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 >

Current conditions at

Garrett County Airport (K2G4)

Lat: 39.58°NLon: 79.34°WElev: 2933ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

3°F

-16°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 13 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill-14°F (-26°C)
Last update 28 Jan 9:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Oakland MD

Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 09:47am until January 29, 11:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 09:47am until January 29, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Thu

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow showers.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow showers after 1pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Oakland MD
 39.46°N 79.46°W (Elev. 2402 ft)
6:53 am EST Jan 28, 2026
9am EST Jan 28, 2026-6pm EST Feb 3, 2026
 
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