Station Name: BIG HUNTING CREEK NEAR THURMONT, MD
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 978 feet

Nearest Address:
14038 Catoctin Hollow Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
Frederick County

GPS Coordinates: 39.6300833, -77.45527778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 12:15PM EST until January 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 5:15 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 19 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills may drop to dangerous levels again Friday Night and Saturday Night. Additional Cold Weather Advisories may be needed.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 1:08AM EST until January 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 6:08 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 6:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. * WHERE...A portion of south central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in frostbite on exposed skin in 30 to 60 minutes.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 1:08AM EST until January 31 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 6:08 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 6:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. * WHERE...A portion of south central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in frostbite on exposed skin in 30 to 60 minutes.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 12:35AM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 5:35 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:45 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...In Maryland, Carroll and Frederick MD Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 12:35AM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 5:35 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:45 PM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 12:35AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 5:35 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:45 PM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.