Baltimore rolled into Monday under a chilly, blustery sky, with temperatures hovering near 34°F and pockets of light snow still hanging on in some neighborhoods. Leftover wet pavement and melt from last night's snow are expected to refreeze on bridges, overpasses, and untreated sidewalks, which could turn the morning commute slick in a hurry. Northwest winds are set to crank up later today, so expect colder wind chills and a raw, blustery feel even as afternoon highs push near 40°F.
Morning Commute: Watch For Icy Spots
A Special Weather Statement early today flagged the risk that any lingering moisture on untreated surfaces is likely to freeze, creating hazardous travel on elevated and untreated roadways. According to the National Weather Service, light snow should taper off this morning, but an additional 1 to 2 inches of accumulation is still possible in a few spots, and northwest wind gusts may reach 35 to 38 mph. If you have to be out on the roads, build in extra time, ease off the gas on ramps and bridges, and treat any wet-looking pavement as if it could be icy.
Winds and Travel Impacts
Northwest winds will strengthen to about 15 to 18 mph with gusts into the mid-30s this afternoon, leaving exposed bridges and waterfront routes feeling especially raw and potentially tricky to navigate. Those gusts could be enough to knock down small branches or trigger brief power flickers in some neighborhoods, and high-profile vehicles should take extra care. Tonight will turn much colder, with temperatures dropping back into the mid-20s and yet another round of refreezing possible after sunset.
Warming Centers and What To Do
Baltimore County has opened overnight warming centers and other support sites for residents who need a warm place to ride out the cold stretch. Local listings and schedules are available via swings open warming centers and county guidance; call 311 or the county hotline if you need help locating a site. If you or someone you know has to be outside, pack an extra warm layer, double-check for changes to bus or shuttle schedules, and avoid nonessential travel this morning if you can.
This Week: Quick Warm Up Then Another System
Temperatures are expected to relax a bit by midweek, with a brief warm spike near 50 to 51°F on Wednesday before another fast-moving system brings a chance of rain and snow on Thursday. Tuesday should be mostly sunny with a high in the upper 30s, and a light shot of snow is possible late Tuesday night with very little accumulation expected. Keep an eye on local forecasts and advisories, treat early-morning surfaces as potentially icy through tonight, and plan your travel with that in mind.
