Now THIS feels like fall. It was 42 degrees this morning out here on the WeatherDeck in Cockeysville. The low at BWI was 44 degrees, the coldest morning since May 22. That approached the record for the date, but fell short. The coldest Sept. 16 on record was in 1873, when the mercury stood at 41 degrees in Baltimore.

Night shift forecasters out at Sterling were fretting about whether to post a frost advisory for far northern and western suburbs tonight. Mighty early in the season for that. Check back later today to see what the day shift decides.

Here are some other early-morning readings around the region:

Inner Harbor:  55 degrees

York Airport:  38 degrees

Cumberland:  39 degrees

Morgantown, W. Va.:  39 degrees

Washington-Reagan Arpt.:  51 degrees

Dulles International:  43 degrees

The weather for the week ahead looks fabulous if you don't care about our lack of rain. Clear skies and highs in the 70s or low 80s, with cool nights, right into next weekend as high pressure settles in for a long stay. Expect a slow warming trend by mid-week. But still no need for the AC, and no need for heat. So open the windows, bank those degree-days and enjoy.