Monday, March 2, 2026, kicked off on the chilly side in Baltimore at about 31°F, and a brief but messy stretch of wintry weather could make the Tuesday morning drive a little dicey. A narrow band of light snow is possible later today, followed overnight by a wintry mix late tonight into Tuesday, March 3, that could leave a thin glaze on untreated surfaces and bridges. Most areas are expected to see only a coating of under half an inch of accumulation, but higher terrain and exposed roadways may still turn slick.
Timing and Impacts
After 9 a.m. on Monday, there is a chance of light snow, with a daytime high near 36°F and east winds of about 3–7 mph. Through the afternoon, new snow accumulation should stay under half an inch. Overnight into early Tuesday, precipitation is likely to start as snow or sleet, then shift to freezing rain around 3–4 a.m. before finally changing over to plain rain as warmer air pushes north on Tuesday, March 3. These timing details and the headline impacts come from the NWS Baltimore/Washington.
Advisories and Local Notes
The NWS has issued Winter Weather Advisories for portions of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, and Small Craft Advisories remain in effect on parts of the bay through the morning. Residents northwest of I-95 and anyone traveling over exposed bridges should plan for slick spots Tuesday morning and build in extra travel time. For background on how this setup developed, see our March 1 wintry mix update.
Warming Trend This Week
After the early-week nuisance, temperatures climb quickly. Highs are expected to reach near 57°F on Wednesday, March 4, rise into the upper 60s by Thursday, and potentially top out around 71°F by Sunday, March 8. Scattered rain chances will pop up at times through the rest of the week, but the wintry threat is expected to end after Tuesday morning. Forecasters at the NWS Baltimore/Washington say the region is in for a steady surge of milder air through the period.
Commute Tips
Allow yourself some extra time Tuesday morning and treat bridges, overpasses and untreated side streets as potentially slippery. Check with your transit or bus agency before heading out; delays are possible, though there are no major systemwide cancellations posted at this time. If you are planning to go out on the water, secure loose gear and steer clear of small craft where advisories are in effect.
