Strong cold front brings rain and cool temperatures to Maryland
- Warm, summer-like temperatures dominated the early week in Maryland, peaking in the upper 70s and lower 80s.
- A strong cold front moved through Maryland on Tuesday night, bringing significant rainfall and cooler air.
- Following the cold front, Maryland experienced a return to more seasonal temperatures in the 60s and 70s.
In Maryland, the first week of October started off warmer than usual, with temperatures reaching into the upper 70s to lower 80s. The weather remained pleasant as a result of a southerly flow and high pressure, providing comfortably cool mornings and warm afternoons. However, a significant change was on the horizon as meteorologists predicted a powerful cold front moving through the region. On Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, this cold front was expected to bring widespread rain and even possible thunderstorms to the area, marking the end of the warm spell. The rain was considered needed due to ongoing drought concerns in some parts of the state. As the front approached, residents experienced increased humidity and clouds, signaling the transition from the summer-like temperatures of early October. Rain began to fall in various parts of Maryland, creating challenges for the Wednesday morning commute, which was expected to be slow and wet, with moderate to locally heavy rainfall reported. Following the passage of the cold front, conditions were anticipated to cool significantly, bringing seasonal temperatures back into the forecast. The aftermath of the cold front was for temperatures to dip back into the 60s and low 70s, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday. This drop in temperature was complemented by drier air due to the arrival of Canadian high pressure, resulting in a seasonably cool and crisp finish to the week. The expected weather change would also bring about clear skies and cooling overnight temperatures, with lows possibly dropping into the 30s and 40s, especially in elevated areas and valleys across Western Maryland. Looking ahead, meteorologists warned that a coastal storm could affect the weekend weather outlook, although its track remained uncertain. There were scenarios where the system could bring heavy rain and gusty winds to Maryland if it hugged the coast or remain offshore with minimal impact. Residents were advised to stay updated as forecasts evolved closer to the weekend, pending clarity on the storm's development.