Baltimore, Maryland – Spring 2026 is expected to bring a familiar Mid-Atlantic transition across Maryland, with near normal precipitation and seasonal temperatures shaping a gradual shift from late-season chill to steadier rain.
According to NOAA’s Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Outlook released February 19, Maryland falls within an equal chances zone for both precipitation and temperature during March-April-May 2026. That means there is no strong signal toward a wetter, drier, warmer or colder spring, allowing typical variability to drive conditions statewide.
In Baltimore and along the I-95 corridor, March may still feature occasional wet snow during overnight cold snaps when temperatures dip near freezing. Any accumulation would likely be brief, with daytime melting limiting travel impacts on I-95 and I-83. As April progresses, precipitation trends more consistently toward chilly rain events, particularly with systems tracking up the Eastern Seaboard.
Western Maryland, including Hagerstown and higher elevations of Garrett County, may hold onto snow chances a bit longer through March. Farther east in Annapolis and Southern Maryland communities such as Waldorf, maritime influence favors more rain than snow as the season advances.
On the Eastern Shore, including Salisbury, steady rain events could develop during coastal systems, but no strong seasonal signal points to excessive precipitation.
Overall, Maryland appears set for a balanced, transitional spring. Residents should expect temperature swings, lingering snow chances early and increasingly frequent rain showers into May without a pronounced departure from seasonal norms.
