Maryland – Wet pavement glistens this morning, but a sharper edge is building offshore that could shut down travel by Monday morning. A Winter Storm Watch now covers central and southern Maryland, including Baltimore, as a strengthening coastal low aims at the Mid-Atlantic late Sunday into Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, 5 inches or more of snow are possible from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. Anne Arundel, Calvert, St. Mary’s and central to southeast Howard counties sit in the watch area. Snow may begin as rain Sunday, then flip to steady snowfall by evening. Winds could gust to 35 mph, cutting visibility and drifting snow across exposed roads.
Baltimore-Washington International Airport shows highs near 37 Sunday with precipitation likely. Snow continues Sunday night with lows near 31 and 2 to 4 inches possible before daybreak Monday. Additional accumulation could push totals past 5 inches before tapering. Plan extra time on I-95, I-695 and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Expect slick bridges first.
By Monday, snow lingers mainly before 1 p.m., with highs near 38. Northwest winds may gust over 30 mph, keeping roads snow covered despite marginal temperatures. Watch for flash freezing Monday night as skies clear and lows fall into the lower 20s.
Conditions quiet down Tuesday and Wednesday with sunshine returning. Longer-range signals point to moderating temperatures late week into early next week, hinting at early spring vibes. Traveling Sunday night or Monday morning? Tell us what you’re seeing on your roads.
Five Day Outlook for Baltimore, Maryland
Sunday: Rain changing to snow, high 37.
Monday: Snow likely early, high 38.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 34.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 44.
Thursday: Rain likely, high 50.
