Maryland – Wet pavement glistens under early light as cold air rushes in, locking yesterday’s slush into ice. The quiet outside feels tense, and conditions are changing fast.
A Winter Storm Warning continues early across central Maryland and the Washington region as a light wintry mix tapers off. While new accumulation remains minimal, lingering sleet and snow pack create hazardous travel conditions. The bigger concern now shifts to falling temperatures and strengthening winds.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, Cold Weather Advisories expand tonight into Tuesday morning. Wind chills are expected to plunge between 5 and 8 degrees below zero, with colder pockets possible in outlying areas. Gale-force winds impact the Chesapeake Bay and lower Potomac, adding another layer of danger.
Roads along I-95, the Baltimore Beltway, and major DC arterials remain slick, especially on bridges and untreated surfaces. As skies clear later today, melting slows and refreezing accelerates. Flash freezing becomes likely by evening, catching drivers off guard during late travel.
Baltimore sees highs near the upper 20s today before temperatures drop sharply tonight. Tuesday stays sunny but brutally cold, with highs struggling into the low 20s. Winds make it feel far colder, even during daylight hours. Another frigid night follows, keeping pipes, pets, and people at risk.
By Wednesday, sunshine continues but little warmth arrives. Highs hover near 20 degrees, with gradual improvement later in the week. Late Thursday into Friday brings a slow moderation, though mornings remain bitter.
The broader 6–10 day outlook favors drier weather across the Mid-Atlantic with a gradual warm-up after this arctic blast loosens its grip.
Limit time outdoors, dress in layers, and delay unnecessary travel. Are roads still icy where you are this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Baltimore, MD
• Today: Mostly sunny, icy spots, high near 28°F
• Tuesday: Sunny, very cold, high near 24°F
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, cold, high near 20°F
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, cold, high near 19°F
• Friday: Mostly sunny, slowly moderating, high near 18°F
