Plummeting temperatures follow Monday's severe storms in Maryland

Rounds of rain and storms caused some wind damage across western Howard, Frederick, Carroll, and parts of Baltimore Counties. Numerous trees fell, some on wires. Some minor property damage was also reported in Carroll County.

A Ground Stop was issued at BWI Airport from 2:45 p.m. through 5:15 p.m. due to the severe weather. 

Cold winds for St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day will be cold and windy with wind-chills staying in the 20s and lower 30s through the afternoon, despite high temperatures reaching around 40°. Winds will be out of the west-northwest at 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. 

We'll see a mix of clouds and sunshine. Scattered snow and sleet showers will sweep through Maryland during the afternoon and early evening hours.

Winds subside Wednesday but temperatures in the afternoon will once again climb to around 40°.

Warming trend for Baltimore for beginning of spring 

Thursday into Friday will be gradually warmer. Temperatures by Friday, the first day of (astronomical) spring, will be near normal in the upper 50s. 

Seasonably cool conditions will continue into next weekend. The next best chance of showers is Friday night into Saturday morning.