Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gaithersburg - Montgomery County Airport (KGAI)

Lat: 39.17°NLon: 77.17°WElev: 495ft.

Fair

42°F

6°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.32 in (1028.3 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Mar 1:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Damascus MD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly before 4am.  Low around 51. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.  High near 70. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 27. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly before 4am. Low around 51. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 70. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Damascus MD
 39.24°N 77.22°W (Elev. 653 ft)
1:53 am EDT Mar 15, 2026
2am EDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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