Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Baltimore / Martin (KMTN)

Lat: 39.33°NLon: 76.42°WElev: 23ft.

Fair

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 30.40 in
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 20 Jan 7:45 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Essex MD

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Essex MD
 39.3°N 76.46°W (Elev. 3 ft)
6:53 am EST Jan 20, 2026
7am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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