Baltimore Braces for Colder Weather and Chance of Light Snow

Wintry mix likely Monday night, followed by a warmup mid-to-late week

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

The weather in Baltimore is expected to turn colder on Monday, with clouds and a chance of light snow or flurries during the day. By Monday night, a wintry mix of snow, freezing rain, and rain is likely. The cold weather will transition to mostly rain on Tuesday, followed by a strong warmup mid-to-late week with periodic rain chances.

Why it matters

Baltimore residents should be prepared for the changing weather conditions, which could impact travel and outdoor activities. The potential for wintry precipitation raises concerns about public safety and road conditions.

The details

On Monday, March 2, the high temperature is expected to be around 35 degrees, with a 40% chance of precipitation in the form of light snow or flurries. Monday night, the chances of a wintry mix increase to around 60%, with lows around 30 degrees. Tuesday, March 3, will see a mix of rain and snow early, transitioning to just rain, with highs around 40 degrees and lows around 30 degrees and a 60% chance of precipitation. The weather will then warm up, with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of showers on Wednesday, March 4 (highs around 56, lows around 36, 40% chance of precipitation) and Thursday, March 5 (highs around 64, lows around 45, 30% chance of precipitation).

  • Monday, March 2: Cloudy with a chance for light snow or flurries. High around 35, chance for precipitation around 40%.
  • Monday night, March 2: Wintry mix likely (snow/freezing rain, then rain/snow). Lows around 30, chance for precipitation around 60%.
  • Tuesday, March 3: Rain/snow early → rain. Highs around 40, lows around 30, chance for precipitation around 60%.
  • Wednesday, March 4: Mostly cloudy with a chance for showers. Highs around 56, lows around 36, chance for precipitation around 40%.
  • Thursday, March 5: Mostly cloudy with a chance for showers. Highs around 64, lows around 45, chance for precipitation around 30%.

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The takeaway

Baltimore residents should closely monitor the weather forecasts and be prepared for changing conditions, including the potential for wintry precipitation on Monday night that could impact travel and outdoor activities. The weather will then warm up mid-to-late week, but periodic rain chances will continue.