Morning Sunshine Sets Stage for Baltimore’s Home Opener

The first day of the season in Baltimore feels like a breath of fresh air. Temperatures will hover around 70°F, giving fans and players a pleasant backdrop for the Orioles’ opening game. Winds from the south‑southwest will pick up, blowing at 20 to 30 mph and adding a brisk edge to the afternoon. Rain is expected to stay mostly north of the city, keeping the stadium dry. A quick shower might touch the field, but it won’t affect play or seating. Friday will bring a different scene. A cold front moves in, bringing steady rain and scattered thunderstorms early in the morning. The wet spell will calm by late afternoon, leaving behind a cool, breezy day with temperatures sliding from the 60s to the low 40s. People should dress warmly for the late‑afternoon chill.Saturday night starts to feel colder still, with temperatures dropping below freezing early the next morning. The day will stay in the 50s and feature a cold wind that makes the air feel even cooler. Sunday offers a slight reprieve as sunshine and southwesterly breezes lift the temperature back into the 50s or low 60s. By early next week, Maryland will begin to warm again. While scattered showers may appear on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, the weather will clear enough for temperatures to climb into the 60s. By Wednesday, April 1st, it could even reach the high 70s or low 80s, setting a warm tone for the remainder of the week.