Maryland – Damp air settles over the Inner Harbor this morning as gray clouds drift low and streets shine with leftover moisture. It feels calm, almost mild, but winter is quietly setting traps. The pattern ahead favors rain first, then colder air just as post-Christmas travel ramps up.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, temperatures hold near the upper 30s early with scattered rain possible. Conditions improve briefly midweek as clouds thin and highs climb toward 50. That mild stretch helps dry roads and eases travel across central Maryland and the DC metro.
Across Baltimore, Washington, and nearby suburbs, Christmas Day trends mostly cloudy with spotty rain. Impacts remain limited, though wet pavement persists along I-95, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, and local arterials. Drivers should still allow extra stopping distance during periods of drizzle.
Attention turns sharply to Friday. A developing system brings a higher chance of wintry precipitation during the day, especially north and west of the cities. Rain may mix with snow or freezing rain as temperatures hover in the upper 30s, then slip closer to freezing by evening.
Even light icing can create problems on bridges, ramps, and untreated side streets. Conditions may deteriorate quickly after sunset as colder air settles in. Travelers heading out after Christmas should plan for slower speeds and changing road conditions.
Friday night stays unsettled, with rain lingering and temperatures near the mid-30s. Any leftover moisture could refreeze overnight, raising black ice concerns into Saturday morning.
Winter remains active as the final week of December begins. Additional alerts may follow as timing and precipitation type become clearer.
Five-Day Outlook for Baltimore, Maryland
• Today: Chance of rain. High near 47.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny. High near 50.
• Christmas Day: Mostly cloudy, chance of rain. High near 49.
• Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, colder. Low near 32.
• Friday: Chance of snow and wintry mix. High near 38.
