WEATHER BLOG: A Taste Of Spring

A frontal boundary became "hung up" over the region this afternoon. As a result, there was an interesting spread in temperatures, with BWI topping out around 55 degrees and D.C. tying a record high of 68 degrees. Regardless, most areas enjoyed a nice taste of spring. We will have to call it a teaser because we certainly don't anticipate seeing temps like this again for awhile. Tomorrow will not be as mild, but it also won't be dreadfully cold. Highs will top out in the low/mid 40s and a weak cold front will bring some showers to the region. The southward push of cold air has been stronger than predicted by most models, so we are basically going with the coldest guidance through tomorrow. This means the freezing line will likely drop to near the PA border and perhaps into northern Maryland. We will have to monitor the potential for a wintry mix and perhaps even some freezing rain tomorrow evening and night. Overall, Monday does not look like a wash-out… just a gray and damp day. Tuesday and Wednesday look pretty quiet, then an arctic front will plow through the area on Thursday and could bring a few flurries or snow showers along with it.