Baltimore, MD – Maryland’s first week of December brought a sharp blast of Arctic air — and the cold isn’t leaving anytime soon. According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center’s 8–14 Day Outlook, issued December 1, temperatures across the Mid-Atlantic will remain below normal from December 9 through December 15.
Forecasters say highs will hover in the 30s and low 40s for most of the state, with nighttime lows dropping into the 20s inland. Baltimore, Frederick, and Hagerstown could see frosty mornings and occasional light snow or rain showers midweek as a weak coastal system brings unsettled conditions.
NOAA’s long-range outlook also points to above-normal precipitation, signaling a chance for wet weather and flurries across northern and western Maryland. The Appalachian region — including Garrett County — may pick up light snow accumulations, while Annapolis and Ocean City remain mostly cold and rainy.
Meanwhile, much of the West Coast, Southwest, and Texas will trend significantly warmer and drier than average, creating a stark east-west contrast across the country.
For Marylanders, the wintry feel will linger well into mid-December. Any slight warm-up late in the month is expected to be short-lived, with more cold air poised to return before the holidays.
