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

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 20 Jan 12:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Taneytown MD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 12. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °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 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 12. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Taneytown MD
 39.64°N 77.16°W (Elev. 499 ft)
12:00 am EST Jan 20, 2026
12am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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