For those in Baltimore and the surrounding areas, today's weather forecast heralds a brief respite from recent winds, with cooler temperatures on tap thanks to a high-pressure system sweeping over the region. The evening will bring thicker clouds and a risk of showers in some parts, especially as we look toward the Alleghenies in the late afternoon and evening hours. Extra attention is warranted for those in central VA Piedmont, Shenandoah Valley, and Potomac Highlands, as fire danger remains elevated due to notably dry conditions in these locales, according to the National Weather Service.

A cold front is expected to enter the stage late tonight and dominate the weather narrative into Monday afternoon, introducing widespread shower chances and gusty winds up to 25 mph. Before this act unfolds, Baltimore's high temperatures should hang close to normal, ranging from low to mid-50s in most areas, with central VA Piedmont seeing a slight uptick to about 60 degrees, according to the National Weather Service .

As we press into the early week, rain totals from the incoming front will remain light to moderate, barely tipping the scales at a tenth to a quarter-inch—most of which is slated for the Alleghenies and north-central Maryland. As this system sweeps through, temperatures will climb into the mid-to-upper 60s on Monday before a post-frontal cooldown. Moving into Tuesday, another wave of pressure will keep the area under a broad trough, with more precipitation potentially on tap and temperature highs settling into the 50s and 60s.

Looking ahead to the latter half of the week, a warm-up beckons as the progressive pattern shifts the mean ridge over the eastern U.S., alongside the potential for a change-up in the weather as we nudge toward next weekend. Forecasting becomes a murkier affair as temperatures exhibit a wide range of potential outcomes, with the National Weather Service noting spreading uncertainty due to "notable differences between the 25th and 75th percentiles" for temperature forecasts. However, much of the local populace might find a measure of comfort in an upward trend through Saturday's temperatures, provided the weather patterns play out as predicted.

For those with a mind for marine ventures, the waters play host to a weak high-pressure today, with winds tipping toward Small Craft Advisory levels starting this evening and rolling into Monday afternoon. The week promises more such advisories as Tuesday into Wednesday brings a new disturbance through, with showers potentially roiling the waters again. Come Thursday, winds should mellow to about 10 to 15 knots as they shift to a southwesterly bearing, offering a brief window of smoother seafaring conditions.