Does Frederick, Maryland get more snow than Washington DC?

Yes, Frederick sits just east of Catoctin Mountain, where the terrain lifts approaching air and enhances snowfall; nor'easters that deliver a foot to coastal cities can pile 18 to 24 inches in Frederick County, and Snowmageddon in 2010 left more than 32 inches in some locations.

What is Frederick, Maryland's record low temperature?

Frederick's record low is minus 22°F.

Does the Monocacy River flood in Frederick, MD?

Yes, the Monocacy River runs along the eastern edge of the city and floods its agricultural bottomlands during heavy rain events.

What makes Frederick, MD's snow totals higher than nearby cities?

Catoctin Mountain to the west lifts approaching air masses, enhancing snowfall significantly compared to the Baltimore and Washington metro areas to the east.

Weather in Frederick, MD

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Frederick, MD Weather