Windy Day Ahead as Cooler Air Rushes In

Southern storm system stays south, keeping Baltimore dry but breezy

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A cold front is approaching the Baltimore area, bringing a surge of cooler air and gusty winds from the northwest. Temperatures will drop back down after a brief warming trend yesterday. While a southern storm system brings rain to the Carolinas, Baltimore will stay dry but experience blustery conditions throughout the day.

Why it matters

The arrival of the cold front and cooler air marks a shift in the weather pattern for the region. The gusty winds could impact travel and outdoor activities, while the lack of precipitation means the dry spell will continue in Baltimore.

The details

Temperatures this morning jumped to 45°F at BWI Airport, signaling the cold front's approach. Once the front passes, winds will pick up from the northwest, gusting up to 30 mph. The cooler air will push temperatures back down, with highs only reaching the low 40s. A low pressure system near Raleigh will ride along a southern track, keeping the rain well to the south of Baltimore.

  • The cold front is expected to move through the Baltimore area in the early morning hours.
  • Winds will increase throughout the day, with the strongest gusts of 25-30 mph occurring in the afternoon.

The players

Baltimore

The city that will experience the windy and cooler conditions as the cold front passes through.

Raleigh low pressure system

The low pressure system that is tracking along a southern path, keeping the rain away from Baltimore.

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What they’re saying

“We must be prepared for the gusty winds and cooler temperatures as this cold front moves through the region.”

— Justin Berk, Meteorologist (justinweather.com)

What’s next

The focus will shift to the potential for a winter weather event this weekend, as models continue to analyze the possibility of snow or a wintry mix moving into the area on Sunday.

The takeaway

While the cooler air and blustery conditions will be noticeable today, the real story to watch is the potential for a winter storm system to impact the region this weekend, which could bring a mix of snow and rain to the Baltimore area.