Baltimore, MD – A thick veil of low clouds hangs over the Inner Harbor this morning as damp air settles along the Patapsco and headlights glow through foggy patches near the city. Pavement shines with a thin wet sheen, hinting at the steady rain building later today—an early wrinkle for Thanksgiving travelers across central Maryland. Slower pockets already form on I-95, I-83, and the Baltimore Beltway as conditions shift.

According to the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office, light rain develops this afternoon and becomes more widespread toward evening. Totals between one-tenth and one-quarter inch are possible, with locally higher amounts under passing showers. Winds stay light as a south breeze pulls deeper moisture toward the city. Forecasters highlight that road spray and reduced visibility may cause delays during the evening travel window, especially for commuters heading toward BWI or Annapolis.

According to meteorologists, clouds linger early Saturday before clearing takes over by midday. Sunshine returns with highs in the upper 50s, followed by a crisp and bright Sunday—an ideal setup for pre-holiday errands, decorating, or long drives before early-week changes. Still, the warm-to-cool transition signals a larger “Winter Tease” unfolding nationwide as stronger cold organizes across the central U.S.

Long-range weather models hint at a more significant push of cold expanding toward the East Coast between November 25 and December 3. Several northern states may face heavy snow potential—3 to 15 inches in favored corridors, possibly affecting national flight routes and long-distance Thanksgiving travelers. While Baltimore leans toward rain in the early-week window, regional impacts could ripple into airline schedules and interstate corridors.

For now, expect rain today, steadier clearing Saturday, and bright, mild conditions Sunday before next week’s holiday pattern turns more unsettled.

Five-Day Forecast for Baltimore, MD:

Fri: 58/49 – Rain late; patchy fog; slower I-95 travel.
Sat: 57/37 – Clouds early; turning sunny; cool breeze.
Sun: 56/40 – Mostly sunny; crisp and calm.
Mon: 58/45 – Sunny; smooth travel.
Tue: 59/53 – Rain likely; breezy; early Thanksgiving impacts.