into Saturday
Overcast and cool weather continues Friday with most of the daylight hours remaining dry. Showers will push in from the west toward Friday evening and will continue through the mid-afternoon hours on Saturday.
We are not looking at a substantial amount of rain, but rainfall totals during this time should range from 0.20" to 0.30" for most of our Maryland neighborhoods. Other than some damp streets, sidewalks, and the need for an umbrella, the rain won't deliver any major impacts to our area.
The cold front that brings the clouds and showers Friday evening through mid-afternoon Saturday will push to our south by Saturday evening. Skies will clear Saturday evening and night with low temperatures dropping into the mid-30s.
Weather for the Baltimore Ravens game
The second half of the weekend is looking spectacular with brighter skies and seasonably brisk weather. Sunday's temperatures will start in the mid-30s, but climb into the mid-40s for anyone tailgating at M&T Bank Stadium ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. kickoff against the Jets.
Actual game weather looks fantastic as well with mostly sunny skies, not too much wind, and seasonably comfortable temperatures with highs in the mid-50s.
Weather for Thanksgiving week
The next big change in our weather is set to arrive right around Thanksgiving. Temperatures trend much warmer leading up to the holiday.
Showers and a few storms will accompany a strong cold front through the state. The chance of rain starts to increase on Tuesday. Right now, it looks like the greatest chance of rain will occur on Wednesday. Much colder weather blows into Maryland behind the front. Its arrival time will determine how it feels outside on Thanksgiving. Plan on colder winds blowing by Thanksgiving night, at the latest.
It's possible that Thanksgiving temperatures could tumble through the day. Cold weather is will be in-place by Black Friday on into the holiday weekend. This will end up being the coldest stretch of weather so far this season. Multiple hard freezes are possible. Afternoons may remain in the 30s.
There is still uncertainty with this developing weather pattern. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team will let you know if the weather will impact your holiday travel or celebration plans.
Have a good evening,
Cutter
