Maryland Weather: 02-20-2026

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the Maryland Weather Podcast. It's Friday, February 16th. Folks, Maryland is running a 12 degree temperature split this morning. Baltimore's sitting pretty at 49 degrees. Western Maryland? Stuck in the 30s. That's like two different seasons sharing one state line. Here's the deal. Step outside in the Baltimore Metro and you'll feel that light southwest breeze carrying 49 degrees of pure February kindness. That's almost spring, and your jacket might feel like overkill. Head west into Central Maryland and the thermometer drops to 39 degrees. Still pleasant, but you'll notice the difference. Now keep driving toward the mountains. Western Maryland greets you at 37 degrees with a westerly wind that makes it feel even cooler. The good news? Every region stays dry today. There's only a slight chance of a stray shower. Basically, leave the umbrella at home. Tonight, temperatures dip into the 30s statewide. Nothing dramatic. Just a quiet Friday night cool down. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. We're locked into a calm, dry pattern. Highs creep through the 40s over the weekend. By Tuesday, even the mountains could flirt with 50 degrees. That's the kind of slow warming trend that gets your crocuses thinking dangerous thoughts. Air quality sits at moderate today. Most folks won't notice, but sensitive groups should keep it in mind. One more thing worth celebrating. Sunrise hits at 6:33 tomorrow morning, and we're gaining almost three minutes of daylight every single day. Spring's not here yet, but it's lacing up its boots. Alright. If you're enjoying these morning updates, share the podcast with a friend. It really does help more people find us. Bundle up if you're out west, and enjoy that warmth along the coast. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.