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

Winter Storm Watch issued January 23 at 2:48AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 7:48 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 10 inches or more possible. * WHERE...All of Central Pennsylvania * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:39AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 7:39 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below expected. * WHERE...Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill, and York Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills approaching 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 10:20AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:20 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 9:15 AM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM THIS WEEKEND... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. * WHERE...A portion of south central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread and prolonged travel disruptions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the area late Saturday evening into Saturday night, becoming heavy at times through Sunday with accumulation rates of one to two inches per hour at times. Snow may mix with sleet or freezing rain near and south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Sunday afternoon, which may cut down on total snow accumulations. Frigid temperatures and wind chills are expected before, during, and after the winter storm. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:37PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 7:37 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill, and York Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in frostbite and hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 10:09AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:09 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 10:03AM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:03 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, with highest amounts north and west of US-340. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch, mainly south and east of US-340. * WHERE...Portions of north central Maryland, northern and northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday night, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period very cold wind chills is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting through the middle of next week.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 5:16PM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:16 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:30 AM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow beginning Saturday evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 10 and 16 inches, with highest amounts north and west of US-340. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch, mainly south and east of US-340. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northern and northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday night, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is likely beginning this evening and lasting through the middle of next week.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 4:08PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:08 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

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 23 at 2:39AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 7:39 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. * WHERE...Juniata River Valley and Middle Susquehanna River Valley * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills approaching 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:37PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 7:37 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 30 to 60 minutes.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.