'Bomb cyclone' expected to cause travel nightmare across DC region ahead of Christmas weekend
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A powerful, winter ?bomb cyclone' that could create blizzard conditions for parts of the upper Midwest and Great Lakes is expected to bring freezing temperatures and damaging winds to the D.C. region creating a travel nightmare ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend.

Winter weather possible Thursday as blizzard conditions hit Midwest

Ice or snow is possible in the D.C. area Thursday morning, just in time for heavy travel days ahead of the Christmas holiday. 

Latest FOX 5 DC Forecast: Chilly now, Ice could be on the way
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With fall coming to a close with the winter solstice a little over a week away, the weather team is already tracking the first winter storm of the season that could impact your morning commute on Thursday.