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Winter Weather

Stories about winter weather including snow, ice storms and blizzards, and how to prepare for the winter season.

School delays: DC, Maryland & Virginia delays for Monday, January 22

School delays: DC, Maryland & Virginia delays for Monday, January 22

A few school systems in the Washington, D.C. region have announced delayed opening times for Monday, January 22 with another blast of frigid air moving through the area. 

January 22, 2024 9:56am EST
End of arctic air on horizon with January thaw days away

End of arctic air on horizon with January thaw days away

Forecast models show temperatures next week could reach 10-20 degrees above average.

January 21, 2024 12:50pm EST
Nebraska rancher brings horses inside her home during 'hell' blizzard to keep them warm

Nebraska rancher brings horses inside her home during 'hell' blizzard to keep them warm

In the midst of a severe snowstorm in Nebraska, rancher Kelly Rowley took an unconventional approach to keep her horses, Rip and Diamond, warm. Concerned about their well-being during the harsh weather conditions, Rowley decided to bring the horses inside her home.

January 20, 2024 2:31pm EST
Icy road conditions with wind chills following Friday snowfall in DC, Maryland & Virginia

Icy road conditions with wind chills following Friday snowfall in DC, Maryland & Virginia

After a day of steady snowfall, the cold is not going anywhere, and the weather team is tracking gusty cold winds and dangerous wind chills in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

January 20, 2024 10:38am EST
Freezing weather threatens streets in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Freezing weather threatens streets in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

The expected freeze Friday evening is concerning for Maryland officials, so they're warning drivers to make sure they’re prepared. 

January 20, 2024 9:15am EST
How much snow did DC, Maryland & Virginia get Friday?

How much snow did DC, Maryland & Virginia get Friday?

After a day of steady snowfall in the D.C. area, the numbers are coming in. 

January 19, 2024 10:37pm EST
Friday DC snow forecast: How much snow has fallen? How much more to expect?

Friday DC snow forecast: How much snow has fallen? How much more to expect?

The winter storm we’ve been tracking all week is bringing steady snow to the Washington, D.C. region on Friday.

January 19, 2024 3:28pm EST
Maine winter storms unearth 112-year-old shipwreck in national park

Maine winter storms unearth 112-year-old shipwreck in national park

A record-breaking storm surge from winter storms in Maine recently uncovered a shipwreck known as the "Tay" in Acadia National Park.

January 19, 2024 1:30pm EST
Some DC area roads weren’t pretreated before Friday’s snow. Here’s why.

Some DC area roads weren’t pretreated before Friday’s snow. Here’s why.

One of the telltale signs that snow is on the way in the Washington, D.C. region are the white stripes that appear on roadways about a day before the storm hits. But some road crews in Maryland and Virginia didn’t rely on that tactic this time around. Why?

January 19, 2024 11:43am EST
DC snowfall: What Friday snow is looking like around the DC area

DC snowfall: What Friday snow is looking like around the DC area

A winter storm is well underway in the D.C. area, as steady snowfall continues through Friday morning.

January 19, 2024 10:28am EST
DC snow emergency guide: How to navigate snowfall in the DC region this winter

DC snow emergency guide: How to navigate snowfall in the DC region this winter

A consistent snowfall is underway in the D.C. region and road conditions, closings and delays, along with the snow accumulation are all major concerns.

January 19, 2024 9:31am EST
Ground stop for departures at Reagan National Airport lifted

Ground stop for departures at Reagan National Airport lifted

Federal Aviation Administration officials have lifted a ground stop for departures at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport outside of Washington, D.C. due to snow and ice.

January 19, 2024 9:27am EST
Hazardous road conditions across DC, Maryland, and Virginia as steady snow quickly covers surfaces

Hazardous road conditions across DC, Maryland, and Virginia as steady snow quickly covers surfaces

A steady snow that began coming down quickly across the Washington, D.C. region early Friday morning is causing hazardous driving conditions for drivers around the area.

January 19, 2024 9:23am EST
Best sledding and tubing spots in DC, Maryland & Virginia

Best sledding and tubing spots in DC, Maryland & Virginia

Steady snowfall continues to take over D.C., Maryland, and Virginia., more than enough to close schools and federal government offices, creating the perfect snow day.

January 19, 2024 8:19am EST
Snow in DC region: Where, when, and how much will fall Friday

Snow in DC region: Where, when, and how much will fall Friday

The D.C. area is getting ready for our second snowstorm of winter. 

January 19, 2024 4:24am EST
3 killed, baby rescued after power line falls on car during ice storm

3 killed, baby rescued after power line falls on car during ice storm

Three people were killed after a power line fell on a vehicle during a damaging ice storm in Portland, Oregon. Here's what officials say to do if it happens to you.

January 18, 2024 8:27pm EST
School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Friday, January 19

School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Friday, January 19

A few school systems in the Washington, D.C. region have already announced closings or delayed opening times for Friday, January 19 ahead of another blast of winter weather expected Friday morning. 

January 18, 2024 6:18pm EST
Snow Friday: Winter Weather Advisory issued ahead of storm for parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Snow Friday: Winter Weather Advisory issued ahead of storm for parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Snow Friday is looking more and more likely after a Winter Weather Advisory was issued Thursday for parts of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

January 18, 2024 9:58am EST
School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Thursday, January 18

School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Thursday, January 18

A few school systems in the Washington, D.C. region have closed or delayed opening times for Thursday, January 18, following a blast of winter weather earlier this week.

January 18, 2024 6:03am EST
More snow Friday in DC area likely to cause delays, closures

More snow Friday in DC area likely to cause delays, closures

After the snowiest day in two years on Monday, our region looks likely to close out the shortened workweek with a little more snow. Here we go again! 

January 17, 2024 9:40pm EST
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