Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field (KDMW)

Lat: 39.61°NLon: 77.01°WElev: 789ft.

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 15 Mar 3:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Westminster MD

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before 4am.  Low around 49. Southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could be severe.  High near 66. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 27. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before 4am. Low around 49. Southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 66. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Westminster MD
 39.6°N 77.02°W (Elev. 787 ft)
1:53 am EDT Mar 15, 2026
4am EDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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