According to the National Weather Service, parts of Garrett County could get up to 1 inch of snow Saturday night, while scattered flurries are possible farther east, including the Baltimore area. Any accumulation would be Maryland’s first of the season, but the timing of snow showers and flurries could change.
What’s Happening: Snow showers are expected in Western Maryland Saturday afternoon. The chance of snow in Garrett County ranges from 50% to 70%, with wind gusts reaching 35 mph and colder air at higher elevations.
Why Western Maryland Could Get More: Cold northwest winds are carrying moisture toward the Allegheny Mountains. Air rising over the mountains supports snow showers, while smaller weather disturbances could bring sprinkles and isolated flurries east of the Appalachians through Sunday evening.
What’s Important: No major accumulation is forecast for Central Maryland. Saturday highs will range from the upper 40s to lower 50s, with overnight temperatures generally in the 30s.
How This Affects Real People: Accumulating mountain snow could briefly disrupt travel in Western Maryland. No similar snow-related travel problems are forecast for Central Maryland.
Eastern Shore Forecast: No significant snow is expected from Cecil County to the Lower Shore. Salisbury will be cloudy and chilly Saturday with a high near 49, followed by partial sunshine Sunday and a high near 52.
What Comes Next: More mountain snow showers are possible Sunday morning, along with flurries near Baltimore. Garrett County could get rain and snow showers Sunday afternoon and more snow showers or flurries Sunday night, while areas farther east remain mainly dry.
Dry weather is expected across most of Maryland Monday. Sunshine returns Tuesday, followed by highs in the 60s across much of Central and Eastern Maryland Wednesday and in many communities Thursday and Friday.