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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Partly Cloudy

38°F

3°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 22 Jan 1:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Highland MD

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00pm until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light west wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light west wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Highland MD
 39.2°N 76.97°W (Elev. 499 ft)
Last Update:
12:53 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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