What is the Christmas weather forecast for Maryland?

Christmas morning in Maryland is expected to have light showers, with temperatures in the 30s and clearing by midday.

Will there be a wintry mix in Maryland on Friday?

Yes, there is an increasing chance of a wintry mix including sleet and freezing rain Friday into Friday night, especially in northern Maryland.

Is travel weather good for Christmas in Maryland?

Wednesday offers excellent travel weather with sunshine. Christmas morning showers may impact travel slightly, but Friday's wintry mix poses a greater risk.

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Slick Holiday Travel Ahead? Wintry Mix Looms Friday

23 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Showers will exit by midday Tuesday, followed by cool, cloudy weather.
Wednesday offers pleasant, sunny, though blustery, travel conditions.
A wintry mix of sleet and ice is possible Friday into Friday night.

Slick Holiday Travel Ahead? Wintry Mix Looms Friday

Maryland residents can expect showers to depart by midday Tuesday, leaving behind cool and mostly cloudy skies. Wednesday is forecasted to be the most pleasant day of the week, with partial clearing, sunshine, and breezy winds making it excellent for travel along major corridors. Despite the nice weather on Wednesday, Christmas morning will likely see light showers, meaning a white Christmas is improbable this year. Any lingering morning dampness should clear by midday, with highs reaching the lower 50s under mostly cloudy skies.