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 December 3
**WISP OPENS FRIDAY** Post-Thanksgiving update. After the lackluster spring and summer market we had, we all should be thankful for the fall season and the interest rate drops that helped save our stats. This time of year more and more sellers make thew decision to pull their home off the market for the season – difficult road/driveway access and blustery weather certainly play a part in that decision. Still others, who may be more of a ski area property, are just now getting ready to list, as the winter buyers are making plans to be in town when the snow falls. There are a few $1.2+million townhomes under contract – Willows & Creekside.
Notable recent activity:
9 new listings, 5 price drops, 11 off market, 9 contracts and 5 closed homes over the last 7 days
$1.2 million townhouse at Willows UNDER CONTRACT
62 total contracts – 15 under $300k, 31 $300k to $99k, 16 over $1 million
45 homes for sale over $1 million (down from 56)
92 water oriented homes still available – 39 lakefront, 53 off lake
Lodestone area – several more sales under $700k
178 lots/land listings for sale, 15 of which 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)
188 homes currently for sale (down from 222)
62 under contract/pending
68 total sales in October, 46 total sales in November
