Baltimore, Maryland – A reinforcing Arctic front is sweeping through the Mid-Atlantic, delivering colder air and gusty winds Tuesday before setting the stage for a potential winter storm late this week into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office, cold air advection and brisk northwest winds will keep temperatures suppressed through Tuesday, with sunshine doing little to offset the chill. High pressure builds in Tuesday night into Wednesday, allowing winds to ease but setting up very cold overnight lows across Maryland, northern Virginia, and the District. Many locations will dip into the teens and lower 20s by Wednesday morning.
Temperatures rebound briefly Thursday, with highs climbing into the 40s and low 50s before another sharp drop arrives Friday as the next system approaches. Forecast guidance points to much colder conditions by Saturday, with daytime highs potentially struggling to reach the teens and lower 20s across parts of central Maryland and the Washington metro area.
Attention then turns to the weekend, when another low pressure system could bring snow to the region. While details remain uncertain, the pattern supports at least some winter precipitation, with the potential for travel impacts along major routes including I-95, I-70, and I-270.
Residents are urged to prepare for fluctuating temperatures, dress for dangerous cold, and monitor updates closely as confidence increases in the weekend system. Additional winter advisories or warnings may be issued later this week as the storm track becomes clearer.
