School closures, delays across DC, Maryland, Virginia Thursday December 5

It's an icy cold start to the day in the DMV and a wintry mix across the area could create slick conditions, impacting morning travel. 

Snow showers may impact Thursday morning commute

After the warmest November on record, December has started on quite the opposite note. In fact, this has so far been the coldest start to December in 19 years, since 2005. 

Winter storm warning: First snowflakes of season fall in DC; heavy accumulations out west

Washington, D.C. could see its first snowflakes of the season on Friday, while regions north and west of the city could see heavy accumulations from a storm system that is moving across the region.

DMV Winter 2023-2024 Outlook: Why we're expecting more snow, chance for blizzards in DC this winter

With a potentially strong El Niño in play for the 2023-2024 winter season, we're forecasting more snow than an average winter for the Washington D.C. metro, Northern Virginia and Maryland.

DMV Winter 2024-2025 Outlook: What we can expect from La Niña

Winter is on its way! Here's a look at our DMV Winter 2024-2025 Outlook for what Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia can expect this winter from the season's La Niña weather pattern.

A La Niña winter is expected: Here's what it means for the DC region's snow outlook

The emergence of a La Niña weather pattern could have an impact on the types of winter weather conditions we see in the U.S., including the D.C region. Here's what to know.

Farmers' Almanac winter outlook calls for 'copious amounts of snow, rain, sleet and ice'

The Farmers' Almanac has been predicting long-range weather forecasts for over 200 years. It's calling for a brutally cold winter for parts of the U.S. with rapid-fire storms.

Where did winter go? Spring begins early as winter in US was warmest on record

During the winter, several areas nationwide that usually experience frigid conditions never had their temperatures dip below zero and went months without snowfall.

Colorado dog missing for 10 days found trapped in snow just feet from home

On the morning of Feb. 22, Pepper, a 6-year-old Bernese/black lab mix, went missing from her home in Blue River, Colorado. After an expansive search, Pepper was found 10 days later not far from where she went missing.

BLIZZAPOINTMENT: Why snow struggled in the DC region last night

Hindsight is 20-20 is how the phrase goes, though looking back at the event from overnight in the D.C. area, the signs that things were going wrong appeared very late in the forecast period. Often called "now-casting," it became clear when the snow finally did begin to fall that this event was not going to go as planned. So what went wrong? 

Snow in DC region to kick off Presidents’ Day weekend

After a week that started with parts of the region picking up some snow on Tuesday morning, another snow event appears likely as we get ready to start the holiday weekend here in the D.C. area. 

DC snow forecast: 1-3 inches likely by Saturday morning

Snow is looking more and more likely for the Washington, D.C. area this weekend as a quick moving clipper passes through the region.

Next chance for snow in DC, Maryland, Virginia comes Saturday

Snow lovers, winter isn't over just yet! Plenty of places across the Washington, D.C. region saw flurries and flakes Tuesday morning – and we may have another snow chance this weekend!

Blizzard vs snowstorm: What's the difference?

Winter weather can be unpredictable when it hits your area, and whether it's a blizzard or snowstorm, there are differences with both, besides how much snow falls on the ground.

Snow in Maryland, Virginia makes for slippery commute in DC area

A mix of rain and snow worked its way into the D.C. area Tuesday morning, with areas to the northwest of the District seeing a steady snowfall.