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 >

Current conditions at

Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK)

Lat: 39.42°NLon: 77.37°WElev: 269ft.

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jan 6:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Barnesville MD

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 04:00pm until January 26, 04:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -9. Blustery, with a northwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. North wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 19. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -9. Blustery, with a northwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. North wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 19. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Barnesville MD
 39.26°N 77.39°W (Elev. 955 ft)
5:12 am EST Jan 22, 2026
6am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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