DC's biggest January snowstorms of all time

About two years after its last significant snowfall, the immediate Washington, D.C. area finally recorded some widespread accumulation! January is typically one of the snowiest winter months in the region. On average, just under five inches of the white stuff falls during the first month of each year in the nation's capital.

Icy road conditions with wind chills following Friday snowfall in DC, Maryland & Virginia

After a day of steady snowfall, the cold is not going anywhere, and the weather team is tracking gusty cold winds and dangerous wind chills in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Freezing weather threatens streets in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

The expected freeze Friday evening is concerning for Maryland officials, so they're warning drivers to make sure they’re prepared. 

Middle school teacher in Virginia pulls AR-15 on kids after doorbell prank

A middle school teacher in Fredericksburg was arrested and charged after she allegedly chased a group of girls while pointing an AR-15 rifle at them.

Woman arrested after cocaine found in car next to kids

A woman was arrested after police found cocaine in the backseat of a car, in arms reach of three kids under the age of seven. 

Some DC area roads weren’t pretreated before Friday’s snow. Here’s why.

One of the telltale signs that snow is on the way in the Washington, D.C. region are the white stripes that appear on roadways about a day before the storm hits. But some road crews in Maryland and Virginia didn’t rely on that tactic this time around. Why?

DC snow emergency guide: How to navigate snowfall in the DC region this winter

A consistent snowfall is underway in the D.C. region and road conditions, closings and delays, along with the snow accumulation are all major concerns.

Best sledding and tubing spots in DC, Maryland & Virginia

Steady snowfall continues to take over D.C., Maryland, and Virginia., more than enough to close schools and federal government offices, creating the perfect snow day.

School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Friday, January 19

A few school systems in the Washington, D.C. region have already announced closings or delayed opening times for Friday, January 19 ahead of another blast of winter weather expected Friday morning. 

Sentencing postponed for ex-LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler

A Loudoun County judge postponed sentencing against former Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent Scott Ziegler.

Virginia senator gambles on casino proposal, but challenges loom

A top Virginia senator says he’s ready to go “all in" on the idea which, if approved, could shuffle the casino landscape in the DMV.