Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field (KDMW)

Lat: 39.61°NLon: 77.01°WElev: 789ft.

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed W 15 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Hampstead MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hampstead MD
 39.61°N 76.84°W (Elev. 863 ft)
12:53 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
3pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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