Weather Update — DMV Region (Gaithersburg, MD and Vicinity)
Date: December 5, 2025
Location: Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland (applicable broadly across the Washington, D.C.–Maryland–Virginia area, subject to local variation)
As of the most recent update, the temperature in Gaithersburg is approximately 27 °F (–3 °C), and snow is falling at present.
Over the course of the morning and into midday, conditions are expected to remain cold and unsettled. Cloudy skies will dominate early, with occasional snow flurries continuing through late morning. Temperatures will gradually rise toward 28–30 °F (–2 to –1 °C) by midday.
In the afternoon, skies will remain mostly cloudy while temperatures hover near freezing, around 30–31 °F (0 to –1 °C). As evening approaches, precipitation is likely to transition to freezing rain, with temperatures staying at or just below freezing (approx. 30 °F / –1 °C).
Heading into late evening and overnight hours, cloudy conditions are expected to persist. Freezing rain may continue intermittently, with lows near 29–30 °F (–2 to –1 °C).
Given the combination of snowfall earlier in the day and potential freezing rain tonight, travel conditions could become hazardous. Roadways and sidewalks may become slick; visibility could be reduced during snow flurries. Residents and commuters are reminded to exercise caution.
Recommendations: Dress warmly with proper winter gear and footwear offering good traction, allow additional time for travel, and stay alert for local weather advisories. If travel is not essential, consider delaying until conditions improve.