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Wind and Rain in the Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the West

A cold front will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. through today with gusty winds and areas of rain showers. A strong atmospheric river is then expected to move into the Northwest by midweek bringing a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall and flooding, gusty winds, and mountain snows for parts of Washington, Oregon, northern California, and the Sierra Nevada. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Nov 3:56 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW North Potomac MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW North Potomac MD
 39.12°N 77.3°W (Elev. 331 ft)
Last Update:
3:29 pm EST Nov 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm EST Nov 3, 2025-6pm EST Nov 10, 2025
 
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