A warm, humid pattern continues across the region Thursday, with highs generally in the upper 70s to upper 80s and showers or thunderstorms developing. Lower-elevation areas near Washington and Harrisburg will be especially warm, including highs near 87-88 at Liberty Mountain, Bryce, and Massanutten. Morning fog is likely in several mountain areas, with very poor visibility currently reported near Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, and Tussey Mountain.
Friday offers the best break, with clearing and cooler temperatures, followed by another unsettled stretch Saturday night through Monday. Showers become widespread Sunday, with additional rain chances Monday. The higher West Virginia and western Maryland terrain stays somewhat cooler -- Snowshoe reaches only around 70 Thursday and Timberline remains in the lower 70s Friday -- but those areas also face frequent showers, fog, and occasional thunderstorms. Expect damp, changeable conditions rather than a prolonged dry mountain-weather period.
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