Baltimore, MD – Maryland wakes to damp streets and low clouds, but a sharper change is forming. Light flakes and pellets of sleet may begin tapping windshields by Friday afternoon, signaling a developing Winter Weather concern for the Baltimore region.
According to the National Weather Service, sleet is likely Friday, possibly mixed with snow as colder air lingers near the surface. Temperatures hover near 33 degrees, a narrow margin that favors slick spots. Accumulations look light—generally under a half inch—yet even small amounts can cause outsized impacts.
Conditions may deteriorate by afternoon and through evening, especially on bridges and elevated ramps. Drivers on I-95, I-83, I-695, and Route 295 should expect reduced traction during bursts of sleet. Plan extra time and slow down, particularly after sunset.
Friday night brings a transition. Sleet may mix with rain, then turn mostly rain as temperatures hold in the low 30s and climb. Patchy drizzle lingers into Saturday morning. While icing risks ease, wet pavement remains likely through the day with highs near 41 degrees.
Saturday night cools again, but precipitation stays light. Sunday trends wetter. Rain chances increase to 40–70 percent, and highs rebound to the upper 40s. Visibility may drop at times, adding friction to return travel.
Looking ahead to Monday, rain remains likely before tapering. Colder air follows late, raising the possibility of refreeze where moisture persists overnight.
Meteorologists continue tracking the timing closely. Conditions may change quickly with small temperature shifts. If you’re traveling Friday, prepare for slick patches and intermittent reductions in visibility. Keep headlights on in precipitation, allow longer stopping distances, and monitor updates through the evening.
