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Published: April 6, 2026 19:09

Bundle up ahead. Freeze watch in effect west of I-95 Tuesday night. 🥶 Lows tonight in the 30s-low 40s. Tomorrow night could bring widespread freeze, with upper 20s west of I-95 and near freezing elsewhere. Not unusual for early spring -- average last…

Published: April 6, 2026 15:44

Like cool weather? You've got a few days of it before ANOTHER big warm up... Highs could reach the upper 80s early next week. 90 might even be in play. NWS 6- to 10-day outlook is deep red, meaning very high chances for above normal temps. Forecast…

Published: April 4, 2026 19:31

Breezier tonight with mild lows in the 60s. Easter rain is poorly timed—heaviest midday, with a rumble possible. Early AM or late day offers the best chance to stay drier. Cooler air settles in midweek. 📢 CWG.Live: Full forecast + rain and wind details …

Published: April 3, 2026 18:25

While you slept last night: ~100 million birds took to the skies 🐦 The Mid-Atlantic saw heavy traffic moving north/northeast, with migration hotspots from the Southeast to Ohio Valley and Southern Plains. The overnight rush continues this weekend. …

Published: April 3, 2026 14:34

10.6" of snow fell in D.C. this winter, a bit below the 13.7" average. So… who nailed the forecast? Nearly 800 people entered our snowfall contest: • 👏 2 got it exactly right: Brian Kane and Steve Musser • 🔥 9 others were within 0.1" Read more:…

Published: April 3, 2026 13:46

Opening day NatCast ⚾ Nationals vs. Dodgers: 1:05 p.m., Nationals Park The morning fog & mist should be gone with skies brightening and sunshine emerging. First pitch: Partly cloudy. Near 70. 9th inning: Mostly sunny. Near 80. Chance of rain: 10% …

Published: April 2, 2026 16:59

The cool wedge wins again We often say “the wedge always wins” when cool air to the north has a chance to seep south into the D.C. area — and today (Thursday) is a textbook case. Temps only mid-50s in DC but in 70s in Fredericksburg/Charlottesville Details…

Published: April 2, 2026 16:28

SNOWCRETE lives! On Wed, we posted many large piles of Snowcrete that endured thru March were gone. But we got reports of piles still in Alexandria, Germantown, Fairfax, College Park + Burke. Plus massive one at Carter Barron in NW DC. This pic shows one…

Published: April 1, 2026 22:46

6:46 pm: Broken line of storms passing the immediate area. A bit of a "DC split" with heavier stuff north and south. All sub severe lately, but still a small chance of a strong wind gust or some hail. Main line out of the area in about an hour.. could…

Published: April 1, 2026 22:07

6:07 pm: Broken line of storms from near Leesburg to Manassas and Stafford, headed east. New storm warning includes parts of Fairfax, Prince William and Stafford counties. Potential for damaging wind gusts. This line will cross the rest of the area…

Published: April 1, 2026 20:06

4:06 pm: Area being monitored for potential of a severe storm watch, although NWS currently not favoring issuing one. Modest moisture means any severe weather is probably somewhat isolated. Scattered storms still a threat into evening. Details at…

Published: April 1, 2026 19:29

3:29 pm: Some development in western suburbs now. A storm near Haymarket. This activity should increase in coverage as it moves east the next several hours. May stay scattered, but any storm could produce brief heavy rain, strong wind gusts, and perhaps…

Published: April 1, 2026 16:20

We can't confidently say if a decent amount of scattered storms will develop Wed aftn/eve, or if it will be more like an isolated storm here and there. But any storm that forms has a chance to turn severe with damaging winds or large hail. Most likely…

Published: April 1, 2026 16:02

NEW: Predicting warm April after wild, mild March * March: 8th warmest on record * 4 days hit 80+, most since 2012 * 4 huge temp swings of 30F+ in 24 hrs * Precip below avg, just 1" of snow * For April, expect temps 3-6F above norm, below norm precip More…

Published: April 1, 2026 10:05

* Warm today, potentially stormy late * Heading for the low to mid-80s this afternoon with a decent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms approximately 3 to 9 p.m. A few could be severe with damaging winds or large hail. Scattered showers may…

Published: March 31, 2026 20:22

March said “one more 80-degree day for the road.” ☀️ Many spots are on day 5 (fewer near the water) of 80s this month. Close to records today and tonight could set some record warm lows. Another surge well into the 80s Wednesday, then a brief…

Published: March 31, 2026 14:21

The cherry blossoms are still looking great at the Tidal Basin 🌸 But we’re starting to see more green leaves and a slow fall of petals — signs that peak bloom is nearing the finish line. Viewing should still be solid into Wed PM before storms move in. …

Published: March 31, 2026 10:00

* Breezy burst of warmth today as spring flirts with summer * Temps quickly rise through the 60s to near 70 this morning. Most spots reach the low 80s this aftn with a bit of a gusty breeze. Even a few degrees warmer tomorrow with a chance of late-day…

Published: March 30, 2026 19:59

More 80s to close out March ☀️ DC could hit its 4th 80 degree day tomorrow -- well above the average of one. Dulles may hit 5, tying a record for most in the month. Monthly temps end ~5 degrees above normal, and April starts warm too. Details and full…