Major Winter Storm Ongoing in the Upper Midwest; Severe Weather Tonight from the Mid-South to the Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will continue to bring blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, icing, and strong winds through Monday across the Upper Midwest and Upper Great Lakes. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-South to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast through tonight, moving into the Mid-Atlantic Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	E 6 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	48°F (9°C)
Last update	15 Mar 9:56 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Sandy Spring MD

Tonight
Low: 53 °F⇑
Showers
Monday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Likely then
Severe
Thunderstorms
Monday Night
Low: 28 °F
Rain/Snow
Tuesday
High: 38 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 23 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 39 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 50 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am. Temperature rising to around 61 by 5am. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 70. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.