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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK)

Lat: 39.42°NLon: 77.37°WElev: 269ft.

Light Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 22 Apr 9:47 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Frederick MD

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light northwest wind.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Light northwest wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Frederick MD
 39.42°N 77.42°W (Elev. 305 ft)
Last Update:
7:53 am EDT Apr 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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