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

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK)

Lat: 39.42°NLon: 77.37°WElev: 269ft.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 27 Jan 11:47 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Frederick MD

Cold Weather Advisory January 27, 07:00pm until January 28, 11:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Light west wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -2.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Frederick MD
 39.42°N 77.42°W (Elev. 305 ft)
Last Update:
9:54 am EST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Jan 27, 2026-6pm EST Feb 2, 2026
 
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