Baltimore's White Christmas Dream Fades: Snow Chance Dwindles

The prospect of a white Christmas in Baltimore and surrounding central Maryland areas appears increasingly unlikely, according to weather forecasts. Historically, the region experiences only a 20% to 40% chance of having snow on Christmas Day. The last recorded instance of snowfall on Christmas in Baltimore was in 2002, highlighting the rarity of such an event.

Current weather patterns suggest a shift away from the cold and snowy conditions experienced earlier in December. While several winter weather events have already impacted the region, including measurable snow at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, temperatures are expected to fluctuate significantly. Brief cold air blasts will be interspersed with warmer periods, with highs potentially reaching into the 50s on Wednesday, Christmas Eve.

As Christmas week begins, winter cold is anticipated, with a possibility of light rain or snow showers late Monday into Tuesday, though no significant accumulation is expected. A storm system is forecast to arrive around Christmas Day, bringing chilly air and precipitation. However, this system is primarily expected to deliver rain, with any snow confined to higher elevations of western Maryland and neighboring states, further diminishing the chances of a white Christmas for most of the primary focus area.