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Maryland Thanksgiving Travel: Milder Weather Days Ahead Nov. 18–24
Baltimore, MD – Thanksgiving travelers across Maryland could experience a milder than usual stretch of late November weather from November 18–24, with above average temperatures favored and precipitat
By Lena Wood · 2026-11-11T05:08:46.804Z
Baltimore, MD – Thanksgiving travelers across Maryland could experience a milder than usual stretch of late November weather from November 18–24, with above average temperatures favored and precipitation expected to remain near seasonal norms as holiday traffic increases across the state.
According to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, the extended outlook for Wednesday, November 18, through Tuesday, November 24, favors above normal temperatures across Maryland, with precipitation probabilities near normal.
The pattern suggests relatively mild conditions heading into Thanksgiving week, although occasional rain and cooler periods remain possible.
Baltimore, Towson and Central Maryland Baltimore, Towson, Catonsville, Columbia and Ellicott City could experience temperatures above typical late November averages.
Interstate 95, Interstate 695, Interstate 83 and Interstate 70 are major travel routes where traffic could increase significantly ahead of the holiday.
Occasional showers could produce wet pavement, but the outlook does not signal an unusually rainy period.
Annapolis, Bowie and Anne Arundel County Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Severna Park, Crofton and surrounding communities could also see milder weather during November 18–24.
Travelers using U.S. Route 50, Interstate 97 and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge should monitor daily forecasts and traffic conditions.
Near normal precipitation means periods of rain remain possible without indicating a particularly wet overall pattern.
Frederick, Hagerstown and Western Maryland Frederick, Hagerstown, Cumberland and Frostburg could experience above average temperatures during the preholiday period.
Interstate 70, Interstate 81 and Interstate 68 are important corridors connecting Maryland with Pennsylvania, West Virginia and the broader Mid Atlantic.
Higher elevations in western Maryland may still experience colder overnight temperatures, despite the overall mild outlook.
Rockville, Bethesda and the Washington, DC, Suburbs Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring and College Park could see temperatures running above seasonal averages.
Interstate 270, Interstate 495 and Interstate 95 will be important routes for travelers leaving the Washington metropolitan area.
Rain could contribute to slower traffic during peak departure periods, even if precipitation totals remain near normal.
Waldorf, La Plata and Southern Maryland Waldorf, La Plata, California and Lexington Park could experience relatively mild conditions heading into the holiday.
U.S. Route 301 and Maryland Route 5 are important regional travel corridors.
Travelers should still prepare for occasional showers and changing temperatures.
Salisbury, Ocean City and the Eastern Shore Salisbury, Easton, Cambridge, Ocean City and surrounding Eastern Shore communities could also experience above average temperatures.
U.S. Route 50, U.S. Route 13 and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge are important routes for holiday travelers.
Coastal breezes and occasional rainfall remain possible, but the extended outlook does not establish a significant coastal storm.
Thanksgiving Travel: A Milder Pattern Ahead? The outlook period ends Tuesday, November 24, two days before Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26.
For Maryland, the main takeaway is the potential for above average temperatures and near normal precipitation during the days leading up to the holiday.
That combination could provide a relatively comfortable start to Thanksgiving travel, particularly compared with colder late November weather patterns.
However, above average temperatures do not guarantee warm weather every day, and near normal precipitation does not mean conditions will remain dry throughout the week.
Travelers should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts and Maryland Department of Transportation road conditions as Thanksgiving approaches.