MD Braces For 1st Big Chill As Temperatures Take Major Dip: See Forecast

After a rainy weekend, Maryland will be experiencing its first taste of chillier temperatures this week, especially after the sun sets for the day.

Forecasters say falling temperatures are being caused by the high pressure coming from Canada. AccuWeather reported a frost or freeze risk is possible for some inland and rural areas at high elevations.

After temperatures peaked in the 70s on Monday, the National Weather Service says residents can expect to see readings plummeting to the 40s.

That will be the case for the remainder of the week. The NWS outlook shows max daily temperatures for the region will continue to bob around the 70-degree mark before nosediving to about 50 degrees.

The chilliest night is forecast for Tuesday, when temperatures are expected to be around 44 degrees.

Forecasters say residents should take preventative measures to protect any sensitive outdoor plants or vegetation.

Detailed Forecast For Baltimore Region

Monday Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.