Threat of rain, snow mix prompts early school closings; messy evening commute expected

The first snow of 2020 is expected to develop into the early afternoon hours Tuesday. FOX 5's Sue Palka says it's a quick moving system that will pass to our south mainly during the afternoon and evening.

First snow of 2020 to impact Tuesday afternoon commute

A Tuesday storm system passing to our south should pull down enough cold air to change rain over to snow for a period of time tomorrow afternoon even within the Beltway. 

Rain, snow, wintry mix could impact DC region Tuesday afternoon and evening

A quiet Monday -- but all eyes are on a rain, snow, wintry mix threat that could move into the D.C. area in time to impact the Tuesday afternoon and evening commutes.

Brrrr! Bitter cold temps Thursday; warmer trend expected through Christmas

BRRRR!!! It is a bitter cold start on this Thursday morning! The biting wind is producing wind chill temperatures in the single digits to low teens -- and below zero for higher elevations well west.

Active storm pattern persists through middle of December

The first measurable snow event for the season wrapped up early Wednesday morning across parts of our region. Generally speaking the forecast was well done. From the snowfall totals that have rolled in so far, nobody is coming in with any surprise numbers in the higher direction. The bulk of the accumulation has been on the grass, and now that snow has stopped falling, and with sunshine and above freezing temperatures expected this afternoon, what little fell will most likely be completely gone by this afternoon.

Snow flurries move out; slick roadways, school delays Wednesday morning

The first measurable snow of the season for some arrived overnight into Wednesday morning coating windshields and grassy areas with thin layers of the white stuff. 

'Winter is coming': Is your vehicle ready for the cold?

Winter will soon be here in the DMV! In fact, on Wednesday morning, some of us could see our first accumulating snow of the year in the D.C. region. 

Snow to impact Wednesday morning commute; school delays possible

Tuesday morning began with a mild start with temperatures across the region rising into the 50s in many locations. You would never guess that less than 24 hours from now, some of us could be seeing our first accumulating snow of the year.

Snow in DC next week? While possible, it’s highly unlikely

There’s been a lot of chatter on social media about the possibility of the DC region seeing its first snowflakes fall from the sky next week, but the FOX 5 Weather Team is cautioning to limit your expectations.

DC WINTER FORECAST: More snow, brutal waves of cold predicted for DC region
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We?re expecting more snow this winter and waves of brutal cold thanks to periodic polar vortex visits. Mike Thomas and Tucker Barnes are breaking down what you can expect this winter.

Morning snow transitions to mix / rain into the evening
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A winter weather system that moved?across the D.C. metro area Wednesday brought steady snow and a wintry mix of sleet and rain that created hazardous driving conditions around the region

Sunday overnight 7-day forecast
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Some freezing rain and wintry mix heading into Monday morning for the DC area. Areas north will get some snow. Warmer air comes in on Tuesday, which will change the precipitation to rain.