The weather today will be snow. Additional snow accumulation is around an inch—highs in the upper 20s and a low of 1—northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of snow is near 100%. Saturday will be mostly sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Cold with highs around 12 and a low of 2. Northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of snow is 50%. Wind chill values are as low as 16 below. Sunday will be partly sunny with a 40% chance of snow showers—highs in the mid 20s and a low of 14. Wind chill values are as low as 10 below.
Unfortunately, the Deep Creek Dunk fundraiser — scheduled for February 26 — has been canceled for this year.
The Garrett County Local Management Board (LMB) would like your input on prioritizing child and family services in Garrett County through this short survey.
Reminder: free COVID-19 drive-through testing will be available at the Garrett County Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 29, from 1-5 p.m. Testing will be done on a first-come, first-served, basis at the fairground site. No appointments are being scheduled. Garrett County Health Department in Grantsville is also taking vaccine appointments this Friday. Call 301-334-7698 for assistance.
We love our Maryland Mountains:
This Friday, relax and unwind with a drink and trivia at this Library-sponsored pub trivia event, held in partnership with Oakland’s own Vagabond Taproom!
Get your heart pumping on these hikes: a challenging 4-mile adventure on the Dynamite Shack Loop, easy 1-mile walk on the Orchard Loop. (followed by a snowman building challenge and a 2-mile birding hike on the Hemlock Loop.
This Sunday, enjoy complimentary coffee by the indoor campfire and see what birds make an appearance at the Lake House feeders.
Sunday Team Bingo at Mountain State Brewing Co. in Deep Creek Lake, MD, continues! MSBC gift cards are awarded and a coverall round with a progressive jackpot prize starting at $100!
This Friday, catch Ronnie Burroughs at MoonShadow and Eastbound at Sipside Lounge. On Saturday, check out Ronnie Burroughs in the Lakers Lounge, Eli Helbig at Sipside Lounge, and Jason Shaw at MoonShadow.
