BALTIMORE, MD — The early sun glints off the Inner Harbor this morning as a calm, mild stretch continues — but not for long. A new round of November weather changes is on the way, bringing Friday rain, gusty winds across the Chesapeake, and a cooler finish by Sunday.
The National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington reports that today stays pleasant with light northwest winds easing through the morning. Highs near 59°F and dry air make it ideal for commuters, yard cleanup, or early weekend prep. Tonight remains clear before clouds begin building Friday as moisture spreads east from the Ohio Valley.
By Friday afternoon, skies turn gray across central Maryland, northern Virginia, and D.C., with showers developing after sunset. Rain chances increase to 60% Friday night, continuing into early Saturday. Roads may be slick for late-night travel, especially along I-95 and the Baltimore–Washington Parkway, but heavy rainfall isn’t expected.
Saturday warms briefly near 70°F, a mild spike before the next front cools things again. Sunday brings more clouds and scattered showers — a 40–60% chance of rain through midday — before drier, cooler air moves in from the west.
Early next week, highs tumble back into the 40s and low 50s, signaling a sharp November cooldown ahead of Veterans Day Tuesday, when sunny skies and crisp air return.
After that, forecasters are watching a potential Arctic push across the eastern U.S. that could deliver the season’s first true cold snap before midmonth — and possibly, an early tease of snow for the northern Appalachians.
Residents planning weekend travel or outdoor events should keep an eye on changing conditions late Friday and early Saturday. It’s the kind of pattern that reminds Marylanders: autumn is fading fast — winter is waiting in the wings.
