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 28 at 1:20AM EST until January 28 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 6:20 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 6:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 1:20AM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 6:20 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 6:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 9:51AM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 2:51 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills 10 to 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 7:12AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 12:12 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 8:15 PM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 12 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 7:12AM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 12:12 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 8:15 PM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 12 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 12:41PM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 5:41 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 13 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.

Special Weather Statement issued January 28 at 8:51AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:51 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 8:00 PM

There is a potential for hazardous commuting conditions for this evening's commute between 3 PM and 9 PM. A period of light snow is POSSIBLE (a 30 percent chance) late this afternoon and evening across the Washington metro area into central and southern Maryland with a coating to around one-half inch of snow accumulation possible. If this threat does materialize during this evening's rush-hour, any untreated roads could quickly turn snow covered and slippery. This could lead to dangerous traveling conditions. If commuting this evening, be aware of the POSSIBILITY of significant travel disruptions. Plan ahead by allowing for extra travel time, and consider using public transportation and telework options. Stay tuned for updates on this potential winter weather episode.