Showers move through Maryland late Friday, Saturday morning
The first of two storm system is set to bring damp weather to Maryland this evening through early Saturday. A second system will impact Maryland in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.
Rainy weather in Maryland Friday evening
Scattered showers are moving into the greater Baltimore metro and eastern shore. Wet weather becomes widespread overnight.
Rainfall totals will range from 0.20" to 0.40" for most of our area. This is beneficial rain, but it certainly won't erase the ongoing drought. Showers will gradually exit the area Saturday morning, into early Saturday afternoon. Rain will end in northern areas first, but will hang on through lunch time closer to the Potomac River.
Clouds begin to clear Saturday afternoon and early evening. Temperatures peak in the mid-50s Saturday afternoon. Plan on a chilly Saturday night. Under a clearing sky, temperatures will drop back into the 40s right after sunset.
Weather for Baltimore Ravens game
The second half of the weekend is looking spectacular, with sunnier weather. Sunday morning will be chilly, with temperatures in the low to mid-30s around sunrise. There will be some frost in many areas. It'll 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. Get ready for a mostly sunny sky, breeze and seasonably cool temperatures in the 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.
Monday will feature the best travel weather of the week across Maryland with lots of sunshine.
A complex storm system will enter our area Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing milder temperatures, breezy weather, and the opportunity for a few rounds of rain. As of now, it appears that showers will develop during the day Tuesday. The greatest chance for showers would be during the afternoon and evening hours. While the showers will be fairly widespread, rainfall totals don't look too impressive; around 0.25". This should limit the degree of impact during a time of increasing to peak travel.
Wednesday looks even milder as temperatures warm into the 60s. A few rounds of showers are possible Wednesday as well. A couple thunderstorms cannot be ruled out.
It's possible that Thanksgiving temperatures could tumble through the day. Cold weather 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 upper 30s and lower 40s.
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 great weekend,
Cutter
