NEW GERMANY STATE PARK
Parks • Weather • Amenities
November 21, 2024
National Weather Service • Until 2024-11-21T23:00:00-05:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with locally 1 to 2 feet along the ridgetops. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph Friday afternoon into Friday night. * WHERE...Garrett County. * WHEN...Until midnight EST Friday Night. Bursts of moderate to heavy snow will impact this evening's commute while temperatures fall well below freezing. The most widespread and heaviest snow will be late Friday morning through Friday evening with peak snowfall rates around 1 to 2 inches per hour. The strong winds will coincide with the heavy snow, making the Friday evening commute very dangerous due to snow covered surfaces and visibility below 1/4 mile at times. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes through Friday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible Friday. Snow may transition to a period of freezing rain or drizzle Friday night into Saturday morning.
SUMMARY
New Germany State Park is a popular destination in the state of Maryland, offering visitors a range of outdoor activities and opportunities for relaxation. The park is located in Garrett County near the town of Grantsville and covers over 400 acres of scenic forested land.
One of the main reasons to visit New Germany State Park is to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The park features a scenic lake with a sandy beach area for swimming, as well as several hiking trails that wind through the forest and offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains. There are also several picnic areas and campgrounds for visitors to enjoy.
Specific points of interest within the park include the historic New Germany CCC Museum, which showcases the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps who built many of the park's facilities in the 1930s. The park also has a nature center with exhibits and educational programs about the local flora and fauna.
Interesting facts about the area include the fact that the park was originally created as a part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs in the 1930s. The park was named after the immigrants from Germany who settled in the area in the 19th century.
The best time of year to visit New Germany State Park is during the summer months, when the weather is warm and visitors can enjoy swimming and other outdoor activities. However, the park is also a popular destination in the fall, when the leaves change colors and the area is transformed into a stunning autumn landscape.
