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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK)

Lat: 39.42°NLon: 77.37°WElev: 269ft.

Fair

32°F

0°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.44 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 11:47 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gapland MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind around 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gapland MD
 39.4°N 77.66°W (Elev. 682 ft)
Last Update:
12:00 pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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