January was the world's warmest on record, scientists say

Record-setting heat in 2023 has continued into 2024, with heat records on land and sea already broken during the year's first month.

Rare earthquake reported off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida

A rare earthquake was reported off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Category 6 needed on hurricane wind scale due to warming climate, study says

Since 1980, half of the 197 tropical cyclones rated a Category 5 happened within the past 17 years. Five of the storms would have met the hypothetical Category 6, according to the study.

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.

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. 

School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Wednesday, January 17

A few school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions will be closed or delayed Wednesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years. 

School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Tuesday, January 16

Many school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions were closed Tuesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years. 

Snowball fight takes over National Mall after 2 years of no snow

The D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years, resulting in school closures, creating the perfect storm for a snowball fight, "Battle of Snowpenheimer."

DC rain forecast: Washington region under Flood Watch

The Washington, D.C. area is expecting heavy rain and gusty winds to move across the region Friday.