Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28°NLon: 76.41°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 7:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Dowell MD

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dowell MD
 38.36°N 76.43°W (Elev. 52 ft)
6:53 am EST Jan 19, 2026
8am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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