Wintry mess threatens evening commute Monday night; more snow possible late week
Winter since the turn of the New Year has been pretty quiet in the D.C. region.
Winter since the turn of the New Year has been pretty quiet in the D.C. region.
Winter Storm Watch in effect Monday for areas west of DC
The watch goes into effect Monday evening.
The watch goes into effect Monday evening.
Winter weather possible Monday into Tuesday; lingering cold key to threat
The recipe for winter weather and snow is really not all that difficult. You simply need air cold enough overhead as moisture is moving in and boom...you have either freezing rain, sleet, or snow! In the Mid-Atlantic though, it is not always that easy to hold that cold air in place long enough to give a purely snow event. You need certain features to align atmospherically which is actually a rarer occurrence than I think many people realize. Yes, we do get some big blizzards here in the D.C. region, but they are far from an every year occurrence. The setup has to be just right.
The recipe for winter weather and snow is really not all that difficult. You simply need air cold enough overhead as moisture is moving in and boom...you have either freezing rain, sleet, or snow! In the Mid-Atlantic though, it is not always that easy to hold that cold air in place long enough to give a purely snow event. You need certain features to align atmospherically which is actually a rarer occurrence than I think many people realize. Yes, we do get some big blizzards here in the D.C. region, but they are far from an every year occurrence. The setup has to be just right.
Winter storm may threaten D.C. region early next week
A storm is expected to come on the heels of a very cold weekend in the Washington, D.C. region.
A storm is expected to come on the heels of a very cold weekend in the Washington, D.C. region.
Paraplegic rescue dogs have the time of their of lives playing in Minnesota snow
A group paraplegic pups at a Minnesota shelter had the time of their lives playing in the snow.
A group paraplegic pups at a Minnesota shelter had the time of their lives playing in the snow.
First winter storm of 2021 may bring rain, sleet or snow to parts of DC region early next week
The FOX 5 Weather Team continues to monitor the potential of a winter weather event on Tuesday.
The FOX 5 Weather Team continues to monitor the potential of a winter weather event on Tuesday.
WINTER STORM TRACKER: Snow, sleet, and rain slams DC region Wednesday
There are only five days until the official start of winter, but Mother Nature decided to celebrate a little early this year with a winter storm that impacted a large portion of the D.C. region Wednesday.
There are only five days until the official start of winter, but Mother Nature decided to celebrate a little early this year with a winter storm that impacted a large portion of the D.C. region Wednesday.
Winter Storm Warnings issued in parts of DC region ahead of first storm of winter season
The beauty with any winter storm is always in the details, and the details with this upcoming winter storm are pretty messy.
The beauty with any winter storm is always in the details, and the details with this upcoming winter storm are pretty messy.
Frederick County in Maryland declares snow emergency
Frederick County could see more than half a foot of snow and as a precaution, the city of Frederick declared a snow emergency Tuesday evening closing all city offices and non-essential operations. County schools are all virtual.
Frederick County could see more than half a foot of snow and as a precaution, the city of Frederick declared a snow emergency Tuesday evening closing all city offices and non-essential operations. County schools are all virtual.
‘This is one thing our kids won’t lose this year’: School district gives virtual students snow day
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Snow storm forecast: DC region braces for midweek winter weather
It seems like it has been quite some time since D.C. has had to deal with a decent winter storm. In reality, it has been about 2 years.
It seems like it has been quite some time since D.C. has had to deal with a decent winter storm. In reality, it has been about 2 years.
Snow removal crews grapple with COVID-19
You can now add snow removal to the long list of things that have had to change because of COVID-19.
You can now add snow removal to the long list of things that have had to change because of COVID-19.
Gatlinburg's SkyBridge dusted with snow to create 'winter wonderland'
Snow creates 'winter wonderland' at Gatlinburg's SkyBridge.
Snow creates 'winter wonderland' at Gatlinburg's SkyBridge.
Winter is coming! Snowflakes spotted in western Maryland Tuesday
Some of the first snowflakes of the season were spotted falling in far western Maryland Tuesday morning.
Some of the first snowflakes of the season were spotted falling in far western Maryland Tuesday morning.
NOAA’s winter forecast is out: Bitter cold for some, warmer weather for others
The CPC issued its winter outlook on Oct. 15, which covers the months of December through February.
The CPC issued its winter outlook on Oct. 15, which covers the months of December through February.
Snow day no more: MCPS says virtual learning may replace inclement weather closures
Students who typically wear their pajamas inside out in hopes of the coveted snow day may be disappointed after the threat of the pandemic ends.
Students who typically wear their pajamas inside out in hopes of the coveted snow day may be disappointed after the threat of the pandemic ends.
Bison walks through 'unseasonable' Labor Day snowstorm in Yellowstone National Park
It may still be summer for another couple of weeks, but some of the U.S. appeared to skip straight to winter weather over Labor Day.
It may still be summer for another couple of weeks, but some of the U.S. appeared to skip straight to winter weather over Labor Day.
'Winter of the great divide': Farmers' Almanac predicts cold, white winter with possible February blizzard
The periodical is predicting “cold and snowy conditions in the north, drought in the west, and everything crazy in between.”
The periodical is predicting “cold and snowy conditions in the north, drought in the west, and everything crazy in between.”
Workweek wraps up wet; weekend may bring a touch of winter
After the month of January closed on a rather dry and uneventful note, the first week of February has brought a considerably more active pattern with showers having threatened the D.C. region over the past couple of days. A much stronger storm system approaches the region on Thursday however, and with it comes the risk for some steadier and heavier rains particularly on Thursday night.
After the month of January closed on a rather dry and uneventful note, the first week of February has brought a considerably more active pattern with showers having threatened the D.C. region over the past couple of days. A much stronger storm system approaches the region on Thursday however, and with it comes the risk for some steadier and heavier rains particularly on Thursday night.
Chilly, cloudy Tuesday evening in DC; weekend system could bring chance for rain, snow
FOX 5's Sue Palka says it'll be a chilly and cloudy evening in the District.
FOX 5's Sue Palka says it'll be a chilly and cloudy evening in the District.