October 23, 2023
Monday Morning Update
A change of pace away from active weather. This week starts off with the signal of a stuck weather pattern with a storm track well to our northwest. This means most of this week for the Mid-Atlantic will be dry.
Winds will be light for the next two days, allowing maximum cooling in the morning and one more chance for frost (if you didn’t get it today, then tomorrow).
The flip side will bring in warmer air later in the week with a distinct surge in temperatures.
Morning Temperatures
The freeze has reached the high mountains of Western Maryland. Some pockets approaching the 30s for the inland valleys WEST AND NORTH of Baltimore.
At this time of year, temperatures in urban areas and by the water remain warmer.
Morning Surface Weather
High and Dry! High Pressure overhead results in light winds and little to no cloud cover for the next few days.
This will lock in for the week and gradually pump in warmer air.
Sunrise at 7:24 AM
Sunset at 6:17 PM
Normal Low in Baltimore: 44ºF
Record 28ºF in 1952
Normal High in Baltimore: 66ºF
Record 91ºF 1947
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It is common at this time of year for wide temperature spreads from chilly mornings to mild afternoons.
With High Pressure, a Ridge will get established and pump in warmer winds all week.
It may feel like summer again for a few afternoons. As the leaves in central Maryland and Pennsylvania reach their peak color, temps will push into the upper 70s and now I feel more confident there will be two days into the lower 80s.
A quiet weather week and shifting winds will allow the sun’s influence to be maximized. Top temps are expected to approach or surpass the 80s by the end of the week.
The crawling weather pattern may reach us with some showers on Sunday. That is still a question and not a promise.
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