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Maryland Thanksgiving Weather Alert: Snow, Ice Possible Nov. 22-28
Baltimore, MD – Maryland residents preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel could encounter unsettled weather during November 22 28, with rain, snow and potentially freezing rain among the p
By Mara Ellison · 2026-11-14T23:01:28.456Z
Baltimore, MD – Maryland residents preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel could encounter unsettled weather during November 22 28, with rain, snow and potentially freezing rain among the possibilities as the holiday period approaches.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's NOAA Climate Prediction Center, eight to 14 day outlooks issued Saturday, November 14, favor above normal precipitation and temperatures across Maryland during the Thanksgiving holiday period.
The precipitation outlook places Maryland within a broader Mid Atlantic region showing approximately a 40% to 50% probability of above normal precipitation, suggesting an increased likelihood of wetter than average conditions.
Meanwhile, the temperature outlook favors above normal temperatures, indicating a generally milder pattern across the state during the holiday travel period.
Could Maryland See Snow or Freezing Rain?
Despite the warmer outlook, snow remains possible, particularly across western Maryland, including Garrett and Allegany counties, where higher elevations and colder temperatures can support wintry precipitation.
Central Maryland communities, including Baltimore, Frederick, Columbia and Annapolis, could experience rain during milder periods. However, snow or freezing rain cannot be ruled out if precipitation coincides with sufficiently cold air.
The Eastern Shore may experience more rain during warmer conditions, although wintry precipitation remains possible if temperatures fall near or below freezing.
NOAA's extended outlook does not specifically forecast snowfall, ice accumulation or a winter storm.
Thanksgiving and Black Friday Travel Outlook
Thanksgiving falls Thursday, November 26, followed by Black Friday on November 27.
Drivers traveling Interstate 68, Interstate 70, Interstate 81, Interstate 95 and the Baltimore Washington Parkway should monitor updated forecasts as holiday traffic increases.
Rain could create wet roads and reduced visibility, while snow or freezing rain could produce slippery conditions if colder air develops.
However, no specific winter weather event or hazardous travel period has been identified.
More detailed forecasts should clarify precipitation types, storm timing and potential travel impacts as Thanksgiving approaches.
For now, Maryland faces a warmer, potentially wetter holiday outlook, with possible winter weather worth monitoring.