Friday, January 9, Saturday, January 10, and Sunday, January 11, 2026: The weather today will be partly sunny, with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy with rain likely in the afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 50s. South winds around 10 mph will become southwest in the afternoon, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain is 70%. Saturday will be rainy, with highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is near 100%. Sunday will likely see snow, with highs in the lower 30s. The chance of snow is 70%.
Only a few days remain to bid in the Fur Ball Online Auction, open through January 10! Enjoy travel experiences, Capitals tickets, wine and spirits, gift cards, and more, all while supporting HART’s mission to save homeless animals.
Wisp Resort is celebrating its 70th Platinum Anniversary this weekend, January 9-11. The weekend honors seven decades of skiing and four-season fun with special lift ticket deals, live music, après events, a commemorative cake cutting, historical movie screenings, a torchlight parade, and more. Check out the full lineup!
All-levels Yoga is a grounding and calming class that focuses on gentle stretching, flowing sequences, and adaptive poses suitable for yogis of all experience levels. Classes are held Fridays from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at the Community Aquatics & Recreation Center at Garrett College. Then on Saturday, Weekend Wake-up is an energizing class focused on stretching and movement, with an emphasis on breathwork, balance, and flexibility. Classes are held Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Community Aquatics & Recreation Center at Garrett College. Cost for each session is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. For more information, contact Shannon Tomac at 202-641-5567.
Finally Friday at Big Sandy Brews features trivia starting at 7:00 p.m. Test your knowledge against fellow patrons with team or individual play. Free to participate.
Open House at 175 Roman Ridge Road, Unit 15, in Oakland, hosted by Taylor-Made Deep Creek Sales, takes place Saturday from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Sales agent Danielle Luscombe will be on site to showcase this spacious home located in the heart of Deep Creek Lake.
The Highlands Fat Bike Series in McHenry, MD takes place this Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This beginner-friendly ride covers a few laps totaling about 10 miles, and participants can ride as many laps as they like, going at their own pace for a fun and relaxed day on the trails.
Another Open House at 1321 Marsh Hill Road, McHenry, MD, hosted by Taylor-Made Deep Creek Sales, is on Sunday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Listing agent Eric Crawford will showcase this beautifully remodeled lakefront home, located just one mile from Wisp Resort.
Buzz One Four Documentary will be shown Sunday from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM at the Daniel Offutt III Theatre, Garrett College. Free to attend, the film by Matt McCormick explores the 1964 Cold War B-52 crash near Savage Mountain, revealing a hidden chapter of Garrett County history and examining the dangers of the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
Archie’s Barbeque Locals Night takes place every Sunday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Enjoy 30% off your meal and savor your favorite barbecue dishes in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Here are all the entertainment and park activities happening this weekend!
Sunrise over Deep Creek Lake this morning, captured by Chip Mathieson.
Jay Ferguson – Real Estate Market Update January 9
Happy New Year! I plan on doing a deeper dive on year-over-year stats at DCL next week once all the data is officially in and accounted for. I will throw out some caution – numbers are deceptive this time of year. It’s typically the time of year when properties go off market by design (winter weather, logistics of access/heat, etc) and when lots of listings expire – end of calendar year. The numbers look really weak right now because this is a traditionally slow time of year anyway. A few things caught my eye: A split lakefront home on Marsh Hill Rd for under one million. Lakefront homes under this price have been rare over the past few years. A home I sold a few years ago in North Camp is now selling WAY below what they paid for it. Something to keep an eye on as prices shift on the mountain. There is a $3+ million lakefront home in the Blakeslee listed for sale, and several intriguing options at Villages of Wisp.
Notable recent activity:
7 new listings, 7 price drops, 2 off-market, 5 contracts, and 6 closed homes over the last 7 days
$999k split lakefront home on Marsh Hill just listed
34 total contracts – 7 under $300k, 17 $300k to $999k, 10 over $1 million
38 homes for sale over $1 million (down from 45)
74 water-oriented homes still available – 33 lakefront, 41 off lake
North Camp – one home is selling ~$75k UNDER what they paid 2 years ago
154 (down from 178) lots/land listings for sale, 13 of which are under contract
25+ years of experience, creative solutions to sell your property – call me for a free consultation! jay@deepcreeksales.com 301-501-0420 (call/text)
176 homes currently for sale (down from 188)
34 under contract/pending (down from 62)
46 total sales in November, 43 total sales in December – 6 so far in January
