April 23, 2012|By Scott Dance
A cold, windy and wet day is expected in Baltimore on Monday, with highs in the upper 40s, according to the National Weather Service.
Rain is likely, with a 70 percent chance. Winds of 15 to 25 mph are in the forecast, gusting up to 35 mph in the afternoon.
And there is a chance of snow in the region. Little to no accumulation is expected in the Baltimore area, but to the west, snowfall could be significant. Allegany County is under a winter weather advisory, while Garrett County is under a winter storm warning, expecting 4 to 8 inches of heavy, wet snow.
Winter storm warnings stretch through eastern West Virginia, the western half of Pennsylvania, western New York and northeastern Ohio. Snow accumulations of 4 inches to as much as 10 inches are expected.
A small craft advisory is in effect on the Chesapeake Bay on Monday.
Monday night, winds are expected to remain up to 20 mph and there is a 50 percent chance of rain or snow showers.
Tuesday, forecasters expect a chance of morning rain showers, 15 to 20 mph winds with 30 mph gusts and high temperatures in the upper 50s.