BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland’s damp Columbus Day holiday wraps up with lingering rain and gusty winds before sunshine makes a strong return by Tuesday. A brisk northeast wind will keep conditions cool early in the day, but drier, milder air moves in as the week continues, setting up ideal weather for fall activities and commutes along I-95.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, showers will taper off Monday night as a coastal system drifts east. Wind gusts up to 25 mph are possible early Monday, especially near the Chesapeake Bay and Patapsco River. The gale warning for marine areas is expected to expire by late Monday evening as calmer conditions develop.
Drivers along I-695 and I-83 should watch for slick roads early Monday but can expect improving visibility and dry pavement by Tuesday morning. Cooler air lingers briefly before temperatures rebound into the 70s under mostly sunny skies.
The rest of the week stays comfortably warm and dry, ideal for post-holiday cleanup, leaf-viewing trips, and pumpkin patch outings. Morning lows will dip into the upper 40s and lower 50s midweek, signaling a classic mid-October chill but no frost or freeze concerns yet.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor decorations and check storm drains before rainfall wraps up, then enjoy the stretch of pleasant weather that follows.
Five-Day Forecast for Baltimore, MD:
Mon: 64/57 – Rain likely; breezy with gusts to 25 mph near Bay.
Tue: 73/57 – Mostly sunny; warmer and calmer.
Wed: 70/46 – Sunny and crisp; great for fall outings.
Thu: 69/43 – Clear skies; cool morning start.
Fri: 71/47 – Mild sunshine; perfect for pumpkin patch visits.
