Baltimore Swings from 50s to 30s as Strong Cold Front Triggers Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain Risk Monday Night into Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND — A dramatic temperature swing is setting up across the Mid-Atlantic, with Baltimore enjoying springlike warmth this weekend before a sharp cold front flips the script early next week.

Highs are expected to climb into the 50s through Sunday, but by Monday temperatures could tumble into the 30s — setting the stage for a messy mix of light snow, sleet, or even freezing rain Monday night into early Tuesday.

Weekend Warmth Before the Front

Baltimore and much of central Maryland will see a noticeable spring preview:

• Afternoon highs in the 50s
• Mild breezes
• Relatively quiet conditions

This warmth is tied to southerly flow ahead of an approaching cold front.

But that front will not waste time.

Sunday Cold Front Brings Sharp Temperature Drop

A strong cold front sweeps through Sunday, ushering in much colder air behind it.

By Monday:

• Highs likely struggle in the 30s
• Overnight temperatures dip toward freezing
• Surface conditions become favorable for wintry precipitation

This rapid transition from mild to cold creates a narrow window for mixed precipitation types.

Monday Night into Tuesday: Wintry Mix Setup

Forecast guidance valid Tuesday afternoon shows a complex precipitation shield over:

• Central Maryland
• Northern Virginia
• Southern Pennsylvania
• The Baltimore metro region
• The Washington, D.C. corridor

The thermal setup appears marginal, meaning precipitation type will depend on subtle temperature differences through the atmosphere.

Potential outcomes include:

• Light snow northwest of Baltimore
• Sleet in transition zones
• Freezing rain where surface temperatures remain below freezing
• Plain rain closer to the Chesapeake Bay and coastal areas

The most likely scenario at this point is a light, mixed event rather than a major winter storm — but even light icing can create travel concerns.

I-95 Corridor in the Crosshairs

The I-95 corridor from:

• Washington, D.C.
• Through Baltimore
• Into southern Pennsylvania

sits near the battleground between colder inland air and slightly milder coastal influence.

Small temperature shifts could move the rain/snow line by several miles.

Quick Rebound by Late Week

The good news? The cold snap doesn’t appear long-lived.

By late next week:

• Highs may rebound into the 60s
• A renewed warm pattern takes hold
• The brief winter cameo fades

This classic early-March volatility highlights just how quickly Mid-Atlantic weather can swing.

Bottom Line for Baltimore

Baltimore’s forecast over the next several days looks like a weather rollercoaster:

• 50s this weekend
• 30s Monday
• Light snow/sleet/freezing rain risk Monday night into Tuesday
• Back into the 60s by late week

Residents should monitor updates, especially if traveling Monday night or early Tuesday morning.

Stay with ChicagoMusicGuide.com for continued coverage as this sharp Mid-Atlantic temperature swing unfolds.