Maryland commuters are stepping into a brisk February morning with temperatures near 36 degrees and a steady northwest breeze sweeping across the Inner Harbor. Flags are snapping, and the wind cuts sharply between downtown buildings. The air feels colder than the thermometer suggests.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, highs climb to around 44 degrees this afternoon. Northwest winds increase to 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 34 mph. Skies turn partly sunny, but the breeze keeps that winter edge in place.
Drivers along I-95, I-83 and the Baltimore Beltway should brace for crosswinds on bridges and open stretches. Secure loose outdoor items and use caution in high-profile vehicles. Winds ease after sunset, but temperatures fall quickly into the upper 20s.
Lows drop near 29 degrees tonight under mostly clear skies. Any damp pavement could refreeze. This is peak season for flash freezing, when melted moisture hardens into black ice. Early Thursday travel may include isolated slick spots.
Clouds increase Thursday with a high near 39 degrees. Friday turns sunny with highs around 40. Valentine’s Weekend Feb. 13-15 looks brighter and milder. Saturday reaches near 49 degrees under full sun before clouds return Sunday with a chance of rain.
Early next week trends warmer, with highs climbing into the upper 40s and near 50 by Tuesday. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-average temperatures across the Mid-Atlantic, hinting at a gradual late-winter thaw.
Five Day Outlook for Baltimore, Maryland:
Today: High 44°, breezy with gusts to 34 mph.
Thursday: High 39°, increasing clouds.
Friday: High 40°, sunny.
Saturday: High 49°, sunny.
Sunday: High 43°, chance of rain after 1 p.m.
