VDOT crews begin pre-treating Virginia roads ahead of potential weekend winter storm
Virginia Department of Transportation crews are pre-treating major roadways ahead of this weekend's potential winter storm.
Virginia Department of Transportation crews are pre-treating major roadways ahead of this weekend's potential winter storm.
Bundle up: It’s about to get colder in the Northeast
Many areas of the U.S. Northeast will struggle to reach 20 degrees this weekend. Here's what you can expect.
Many areas of the U.S. Northeast will struggle to reach 20 degrees this weekend. Here's what you can expect.
Northern Virginia counties prepare for possible snowstorm as state leadership changes
With more snow possibly on the way in Virginia this weekend, counties are trying to avoid the catastrophe we saw earlier this month on the I-95 corridor, including Stafford County where it took some residents days to dig out of the snow.
With more snow possibly on the way in Virginia this weekend, counties are trying to avoid the catastrophe we saw earlier this month on the I-95 corridor, including Stafford County where it took some residents days to dig out of the snow.
WINTER WEATHER PREDICTION: MLK Jr. weekend could see snowfall
Following up our snowiest week in three years here in DC, which saw DC pick up 9.5 inches of snowfall, the weather team once again has their eyes on a potential winter storm taking aim at our region for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend ahead.
Following up our snowiest week in three years here in DC, which saw DC pick up 9.5 inches of snowfall, the weather team once again has their eyes on a potential winter storm taking aim at our region for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend ahead.
SNOWFALL FORECAST: How winter weather predictions stacked up to reality on Friday
Meteorologists are scientists, and in the world of science, comparing expectations to reality is key. FOX 5's Matthew Cappucci looks back at his predictions for Thursday's snowfall to see how his predictions stacked up.
Meteorologists are scientists, and in the world of science, comparing expectations to reality is key. FOX 5's Matthew Cappucci looks back at his predictions for Thursday's snowfall to see how his predictions stacked up.
Why do people buy all the milk, bread and eggs before snowstorms?
Perishable items like bread, milk and eggs typically go flying off store shelves whenever a snowstorm is in the forecast.
Perishable items like bread, milk and eggs typically go flying off store shelves whenever a snowstorm is in the forecast.
Virginia crews pre-treat roadways ahead of snowfall expected Thursday night
The Virginia Department of Transportation says crews have been pre-treating roadways since Wednesday night in preparation for snowfall on Thursday night, something they weren't able to do before Monday's snowstorm that caused major headaches.
The Virginia Department of Transportation says crews have been pre-treating roadways since Wednesday night in preparation for snowfall on Thursday night, something they weren't able to do before Monday's snowstorm that caused major headaches.
Metro preps for snowstorm, will operate on moderate snow service plan Friday
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has announced that Metrobus will begin on a moderate snow service plan tomorrow, January 7, due to expected snowfall overnight.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has announced that Metrobus will begin on a moderate snow service plan tomorrow, January 7, due to expected snowfall overnight.
SNOWSTORM FORECAST: More snow on the way for DC region
Get ready for another winter blast of snow across the D.C. region Thursday night into Friday morning!
Get ready for another winter blast of snow across the D.C. region Thursday night into Friday morning!
Flight delays, cancelations increase due to winter weather, COVID-19
Winter weather and rising COVID-19 cases continue to impact travel this week. There were roughly 1,800 flight cancellations across the U.S. Wednesday and close to 5,000 delays.
Winter weather and rising COVID-19 cases continue to impact travel this week. There were roughly 1,800 flight cancellations across the U.S. Wednesday and close to 5,000 delays.
Power crews get better view of Virginia's snowstorm damage with drones
By now, most have seen the damage a major storm left behind in northern Virginia this week. But workers with Dominion Energy are getting a bit of a different view using drones.
By now, most have seen the damage a major storm left behind in northern Virginia this week. But workers with Dominion Energy are getting a bit of a different view using drones.
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine speaks to FOX 5 after being stuck on I-95 for 27 hours
Former Virginia Governor and current U.S. Senator Tim Kaine is speaking to FOX 5 about his experience being stuck on I-95 for 27 hours this week and his thoughts on the actions of Virginia's transportation officials.
Former Virginia Governor and current U.S. Senator Tim Kaine is speaking to FOX 5 about his experience being stuck on I-95 for 27 hours this week and his thoughts on the actions of Virginia's transportation officials.
Stafford County residents still without power; secondary roads covered in ice
Stafford County residents are continuing to feel the effects of Monday's snowstorm with many still without power and the state trying to clear secondary roads covered in ice.
Stafford County residents are continuing to feel the effects of Monday's snowstorm with many still without power and the state trying to clear secondary roads covered in ice.
Snowstorm leaves Maryland family stranded on train for 36 hours
Several families who were stranded during Monday’s snowstorm are just arriving home.
Several families who were stranded during Monday’s snowstorm are just arriving home.
More snow could impact DC region this week
All three major airports in our region saw record daily snowfall, with D.C. officially picking up about 7" of snow, which is an inch more than all the snow the city has seen in the past two winters, combined.
All three major airports in our region saw record daily snowfall, with D.C. officially picking up about 7" of snow, which is an inch more than all the snow the city has seen in the past two winters, combined.
How are roads pre-treated? A look at winter storm prep after Virginia's I-95 shutdown
Virginia transportation officials said I-95’s hours-long shutdown this week was in part due to the inability to pretreat the roadways before the winter weather hit.
Virginia transportation officials said I-95’s hours-long shutdown this week was in part due to the inability to pretreat the roadways before the winter weather hit.
I-95 Shutdown: Roads in Virginia unable to be pre-treated before snowstorm
Virginia transportation officials say the reason it took so long to clear the roads after Monday's snowstorm, including nearly 50 miles of Interstate 95 that were backed up for more than 18 hours, was an inability to pre-treat them before the winter weather hit.
Virginia transportation officials say the reason it took so long to clear the roads after Monday's snowstorm, including nearly 50 miles of Interstate 95 that were backed up for more than 18 hours, was an inability to pre-treat them before the winter weather hit.
I-95 reopens in Virginia after drivers stranded for 18+ hours following snowstorm
I-95 in Virginia shut down, stranding drivers for hours, after a massive snow storm hit the D.C. area.
I-95 in Virginia shut down, stranding drivers for hours, after a massive snow storm hit the D.C. area.
Police ID 3 killed when SUV collided with snowplow in Montgomery County
Three people were killed Monday evening in Montgomery County when their SUV collided with a snowplow, according to authorities.
Three people were killed Monday evening in Montgomery County when their SUV collided with a snowplow, according to authorities.
Icy road conditions Tuesday after winter weather hits DMV
Area DOT's are warning people about treacherous road conditions for morning commutes on Tuesday after a winter storm dumped multiple inches of snow in D.C., Maryland and Virginia on Monday.
Area DOT's are warning people about treacherous road conditions for morning commutes on Tuesday after a winter storm dumped multiple inches of snow in D.C., Maryland and Virginia on Monday.