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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Fair

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 10:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Silver Spring MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 16 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. 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:
Silver Spring MD
 39°N 77.03°W (Elev. 344 ft)
9:53 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
10pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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