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Inclement Weather in the Northwest; Elevated Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

In the Pacific Northwest into northern California, areas of heavy rain for the coastal ranges and heavy snowfall over the higher elevations of the Cascades are expected into Friday. Dry and windy conditions may produce elevated fire weather conditions in the central and southern High Plains and the Upper Midwest. Windy conditions and scattered rain and snow showers will continue in the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Fair

46°F

8°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1023.2 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 6 Nov 7:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Derwood MD

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Veterans Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Derwood MD
 39.15°N 77.15°W (Elev. 476 ft)
Last Update:
6:29 am EST Nov 6, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Nov 6, 2025-6pm EST Nov 12, 2025
 
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