Warmer Weather Arrives for First Weekend of Spring in Maryland

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After a chilly start to spring, temperatures in Maryland will warm up over the first weekend of the season, with highs reaching the 60s on Saturday and even approaching 80 degrees in some areas on Sunday. However, the warmer weather will be short-lived, as another cold front is expected to arrive late Sunday, bringing rain showers and dropping temperatures below freezing again on Monday night.

Why it matters

The fluctuating spring weather patterns in Maryland are typical for the region, but can still be disruptive to residents' plans and activities. The warm weekend will provide a welcome respite before the return of colder conditions, highlighting the unpredictable nature of early spring weather in the area.

The details

On Saturday, skies will be mostly sunny, with temperatures climbing into the 60s. However, a breezy northwest wind around 10 mph will make it feel a bit cooler. Sunday will be cloudier, but a southerly breeze will bring even warmer air, with highs potentially reaching the 70s around Baltimore and even approaching 80 degrees west of the city.

• Saturday will be the sunnier day of the weekend.
• Sunday will turn cloudier, but temperatures will be warmer, reaching the 70s around Baltimore.
• Another cold front will arrive late Sunday, bringing rain showers and dropping temperatures below freezing again on Monday night.

What’s next

The cold front arriving late Sunday will bring rain showers, and temperatures will drop below freezing again on Monday night, requiring residents to adjust their plans and activities accordingly.