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.