Weekend Storm Targeting MD To Bring Rain, Possible Wintry Mix

An incoming storm could dampen Valentine's Day weekend plans in Maryland, bringing widespread rain and a possible wintry mix to the Baltimore region, according to the latest forecasts.

The storm, which pummeled California with rain and mountain snow earlier this week, is expected to shift east later this week and could track in a way that brings snow, ice and rain to part of the northeastern United States this weekend, AccuWeather wrote in its latest forecast.

"While there is not a large area of Arctic air to the north, there is enough cold air for some precipitation to be snow and ice," AccuWeather Senior Director of Forecasting Operations Dan DePodwin said. "At this time, the greatest risk for any snow and ice will be from the mid-Atlantic into southern portions of New England."

While the exact timing, track and strength of the storm are uncertain, National Weather Service forecasters said the system is most likely to impact Maryland on Sunday into Monday.

As the storm advances into Maryland, it could briefly bring a wintry mix to the region, especially north and west of the Beltway, The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang said in its latest forecast.

A bulk of the precipitation on Sunday will likely be rain, according to NWS forecasters. There's a chance that up to an inch of rain could fall, especially in areas to the south.

"If higher rainfall values are realized, especially in areas with residual snow pack and icy rivers, there could be some localized flooding issues," the National Weather Service wrote. "The system should be exiting the area by Monday morning."

Once the storm exits the state, Marylanders can expect a surge of warm weather with temperatures reaching the mid-50s by Wednesday.

Here's a look at the detailed forecast through the weekend:

Thursday: Scattered flurries before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Thursday Night: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Light west wind.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Sunday: A chance of rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.