Maryland greets March with damp sidewalks and a raw chill hanging over the harbor, and the next 48 hours could bring a brief brush with snow before steadier rain takes over. Drivers crossing I-95 and I-695 should stay alert late Monday night as temperatures hover near freezing.
According to the National Weather Service, isolated showers taper this morning with skies turning partly sunny and highs near 46 degrees. North winds gust up to 20 mph, keeping it brisk along the Inner Harbor. Skies clear tonight and temperatures drop to 28, setting the stage for a cold start Monday.
Monday stays partly sunny with a high near 37. Clouds thicken late, and after 1 a.m. Tuesday a mix of snow and rain develops. Lows dip to around 31. Even light snow or a brief period of freezing rain could create slick bridges and overpasses before daybreak. This is prime flash-freeze season, when melted moisture refreezes quickly on untreated roads.
By Tuesday morning, precipitation turns mainly to rain. Highs reach 45 with a 90% chance of rain through the day. Wet pavement and reduced visibility may slow traffic into downtown Baltimore and toward BWI. Rain likely continues Tuesday night, then scattered showers linger Wednesday with highs near 60.
Thursday pushes toward 68 degrees, a noticeable Spring tease. We gain significant daylight this month, and clocks spring forward at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Longer-range trends point to above-normal temperatures late week into the 6-10 day window.
For now, prepare for a slick early Tuesday commute. Are you seeing icy patches in your neighborhood?
Five Day Outlook for Baltimore, Maryland
Monday: High 37, partly sunny
Tuesday: High 45, rain
Wednesday: High 60, chance of rain
Thursday: High 68, chance of rain
Friday: High 67, chance of rain
