DC IndyCar race near National Mall approved under Trump executive order

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order establishing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., paving the way for the first IndyCar street race in the nation’s capital.

DDOT: Curb-to-curb blacktop unlikely this storm; plow‑tracking data showing inaccuracies

District Department of Transportation Director Sharon Kershbaum says residents shouldn’t expect curb‑to‑curb blacktop as crews continue clearing the snowstorm that hit Washington, D.C., over the weekend, citing unusually difficult conditions.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Friday, January 30

Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Friday, January 30, following a winter storm that brought snow and ice to the Washington, D.C. area. 

Winter Storm Watch for MD beaches, southeast VA with light snow possible; cold continues in DC

January is ending on a bitter‑cold stretch, with the region enduring day after day of frigid temperatures and another round of winter weather that could bring light snow to parts of Maryland’s Eastern Shore and southeast Virginia.

DC Weather LIVE UPDATES: Dangerous cold grips DMV amid ongoing ice and snow cleanup

Dangerously cold temperatures continue to blanket the Washington, D.C. region as residents and crews work to clear ice and snow from secondary roads and neighborhoods.

Snow forecast: Winter Storm Watch issued for Maryland beaches with several inches possible

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon as a coastal storm threatens Maryland’s beaches, the Eastern Shore and parts of Virginia.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Thursday, January 29

Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Thursday, January 29, following a winter storm that brought snow and ice to the Washington, D.C. area. 

Why the next full moon is called the 'Snow Moon' — and how to see it

The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.

Weekend storm update: Close call, but near miss favored

As of Wednesday evening, no weather model is showing a snow event for the D.C. area this weekend comparable to what we just experienced.

Judge weighs release of 2021 DC pipe bomb suspect

A judge is considering whether to release Brian Cole Jr., who is accused of placing pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican National Headquarters in 2021, ahead of his trial.

DC snow forecast: Will a coastal storm bring more winter weather to the DMV?

As brutal cold keeps the Washington, D.C. region locked in a deep freeze this week, attention is turning to a potential coastal storm this weekend that could bring anything from light snow to a more significant winter event, depending on its track.

DC councilmember says heavy ice damaged smaller plows, slowing street clearing efforts

Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen says heavy ice from the weekend snowstorm damaged many of the District’s smaller plows, contributing to delays in clearing neighborhood streets.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Wednesday, January 28

Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Wednesday, January 28 following a winter storm that brought snow and ice to the Washington, D.C. area. 

Workers, volunteers push to clear ice and snow from DC streets

The weekend winter storm delivered the first significant snowfall of the season to the Washington, D.C. region, and crews and volunteers have been working around the clock to clear streets coated in snow and ice.