Maryland – The cold settles in hard across the Mid-Atlantic, stiffening docks along the Inner Harbor and frosting car windows before sunrise. Each breath feels sharp. The region is deep in winter mode.
The National Weather Service reports a Cold Weather Advisory covering Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and much of central and northern Maryland through this morning, with another advisory returning later today into Sunday. Wind chills dip as low as 10 below zero, especially during early hours when winds pick up.
Temperatures start in the single digits and teens, with little relief through the day. Sunshine helps briefly, but cold air holds firm. Any breeze cuts fast, especially along exposed roadways like I-95, the Baltimore Beltway, and I-270. Drivers should watch for flash freezing on bridges and ramps where moisture lingers.
A weak disturbance brings a slight chance of light snow late tonight into early Sunday. Accumulations look minimal, but even light flakes can create slick spots given the cold pavement. Plan extra time if traveling early Sunday, especially before sunrise.
Sunday turns brighter but remains cold. Highs reach the mid-20s, while gusty northwest winds keep wind chills in the teens. Sunday night stays clear and cold again, setting up another hard freeze across the region.
Looking ahead, February opens with gradual moderation. Monday warms near freezing with sunshine. Tuesday reaches the low to mid-30s, though clouds increase. Another light snow chance appears midweek, followed by continued cold through Friday.
This Arctic air mass stretches from the Great Lakes to the Southeast. With the Great Lakes nearly 50 percent frozen, cold reinforcement continues into the Mid-Atlantic.
Dress in layers, limit exposure, and protect pets and pipes. Heading out today? How cold did it feel where you were?
Five-Day Outlook for Baltimore, MD / Washington, DC
• Today: Cold, highs near 20, wind chills below zero early
• Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 25
• Monday: Sunny, high near 31
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 34
• Wednesday: Chance of snow, high near 32
