Periods of Rain Continue in Baltimore Area

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The Baltimore area will see periods of rain continue over the next few days as a front remains stalled in the Mid-Atlantic region. Temperatures will gradually rise, reaching the upper 40s to near 50 degrees on Wednesday, but the cooler air will be stubborn to displace, keeping parts of Maryland in the 50s while areas to the south could reach the 70s. The warm air is expected to eventually win out, potentially by the weekend or next week.

Why it matters

The ongoing rain and cool temperatures in the Baltimore area are a result of a weather pattern known as 'Cold Air Damming', which is common east of the Appalachian Mountains. This pattern can keep the region chilly and damp for an extended period, impacting daily activities and routines.

The details

With a front stalled near the Mid-Atlantic region, periods of rain will continue in the Baltimore area for the next couple of days, including on Wednesday. Temperatures will turn a little milder on Wednesday, reaching the upper 40s to near 50 degrees, but the cooler air will be slow to displace. This 'Cold Air Damming' pattern, where the denser, cold air near the surface is reluctant to give way to the warmer air from the south, can keep parts of Maryland stuck in the 50s while areas to the south see temperatures in the 70s.

• Periods of rain will continue in the Baltimore area for the next few days.
• On Wednesday, temperatures will reach the upper 40s to near 50 degrees.
• The warm air from the south is expected to eventually win out, potentially by the weekend or next week.

What’s next

The warm air from the south is expected to eventually displace the cooler air, potentially by the weekend or next week, leading to higher temperatures in the Baltimore area.