BALTIMORE, Md. – Rain drips steadily off porch rails and car hoods across central Maryland this morning, setting a damp but temporary scene before a much brighter Halloween arrives. After two straight days of soggy skies, the region is poised for a sharp turnaround—one that should please families planning Trick-or-Treat events from downtown Baltimore to Towson and Ellicott City.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, scattered showers will continue through Thursday with embedded thunderstorms possible along I-95 and Route 40. Gusty east winds up to 25 mph may briefly reduce visibility and slow morning commutes. Rain could total between one and two inches before clearing late Thursday night.
Residents should allow extra time on slick roads and keep storm drains clear of leaves to avoid localized flooding. Outdoor Halloween decorations may need to be secured ahead of Thursday’s gusty winds, but conditions turn ideal by Friday afternoon as drier air sweeps in from the west.
Friday will bring sunshine, brisk west winds, and highs near 60°F—classic late-fall air perfect for evening costumes. Trick-or-Treaters should plan for temperatures in the upper 40s by early evening under mostly clear skies.
The weekend ahead looks like a reward for patience: sunny Saturday skies with highs near 61°F, followed by a milder Sunday in the mid-60s. Early November, however, won’t stay so gentle—models hint at a cooler pattern taking shape early next week, perhaps the first real taste of the season’s chill.
After all, November tends to arrive brisk and bold across Maryland—and this year looks no different.
Five-Day Forecast for Baltimore, MD:
Wed: 59/54 – Scattered showers; breezy northeast winds up to 20 mph.
Thu: 67/50 – Showers, chance of thunder; windy at times.
Fri: 60/46 – Sunny and breezy; pleasant Trick-or-Treat evening near 50°.
Sat: 61/44 – Sunny, crisp, ideal for fall cleanups.
Sun: 63/45 – Mostly sunny; mild afternoon, cooler trend early next week.
