Wild Temps, 50 MPH Wind Gusts, Maybe Snow In Maryland Forecast

BALTIMORE, MD — The winds whipping across the state are the tip of the iceberg for Maryland weather. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for most of the state of Maryland, forecasting gusts of 50 mph on Wednesday. But that's not all. The forecast shows that a 30-degree temperature drop is coming, and after temps yo-yo over the next couple of days, there is a possibility of snow this weekend.

Let's start with the wind. Strong winds will last until early Wednesday evening, according to weather officials. A wind advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, calling for sustained 25 to 35 mph winds with gusts up to 50 mph.

During a wind advisory, driving may be difficult for some, particularly in high-profile vehicles. Transportation officials advise keeping both hands on the wheel to maintain control. In addition, power outages and falling tree limbs are possible.

Just before 4 p.m., the National Weather Service advised there was dense fog around parts of the Baltimore metropolitan area and northeastern Maryland. Particularly low-visibility areas include Abingdon, BWI and spots close to the Chesapeake Bay, officials say. Use caution and increase following distance.

Several Maryland bridges are under wind warnings and restrictions:

A gale warning is also in effect for the waters until midnight.

The wind is accompanying a cold front moving across the region. Yes, get ready for a 30-degree drop as the sun sets. Temperatures that were in the 60s will fall to the low 30s overnight.

On Thursday, there's a high of 50 dropping to around 40 degrees at night.

Warmth returns Friday, with temps in the low 60s before they take a plunge to the low 30s Friday night.

Then comes the snow.

So far, weather officials say there is a 90 percent chance of snow Saturday morning.

The forecast calls for rain, snow and sleet from 2 to 8 a.m. on Saturday, followed by snow and sleet.

The high will be in upper 30s and the low will be about 29 degrees Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service.

The following areas are under the wind advisory until 7 p.m. Wednesday:

• Anne Arundel County
• Baltimore (northern and southern)
• Calvert County
• Carroll County
• Cecil County (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
• Charles County
• Frederick County
• Harford County (northwest and southeast)
• Howard County (central, northwest and southeast)
• Montgomery County (central, northwest and southeast)
• Prince George's County
• St. Mary's County

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