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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK)

Lat: 39.42°NLon: 77.37°WElev: 269ft.

Fair

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 27 Jan 11:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Frederick MD

Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 07:00pm until January 29, 11:00am
Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 12:15am until January 28, 11:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 12:15am until January 28, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Wed

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -4. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Light northwest wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -4. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Frederick MD
 39.42°N 77.42°W (Elev. 305 ft)
Last Update:
9:53 pm EST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 28, 2026-6pm EST Feb 3, 2026
 
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