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.
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.
Nearly 300 million gallons of sewage has entered Potomac River, environmental group says
The Potomac Riverkeeper Network says new water‑sampling results from a recent sewage spill shows far more severe contamination than first believed.
The Potomac Riverkeeper Network says new water‑sampling results from a recent sewage spill shows far more severe contamination than first believed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Winter storm forecast: DC weekend snow threat remains uncertain
As the Washington, D.C. region remains locked in a deep freeze this week, all eyes are shifting to a potential weekend coastal storm that could bring anything from light snow to more significant winter weather depending on its track.
As the Washington, D.C. region remains locked in a deep freeze this week, all eyes are shifting to a potential weekend coastal storm that could bring anything from light snow to more significant winter weather depending on its track.
How does snow melt when temperatures are still below freezing?
Even with air temperatures below freezing, snow and ice can still melt. Here’s why warm sun, ground heat and humidity matter more than the thermometer number.
Even with air temperatures below freezing, snow and ice can still melt. Here’s why warm sun, ground heat and humidity matter more than the thermometer number.
What is a nor’easter and a bomb cyclone? How major East Coast winter storms form
After a weekend storm dumped snow across the Northeast, forecasters are again watching a system that could become a nor’easter or bomb cyclone. Here’s what those terms mean — and why this kind of storm can bring heavy snow, wind and coastal impacts.
After a weekend storm dumped snow across the Northeast, forecasters are again watching a system that could become a nor’easter or bomb cyclone. Here’s what those terms mean — and why this kind of storm can bring heavy snow, wind and coastal impacts.
DC Weather: Dangerous cold, icy streets freeze DC after snowstorm
Dangerous cold and hazardous ice is taking hold across the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday as the area digs out from a powerful winter storm that brought snow, sleet, flight cancellations and school closures.
Dangerous cold and hazardous ice is taking hold across the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday as the area digs out from a powerful winter storm that brought snow, sleet, flight cancellations and school closures.
Judge blocks deportation of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old known as the "boy in the bunny hat" after a viral ICE detention, will not be deported for now following a federal judge's temporary stay of removal for him and his father.
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old known as the "boy in the bunny hat" after a viral ICE detention, will not be deported for now following a federal judge's temporary stay of removal for him and his father.
Want to retire in the DC area? Study reveals if that's a good idea
Virginia was ranked No. 12 in a list of the “Best and Worst Cities to Retire in 2026," while Maryland grabbed the 36th spot.
Virginia was ranked No. 12 in a list of the “Best and Worst Cities to Retire in 2026," while Maryland grabbed the 36th spot.
Eleanor Holmes Norton announces retirement at end of term
Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District of Columbia’s longtime delegate to Congress, has announced her retirement at the end of her term.
Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District of Columbia’s longtime delegate to Congress, has announced her retirement at the end of her term.
NTSB outlines causes of deadly midair collision over DC at hearing
At a hearing Tuesday, officials clarified the key factors behind last January’s midair collision near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people.
At a hearing Tuesday, officials clarified the key factors behind last January’s midair collision near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people.
Clearing snow and ice off your car? Here’s what not to do to avoid damage
Digging your car out after a snowstorm can feel like a race against time, but experts say rushing, or using the wrong tools, can end up causing expensive damage to your vehicle.
Digging your car out after a snowstorm can feel like a race against time, but experts say rushing, or using the wrong tools, can end up causing expensive damage to your vehicle.
School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Tuesday, January 27
Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Tuesday, January 27 following a winter storm that brought snow and ice to the Washington, D.C. area.
Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Tuesday, January 27 following a winter storm that brought snow and ice to the Washington, D.C. area.
DC winter weather: Will insurance cover burst pipes, ice damage?
Icy conditions can cause power outages and the possibility of snapped tree limbs, and the risk of pipes freezing increases as the temperatures fall.
Icy conditions can cause power outages and the possibility of snapped tree limbs, and the risk of pipes freezing increases as the temperatures fall.
Road Conditions Tuesday: Drivers urged to use caution as cleanup continues
Road crews across the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions are continuing their cleanup efforts on Tuesday.
Road crews across the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions are continuing their cleanup efforts on Tuesday.
Road conditions: Ice and bitter cold create dangerous driving across DMV after winter storm
Frigid air and a layer of ice are creating dangerous driving conditions across the Washington, D.C. region as the area digs out from the season’s largest winter storm.
Frigid air and a layer of ice are creating dangerous driving conditions across the Washington, D.C. region as the area digs out from the season’s largest winter storm.
LIVE UPDATES: Bitter cold, icy conditions grip DC after massive snowstorm
Bitter cold and dangerous icy conditions are settling over the Washington, D.C. region as the area digs out from a powerful winter storm that dumped snow and sleet, canceled flights and forced widespread school closures.
Bitter cold and dangerous icy conditions are settling over the Washington, D.C. region as the area digs out from a powerful winter storm that dumped snow and sleet, canceled flights and forced widespread school closures.
DC's longtime delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton prepares to step aside
Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District of Columbia’s longtime delegate to Congress, has filed paperwork to end her reelection campaign. Norton, 88, has had a career that has spanned more than three decades on Capitol Hill.
Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District of Columbia’s longtime delegate to Congress, has filed paperwork to end her reelection campaign. Norton, 88, has had a career that has spanned more than three decades on Capitol Hill.