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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 54%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jan 5:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Frederick MD

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of sprinkles and flurries. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles/Flurries

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of sprinkles and flurries before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles/Flurries
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 21 °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
A chance of sprinkles and flurries. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
A chance of sprinkles and flurries before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 21. 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 23.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Frederick MD
 39.42°N 77.42°W (Elev. 305 ft)
Last Update:
5:12 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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