Subfreezing Streak Continues in Baltimore Region

Another coastal winter storm likely this weekend, but may miss Maryland

Jan. 28, 2026 at 10:47am

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The subfreezing streak will continue in the Baltimore area for several more days, with highs only reaching the low 20s on Wednesday. This marks the fifth day in a row with temperatures below freezing and the third day in a row that Baltimore area school systems are closed due to the weather.

Why it matters

The prolonged subfreezing temperatures and winter storms have disrupted daily life and activities in the Baltimore region, leading to school closures and other impacts on the community.

The details

Another coastal winter storm is likely to develop this weekend, but there's still a chance it could miss Maryland. Wednesday will be the fifth day in a row with temperatures stuck below freezing in the Baltimore area and the third day in a row Baltimore area school systems are closed.

  • Wednesday will have highs only in the low-20s.
  • This marks the fifth day in a row with temperatures below freezing in the Baltimore area.
  • This is the third day in a row that Baltimore area school systems are closed.

The players

Baltimore Area

The region surrounding the city of Baltimore, Maryland.

Baltimore Area School Systems

The public school districts serving the Baltimore metropolitan area.

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What’s next

Another coastal winter storm is likely to develop this weekend, but there's still a chance it could miss Maryland.

The takeaway

The prolonged subfreezing temperatures and winter storms have significantly disrupted daily life and activities in the Baltimore region, underscoring the need for communities to be prepared for extreme winter weather events.