Major Winter Storm in the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather from the Mid-South to Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will bring a swath of heavy snowfall, strong winds, blizzard conditions and freezing rain to the Northern Plains into the Great Lakes region. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-south to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast. Critical fire weather concerns shift to the southern Rockies and Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK)

Lat: 39.42°NLon: 77.37°WElev: 269ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 15 Mar 1:47 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Mount Airy MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am.  Low around 52. Southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 69. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers, mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 27. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am. Low around 52. Southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 69. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain showers, mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 27. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Mount Airy MD
 39.44°N 77.16°W (Elev. 656 ft)
1:53 pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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