Baltimore to see mild week before rain returns Thursday

The National Weather Service forecasts a mild week for the Baltimore region, with temperatures rising steadily before precipitation arrives on Thursday. Rain is likely to disrupt the end of the workweek, but conditions are expected to improve by the weekend.

Monday will start partly sunny with a high near 67 degrees. Skies will remain partly cloudy through the night, and temperatures will drop to around 49 degrees. Tuesday brings warmer and sunnier weather, with highs reaching 71 degrees. Mostly sunny skies are expected during the day, though clouds may increase overnight. Temperatures will fall to 53 degrees, and patchy fog could develop after midnight.

Wednesday should see early fog clear out, giving way to mostly sunny skies. Temperatures may reach 73 degrees before clouds move in during the evening. A slight chance of rain exists after 1 a.m. Wednesday night, setting the stage for wetter weather later in the week.

Thursday marks the main rain event. Precipitation is likely, especially before the early afternoon, with a 60% chance of rain and a high near 74 degrees. Rain may persist into Thursday night before becoming more scattered on Friday. Friday brings a 50% chance of showers and a high near 72 degrees.

The weekend is expected to be dry. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 68 degrees, followed by a mostly clear night with temperatures dropping to 48 degrees. Sunday should also be sunny, with a high near 66 degrees, providing a pleasant close to the week.