Maryland greets the morning with cold air and muted skies, where damp pavement and bare trees hint at a busy weather stretch ahead. The quiet start masks a developing change that arrives Sunday, when rain spreads across the region and sets up a winter rebound just as holiday travel accelerates toward 2026.
According to the National Weather Service, rain moves into central Maryland and the Baltimore–Washington corridor Sunday afternoon. Highs climb into the low-to-mid 40s, warm enough to wash away leftover frost but cool enough to keep roads slick. Rain chances increase into the evening, especially along I-95, I-695, and the Capital Beltway.
For drivers, Sunday travel remains manageable early but worsens later. Wet roads and reduced visibility may slow traffic during afternoon and evening travel windows. Plan extra time if heading toward airports or returning home after weekend trips.
Sunday night stays damp, with rain lingering and temperatures holding near the low 40s. The bigger concern follows. Cooler air returns late Monday and into Tuesday, dropping nighttime temperatures below freezing. Any lingering moisture on roads and sidewalks could refreeze, creating black ice during early-morning commutes.
Monday remains mild but unsettled, with rain likely and highs near 60. That warmth fades quickly. By Tuesday, highs fall back into the mid-30s with a brisk feel returning. Drivers should watch bridges, ramps, and shaded streets where freezing occurs first.
Looking ahead, New Year’s Eve on Wednesday trends colder and quieter. Skies remain mostly dry, but temperatures hover near the upper 30s during the day and fall sharply after sunset. A winter jacket will be needed as 2026 approaches.
Weather patterns stay active as the year closes. Sunday’s rain may be the calm before colder hazards return. Traveling later Sunday or early next week? Tell us what road conditions look like in your area.
Five-Day Weather Outlook: Baltimore, MD
- Sunday: Chance of rain; high near 43
- Monday: Rain likely, mild; high near 60
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and breezy; high near 35
- Wednesday (New Year’s Eve): Mostly sunny, cold; high near 41
- New Year’s Day: Mostly cloudy, colder; high near 38
