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 >

Current conditions at

College Park Airport (KCGS)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 76.92°WElev: 49ft.

Partly Cloudy

40°F

4°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 5:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Silver Spring MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 39. Light southeast wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 39. Light southeast wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Silver Spring MD
 39.02°N 77°W (Elev. 322 ft)
3:53 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
5pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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