Significant Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Snow and Ice Impacts; Dangerously Cold Temperatures Expands Across the East

A significant, long-duration winter storm will bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies to New England through Monday. Widespread travel disruptions, prolonged power outages, and vast tree damage is likely. Frigid temperatures, gusty winds, and dangerous wind chills will expand from the north-central US to the Southern Plains, MS Valley, and Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK)

Lat: 39.42°NLon: 77.37°WElev: 269ft.

Fair

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed N 15 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.59 in
Dewpoint -12°F (-24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-3°F (-19°C)
Last update 24 Jan 12:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Frederick MD

Cold Weather Advisory January 24, 01:08am until January 24, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning January 24, 11:00pm until January 26, 04:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 24, 01:08am until January 24, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Sat

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -5. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. Light east wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 10am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet between 10am and 4pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Northeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  New snow and sleet accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 1am, then a chance of snow and sleet.  Low around 17. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -6. North wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -5. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow before 10am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet between 10am and 4pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 1am, then a chance of snow and sleet. Low around 17. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Frederick MD
 39.42°N 77.42°W (Elev. 305 ft)
12:53 am EST Jan 24, 2026
1am EST Jan 24, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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