{"id":8733,"date":"2025-12-17T10:53:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T15:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weather.umd.edu\/wordpress\/?p=8733"},"modified":"2025-12-17T10:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T15:53:14","slug":"morning-update-a-mild-end-to-finals-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weather.umd.edu\/wordpress\/2025\/12\/17\/morning-update-a-mild-end-to-finals-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Morning Update: A Mild End to Finals Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Expect mild temperatures for the end of your finals week in the mid-to-upper 50s. We may see some rain Thursday night into Friday morning, so be sure to pack your umbrellas if you have a Friday morning final!<\/span><\/p>\n

Today:<\/b><\/p>\n

Morning temperatures start in the lower 30s before reaching a daytime high around 50 degrees. Temperatures in the early evening will drop back into the upper-30s. Winds will be light and variable, and expect cloud cover increasing throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tonight:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Overnight temperatures will hover around 30 degrees, and winds will remain calm.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tomorrow (Thursday):\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Like today, Thursday\u2019s temperatures will start in the lower 30s and peak at about 50 degrees by the afternoon. Evening temperatures will hover around 50 degrees. Expect light and variable winds and cloudy conditions. <\/span><\/p>\n

Looking Ahead:<\/b><\/p>\n

We will be receiving some rain Thursday night into Friday morning, which should stop around noon. High temperatures will be in the 50s, which is a welcome change from the cold! On Friday evening, watch out for some breezy conditions, with winds nearing 20 mph. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Discussion:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

While high pressure is currently sitting in our area, a strong cold front is expected to pass through our area Thursday night into Friday, bringing with it our next dose of rain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Via www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

Pictured above in the pink box is the strong cold front making its way into our area Thursday evening.<\/span><\/p>\n

The passage of cold fronts brings colder air into the region, meaning that Friday temperatures will cool down once the cold front moves out. This can be seen in the temperature map below, with the noticeable boundary between colder and warmer air. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Via www.pivotalweather.com<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

The rough location of the cold front trekking through the area is indicated by the dark blue line.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s all for today. Have a great day, Terps and good luck with finals!<\/span><\/p>\n