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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK)

Lat: 39.42°NLon: 77.37°WElev: 269ft.

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 22 Jan 3:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Mount Airy MD

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

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

    High: 20 °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

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 20. 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 22.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Mount Airy MD
 39.41°N 77.14°W (Elev. 650 ft)
Last Update:
3:09 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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