MARYLAND — Friday brings another warm afternoon across Maryland, with temperatures climbing from the mid 50s in the morning to near 74 degrees by mid-afternoon. The region has now gone 12 days without rain, but a change in the pattern is on the way. Halloween brings more clouds and cooler air, and a coastal storm could deliver much-needed rain to the Mid-Atlantic by next Thursday.
Friday Warms From the 50s to Near 74 Degrees
The day starts cool, with temperatures near 54 degrees at 8 a.m. before climbing quickly through the morning. Readings reach the mid to upper 60s by late morning and the low 70s around midday.
Afternoon highs peak near 74 degrees between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. under partly sunny skies. Temperatures then fall back into the upper 60s by 6 p.m. and the mid 60s by early evening, keeping Friday night mild for outdoor plans.
Warm Front and High Pressure Keep the Region Dry for Now
A warm front stretches across the Mid-Atlantic on Friday morning, with warm air pushing into Baltimore, Washington, and areas to the south. High pressure near Tennessee is helping keep the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic dry for the time being.
Farther west, a low-pressure system over the Plains is bringing rain from Oklahoma and Texas toward Missouri. A cold front to the north near the Great Lakes is helping push cooler air into New York and Pennsylvania, setting up the cooler change for the weekend.
Halloween Brings More Clouds and Cooler Temperatures
Halloween Saturday is expected to bring more clouds and cooler air than Friday. Trick-or-treaters should plan for a noticeably cooler evening and dress in warmer layers.
Daylight saving time ends early Sunday morning, so clocks should be set back one hour before bed Saturday night. The time change will bring earlier sunsets starting Sunday evening, along with darker evening commutes in the week ahead.
Coastal Storm Could Bring Rain to Maryland and Virginia Next Thursday
A deep dip in the jet stream is expected over the central U.S. by Wednesday, bringing a cool and stormy pattern from the Plains to the Gulf Coast. That setup could help pull another area of low pressure from the Atlantic toward the East Coast later in the week.
Early model guidance shows rain spreading across Maryland, Virginia, and the Delmarva by Thursday afternoon, including areas near Baltimore and Richmond. This system is expected to bring rain rather than snow, offering welcome relief after the extended dry stretch, though timing and track could still change.
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