Posted on 01/21/25
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 21, 2025 - Baltimore residents are bracing for brutally cold weather today as temperatures plunge across the region. The day began with clear skies and a frigid 9°F (-13°C), with the high expected to reach only 19°F (-7°C). Overnight, temperatures are forecasted to drop further to a bone-chilling 7°F (-14°C).
The National Weather Service has issued warnings about the extreme cold, urging caution for anyone venturing outside. Such conditions pose serious risks of hypothermia and frostbite, especially for those spending prolonged periods outdoors.
This cold snap is part of a larger weather system sweeping across the United States, driven by a polar vortex that has brought freezing temperatures from the Northern Plains to the Southeast. Sub-zero wind chills have been reported in multiple states, highlighting the widespread impact of this Arctic air mass.