Most Marylanders hoping for snow on Christmas Day will be disappointed. Weather forecasters say only mountain areas have a chance of a white Christmas.
What’s Happening: The Old Farmer’s Almanac released its Christmas forecast showing western Maryland mountains may see snow on December 25, but Baltimore and the Eastern Shore are unlikely to get any. The Atlantic Corridor region, which includes most of Maryland, is expected to have clear conditions for holiday travel.
What’s Important: Baltimore has only a 20 percent chance of a white Christmas in any given year. The last time the city had snow on the ground on Christmas Day was 2009, when 6 inches remained from a major storm that hit the region December 18 and 19.
The Big Picture: Snow falling on Christmas Day in Maryland is rare. Since snowfall records began in Baltimore in 1893, measurable snow has fallen on December 25 only 12 times. Washington DC has an even lower chance at just 6 percent.
Regional Differences: Western Maryland near the mountains has a 41 to 50 percent chance of seeing measurable snow on Christmas based on historical averages. Central Maryland around Baltimore and Frederick sees much lower odds. The Eastern Shore has the lowest chances due to the warming influence of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
What to Expect: Christmas Day temperatures in Baltimore typically see a frosty morning low around 26 degrees and an afternoon high of 43 degrees. This year’s forecast calls for milder conditions with temperatures possibly reaching the 50s.
Travel Plans: The lack of winter weather is good news for Marylanders traveling during the holidays. Roads should be clear and safe for trips to visit family and friends across the Atlantic Corridor region.
The Farmer’s Almanac expects most of the United States to have a milder winter than usual. The best chances for snow on Christmas remain in northern states like Maine, Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin.
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