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 52%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 22 Jan 4:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Adamstown MD

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

    Overnight: A chance of sprinkles and flurries.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles/Flurries

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of sprinkles and flurries before 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles/Flurries
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light west wind becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of sprinkles and flurries. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
A chance of sprinkles and flurries before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light west wind becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Adamstown MD
 39.31°N 77.47°W (Elev. 299 ft)
3:53 am EST Jan 22, 2026
4am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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