Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along coastal areas from the DelMarVa Peninsula through southeastern New England. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Patuxent River, Naval Air Station (KNHK)

Lat: 38.28°NLon: 76.41°WElev: 39ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist and Breezy

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NW 21 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.70 in (1005.6 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 23 Feb 2:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Dowell MD

Winter Storm Warning February 23, 03:49am until February 23, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 23, 03:49am until February 23, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blustery

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain between 3pm and 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 41 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow after 1am, mixing with rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain between 3pm and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow after 1am, mixing with rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dowell MD
 38.36°N 76.43°W (Elev. 52 ft)
12:52 am EST Feb 23, 2026
3am EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 1, 2026
 
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