The weather today will be partly sunny with a chance of snow showers in the morning. Snow accumulation of up to 1 inch is possible. It will be very windy, with highs around 40°F, except in the mid-30s at higher elevations. West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph will diminish to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon. The chance of snow is 50%.
📸: Photo by Nanette Snyder on Snowy Creek in Oakland, MD.
New on our marketplace! Two Ski Wisp gift cards, each valued at $100, for only $90 each. Check it out under the Gift Cards category! ⛷️
The Garrett County Chamber is accepting nominations for the 2025 Heise Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, honoring local entrepreneurs for their impact on Garrett County’s economic growth. The award will be presented on June 5, 2025, at the Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner.
Stage WEST Arts Collective has launched its new website, featuring all the latest on performing arts and arts education in Garrett County. It’s easy to navigate and filled with information on upcoming performances and ways to get involved and support their mission.
The 2025–2027 Garrett County Community Health Needs Assessment is now available online.
Get ready for an incredible event with three days of exciting high school and college basketball in Garrett County this weekend! Teams from around the country, the local area, and Canada will compete. The Western Maryland Classic is a must-attend event for basketball fans of all ages!
Feeling funky? Stay in the Funkomatik cabin at Blue Moon Rising and hit the slopes at Wisp Ski Resort, just 5 minutes away! ❄️ Use code SNOW30 to save 30% on any cabin until February 13th!
Don’t miss the second annual Community Dunk on Thursday, February 20, 2025! Watch local dunkers brave the frozen Deep Creek Lake to support Special Olympics Maryland – Garrett County athletes. Registration starts at 3:00 PM, with the dunk at 4:00 PM. Raise or pay $75 to dunk and get a sweatshirt/meal coupon. I’m still collecting donations here if you’d like to support but don’t want to brave the icy waters!
Love is in the air! 💕 Celebrate the month of love with Espresso Alley! Enjoy some classic favorites along with exciting new additions.
Take a look at this week’s schedule at Polska Polish Pottery of Deep Creek Lake.
Stop by Schoolhouse Earth to check out all the new arrivals!
QUIT NOW classes are being held today at two Garrett County Health Department locations. In Oakland, sessions will run from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. In Grantsville, sessions are scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. These classes provide support and free cessation aids to help you quit nicotine.
Take a Hike Tuesday! Meet Ranger Noah today at 10:00 AM at the New Germany Lake House for a challenging 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise.
Firewater Kitchen & Bar’s Industry Night is every Tuesday, 4:30–8:30 PM! A special evening to celebrate everyone in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
