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Cold Front Brings Rain, Winds, and Canceled Bay Bridge Run

11/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A cold front brings wet weather to Maryland, with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms.
Rain will continue overnight into Monday as temperatures drop, with highs below 50°F on Monday and Tuesday.
Wind gusts up to 40 mph will create wind chills in the teens to 20s.
The Bay Bridge Run was canceled due to inclement weather, traffic operations resumed, and near-normal highs in the 50s are expected by midweek.

History

Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888, occurring from March 11 to 14, was one of the most severe blizzards in U.S. history, causing over 400 deaths and paralyzing the East Coast from Chesapeake Bay to Maine. This storm followed a series of harsh winters, including the Schoolhouse Blizzard in January 1888, highlighting the increasing challenges of extreme weather and the need for improved infrastructure and preparedness.

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Story summary

A cold front brings wet weather to Maryland, with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms.
Rain will continue overnight into Monday as temperatures drop, with highs below 50°F on Monday and Tuesday.
Wind gusts up to 40 mph will create wind chills in the teens to 20s.
The Bay Bridge Run was canceled due to inclement weather, traffic operations resumed, and near-normal highs in the 50s are expected by midweek.

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