March 19 Warm And Dry Brings Fire Risk Then Welcome Rain Tomorrow
March 19 2025
Wednesday Morning Report
We expect this spring preview to continue. Yesterday temps reached the upper 60s and are forecast to reach the same today. I would not be surprised if some spots hit 70F.
The dry conditions have prompted a Special Statement from The National Weather Service for Elevated Fire Risk. This drought really is a factor and becomes more noticeable every time we have a breezy and clear day. Rain alternating every other day over the next few days may help a little.
Less Than One Day Left In Winter
Spring Equinox is 5:01 AM Thursday
CLIMATE DATA: Baltimore
TODAY March 19
Sunrise at 7:11 AM
Sunset at 7:18 PM
Normal Low in Baltimore: 35ºF
Record 12ºF in 1876
Normal High in Baltimore: 56ºF
Record 78ºF 1894; 1918
Baltimore Seasonal Snow
12.7”
Drought Reminder
Rainfall Deficit at BWI
- Ending 2024 = -8.00”
- Since Jan 1 = -3.12”
- We are DOWN -11.12” including last year
TODAY’S WEATHER
Morning Temperatures
Morning Surface Weather
High Pressure provides the Eastern US with clear and calm weather. This mid-March sun will allow temperatures to warm into the 60s.
Colder air is still causing snow across the Northern Plains, which will feed into the next frontal boundary that will reach us on Thursday.
Storm Forecast Through Thursday
Afternoon Temperatures
THURSDAY WEATHER
Morning Temperatures
Wind Forecast: 8 AM to 8 PM
Gusty winds will increase from the South ahead of the cold front. Later in the day, they will change to a colder west flow.
Radar Simulation: Noon to Midnight
Snapshots Thursday
4 PM
Temperatures
Wind
6 PM
8 PM
10 PM
As this exits the coast, snow showers will bring a fresh coating to the mountains.
Looking Ahead: Saturday to Monday
Two cold fronts will bring in the chance for afternoon showers and a thunderstorm on both Saturday and Monday.
7 Day Forecast
Warm with more days in the 60s.
Showers on Thursday may have some thunder.
Then, a mix of breezy cooler days and rain showers on alternating days.
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Just A Bit Outside Feb 19
Brief Recap Of The Record Snow For Virginia and the abrupt change from the longer range potential track.
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