Baltimore, Maryland – A broad and persistent stretch of colder-than-normal weather is expected to settle across Maryland from Friday through early the following week, bringing sustained freezing temperatures and limited chances for rain or snow statewide.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the 8 to 14-day outlook for Jan. 30 through Feb. 5 places Maryland within a high-confidence zone for below-normal temperatures. Probabilities for colder-than-average conditions range from 80 to 100 percent across much of the Mid-Atlantic, with Maryland near the center of the developing cold pattern stretching along the East Coast.
High temperatures across Baltimore, Annapolis, Frederick, Hagerstown, and the Eastern Shore are expected to run several degrees below seasonal averages. Overnight lows are likely to fall below freezing on a regular basis, raising concerns for icy road conditions during the late night and early morning hours. The cold air mass extends from New England south through the Mid-Atlantic and coastal Carolinas into Florida, while also reaching west into Ohio and Mississippi.
Despite the colder conditions, precipitation across Maryland is expected to trend below normal during this period. The outlook favors drier-than-average weather from Maine through the Mid-Atlantic, limiting the likelihood of widespread snow or rain events. While brief light snow, flurries, or a passing coastal system remain possible, the overall pattern does not support frequent or impactful storms.
Above-normal precipitation chances are focused mainly across Texas, Florida, and the Pacific Northwest, while near-normal precipitation is expected across parts of the southern Plains and Southwest.
Maryland residents should prepare for an extended stretch of winter cold, take steps to protect pipes and pets, and remain cautious of icy travel conditions, especially on untreated roads. Additional outlook updates may follow as the period approaches and confidence in local impacts increases.
