Maryland — A gray haze hangs over the Inner Harbor at sunrise, and pockets of fog drift across I-95 and I-83 as commuters ease into the morning. Temperatures sit near 37 degrees, cool and damp, with visibility reduced in spots before 10 a.m.
Areas of fog will gradually thin late this morning. Skies remain mostly cloudy with a high near 53. Light southwest winds keep conditions calm, but the air feels heavy and unsettled.
Rain chances increase by midweek. According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, a 30 percent chance of rain develops Wednesday afternoon after 1 p.m. Highs reach 56, mild for February. Roads may turn damp for the evening drive.
A slight chance of rain lingers Wednesday night with lows near 45. Thursday brings a better opportunity for measurable rainfall. Showers become more likely after 1 p.m., with a 50 percent chance and highs near 52. Rain turns likely Thursday night, with a 70 percent chance and lows around 41.
Friday looks wet. Rain is likely, mainly before 1 p.m., with an 80 percent chance and highs near 52. Expect slick pavement and slower travel along the I-95 corridor during peak hours.
The weekend cools down. Saturday carries a 30 percent chance of rain and highs near 52. By Sunday, colder air filters in. A rain and snow mix becomes possible, with a 50 percent chance and highs near 43. Even light snow could create slushy patches late in the day.
