DC weather: Fantastic Valentine’s Day with sunshine, temps in the 50s

Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be fantastic across the D.C. region, with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 50s before temperatures slip back into the 40s and cold rain arrives Sunday.

DC weather: Sunny, cold Friday
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Get ready for a mostly sunny but cold Friday with chilly afternoon temperatures near 40 degrees.

Montgomery County tackles potholes following winter storm

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation launched a two‑day "Pothole Blitz" on Wednesday and Thursday to try and quickly repair potholes across 5,400 lane miles of county‑maintained roads.

DC weather: Valentine’s Day warm up, sunshine; cold rain arrives Sunday

Valentine’s Day brings a welcome warm‑up to the D.C. region, with sunshine and highs in the mid‑50s before a cold rain is expected to develop by Sunday afternoon.

Drivers line up at local car washes across DMV as snow finally begins to melt
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This week, the DMV is finally seeing some good weather. Officials with AAA said you may want to use it to be good to your car. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal explains. 

AAA: A $20 car wash now could save you hundreds later

This week, the DMV is finally seeing some good weather. Officials with AAA said you may want to use it to be good to your car.

Top 10 coldest Februarys in Virginia on record since 1895

With below-normal temperatures gripping Virginia, here’s how past Februarys rank in the state’s climate record.

Gradual warm up on the way for DMV after weeks of bitter cold
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The D.C. region continues its slow thaw with more sunshine and temps near 50°F expected Wednesday, but how long can we expect it to last? FOX 5's Mike Thomas has the details in your full forecast. 

DC weather: Mild temperatures move in Tuesday; weekend wintry mix possible

Milder air moves into the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday as we keep an eye on a potential wintry mix that could bring rain and snow to the area this weekend. 

Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video

Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.

DC weather: Warming trend speeds melting; chance of a weekend wintry mix

A warming trend this week will help melt the lingering snow and ice from last month’s storm as the Washington, D.C. region watches the potential for a wintry weekend mix.

DC weather: Chance for a weekend wintry mix
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Temperatures hit the 40s across the Washington, D.C. region this week, with a chance for a wintry mix developing over the weekend.

DC weather: Cold Sunday night with wind chills
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Parts of Maryland and DC are under a Cold Weather Advisory with wind chills from 0 to -10 degrees. A wintry mix is possible later this week. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has the latest forecast.

ARCTIC BLAST: Extreme cold, power outage concerns, and winds gust up to 60 mph
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Dangerous cold is gripping the DMV this weekend, with an Extreme Cold Warning in effect for parts of the region and High Wind Warnings bringing potentially damaging gusts. Meteorologists say wind chills could range from -10 to -30 in some areas, with frostbite possible in under 30 minutes and hypothermia also a concern. Winds were reported gusting into the 40–60 mph range in spots, making it feel even colder than the air temperature. The gusty conditions could also knock down trees and power lines, leading to outages. Pepco reported more than 1,000 customers affected in parts of D.C. and Maryland, with some estimated restorations listed for Sunday afternoon. Officials urge residents to limit time outdoors, dress in layers if you must go out, and take steps to protect your home during the deep freeze—such as shutting off exterior hose bibs to prevent frozen pipes. Stay with FOX Local for the latest forecast updates and alerts.

DC weather: Dangerous weekend wind chills
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The DC region is experiencing strong winds with subzero wind chills. Next week, expect a slight warm-up and chances of precipitation later in the week. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has the latest forecast.