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Published: April 9, 2026 20:19
April might skip ahead to summer next week. 🥵
80s Monday, then 90s possible Tue-Thu. That’d be the earliest 90+ since 2013. Looks like records could fall any of those three days. Wednesday most likely at present with a record of 89 and forecast low 90s. …
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Published: April 9, 2026 14:26
Another near-freezing morning ❄️
Most lows: upper 20s to upper 30s
Dulles: 36 | BWI: 32 | National: 37
This should be the coldest morning left this spring.
🌱 Beltway: likely safe to plant
🌱 Farther out: better to wait until around Mother’s Day
More…
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Published: April 9, 2026 11:01
After another chilly start, we begin a warm up today. Highs near and above 60 this afternoon.
70s tomorrow and through the weekend.
80s and even 90 or above possible early to mid- next week.
Forecast details:…
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Published: April 8, 2026 18:56
Another cold night is ahead. 🥶
Freeze warning for suburbs well west/northwest. Frost advisory elsewhere. Near and below freezing in former, a touch above freezing in latter.
Frost could develop across the area, primarily outside urban centers.
Details…
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Published: April 8, 2026 13:31
Look how cold it got this morning around the DMV... many spots below freezing. Officially, dropped at 35 at DCA, 32 at Dulles and 33 at BWI.
Our latest forecast and more info at cwg.live
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Published: April 8, 2026 11:03
Crisp start with temperatures near or below freezing much of the area. Cool but beautiful today with highs in the mid-50s or so.
Warming up to 60 and above Thursday, then into the 70s Friday and the weekend. Toasty by next week.
Full forecast:…
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Published: April 7, 2026 14:53
Freeze warning for most of area tonight into Wednesday morning
Expect lows from the mid-20s in our coldest areas to the upper 20s and low 30s in most other places. Around downtown Washington, temps may stay a hair above freezing.
Latest forecast info:…
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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…
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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…
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Published: April 5, 2026 19:57
🌙 Clearing, cooler tonight (~40°)
☀️ Sunny & breezy, cooler into midweek
🏜️ Dry stretch ahead
📢 CWG.Live: Forecast + drought outlook
📸 Jeanne Stuart McVey
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Published: April 5, 2026 14:46
The incoming rain, which will help wash away some of the pollen, will probably delay the start of the #Nats game, but we think it will move out quickly enough to be played mid- to late afternoon. Updated forecast, radar, NatCast here:…
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Published: April 5, 2026 14:33
Here comes the rain! It will pass through, with some heavy downpours, ending between 2 and 4p from west to east across the region. Temperatures will fall through the 60s as the rain falls and departs.
Full forecast at cwg.live
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Published: April 5, 2026 02:21
Could you tell? Tree pollen count Saturday was 3193.29 grains per cubic meter of air -- VERY HIGH. This is often around the yearly peak level!
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Published: April 4, 2026 21:46
NEW: DC tied record high for the date, soaring to 85. Dulles hit a record 87 degrees, breaking the mark from 2011.
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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
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Published: April 4, 2026 11:11
Very warm today with highs mainly in the mid-80s.
Some rain on tap for Easter, ending in the afternoon.
Much cooler for a few days to start the work week.
Full forecast:…
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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.
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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:…
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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%
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Published: April 3, 2026 11:03
Cool and cloudy this morning but we'll break free into warmth again by afternoon. Highs should end up around 80.
Even warmer tomorrow, then some rain for Easter.
Full forecast:…