Maryland — A pale winter sun rises over Baltimore Harbor this morning, glinting off still water as cold air presses in from the north. The breeze feels sharp, hands numb quickly, and shaded sidewalks stay slick well into the morning hours. MLK Day begins quietly, but winter’s grip is firm.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures start in the mid-20s across Baltimore, with wind adding an extra bite early today. Skies stay mostly sunny, yet cold pavement lingers. Any leftover moisture from recent cold nights may refreeze, creating isolated slick spots on bridges, ramps, and less-traveled streets.
Highs reach near 40 this afternoon, offering brief relief. Even so, drivers should stay alert. Melting during midday can set up a flash-freeze risk after sunset as temperatures fall back into the teens. Harbor bridges, I-95 ramps, and shaded residential roads are most vulnerable.
Tonight turns sharply colder. Lows drop near 15, and frost develops quickly on untreated surfaces. Bundle up if heading out late and check on pets and neighbors sensitive to cold.
Tuesday remains bright but cold. Afternoon highs stall in the upper 20s, keeping winter firmly in place. Winds ease, yet the chill persists through the day. By Wednesday, conditions shift. Temperatures rebound toward the upper 30s, and clouds increase as the next system approaches. While Baltimore stays mostly dry midweek, the pattern signals changing conditions ahead.
Looking farther out, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook favors below-normal temperatures across much of the eastern U.S., including the Mid-Atlantic. Precipitation chances increase late week, while the Southwest trends unusually warm. That contrast keeps winter weather in play for Maryland as January continues.
Plan travel carefully today and tonight. Winter hazards may be subtle but persistent. How cold did it feel stepping outside this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Baltimore, MD
- Today (MLK Day): Mostly sunny, cold, high near 40.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, very cold, low near 15.
- Tuesday: Sunny and cold, high near 27.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, milder, high near 38.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, cooler morning, high near 48.
