Cloud cover cut back on our sunshine yesterday but it also prevented any severe weather and kept temperatures from reaching the 90-plus that Sterling had forecast for the Baltimore area. Again.

High temperatures at the airport have not been able to get past 86 degrees this week, despite repeated forecasts for 90-plus afternoons. Today's forecast high for the airport is 94 degrees. But only time will tell if we make it.

Whether we do or not, it looks like we'll be enjoying comfortable highs in the low- to mid 80s right through the weekend as cooler, drier air pushes in from the north and west behind a cold front.

Before we get there, forecasters say there's another chance Thursday for some warm, stickier weather and more showers, but it does not look like there's any risk for severe weather.

So, look for a great weekend. If you're headed for the beaches, there's a slight risk of thunderstorms for the rest of the work week. But the weekend looks fine, with highs near 80 degrees and sunny skies. Don't forget the sun block!

Still not cool enough? Go west, to Deep Creek lake or Oakland, (left) where the weekend highs will hover around 70 degrees, with overnight lows in the sleep-friendly 50s!