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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 >

Current conditions at

Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK)

Lat: 39.42°NLon: 77.37°WElev: 269ft.

Overcast

38°F

3°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 22 Jan 1:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Libertytown MD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    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 39. West wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 20 °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
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 39. West wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 20. 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 24.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Libertytown MD
 39.48°N 77.18°W (Elev. 499 ft)
Last Update:
12:53 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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