BALTIMORE, MD – The morning begins calm along the Inner Harbor, the air crisp at 51°F under clear skies. But a change is brewing across Maryland, with clouds already gathering to the west. After one more mild day, a round of light rain and gusty breezes will mark the arrival of cooler, truer fall weather by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Sterling, skies will cloud up Tuesday afternoon as a weak front approaches from the Appalachians. Showers may reach the Baltimore metro between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., briefly dampening the evening commute along I-95 and I-70. Rain totals should stay light—under a tenth of an inch—but enough to create slick patches on bridges and wet leaves along shaded roads.
By Wednesday, the front clears east, and sunshine returns with drier west winds gusting to 25 mph. Temperatures fall from the low 70s Tuesday to the mid-60s Wednesday, and Thursday morning lows will dip into the mid-40s. The shift will bring that first real hint of seasonal chill, a reminder that Maryland’s First Fall Freeze could be approaching before month’s end if clear nights persist.
Residents can expect ideal weather for cleanup, hiking, and outdoor decorating by Thursday afternoon. The air will feel crisp and dry, perfect for late-October events. Looking ahead, the weekend holds steady with sunshine and highs near 62°F—classic fall conditions for football, fall festivals, and leaf-peeping trips across central Maryland’s hills.
Five-Day Forecast for Baltimore, MD:
Tue: 73/52 – Increasing clouds; light evening showers.
Wed: 65/47 – Sunny and breezy; cooler air moves in.
Thu: 64/45 – Sunny; crisp, fall feel returns.
Fri: 62/45 – Bright and cool; pleasant autumn day.
Sat: 62/48 – Partly sunny; calm and seasonal.
