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

Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK)

Lat: 39.42°NLon: 77.37°WElev: 269ft.

Fair

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 8:45 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Frederick Municipal Airport MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind becoming west 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Calm wind.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind becoming west 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Frederick Municipal Airport MD
 39.41°N 77.37°W (Elev. 272 ft)
6:53 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
8pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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