Other than the wind, Wednesday should be one of the mildest days in recent memory with highs reaching around 51 degrees under mostly sunny skies, the weather service said. The evening should remain clear with a low near 27 and west wind 7 to 16 mph, gusting up to 36 mph.

After weeks of below-freezing temperatures, the Baltimore area is expected to see highs in the 50s this week, according to the National Weather Service. Monday is forecast to be sunny near BWI Marshall Airport with a high near 50.

The Baltimore area is expected to see temperatures as high as 50 degrees this week, but snow is possible Friday.