Shenandoah brush fires cause smoky smell, hazy conditions across DMV

Many people across the DMV are noticing the smell of smoke and a haze hanging in the area. Officials said Wednesday that it’s due to brush fires in the Shenandoah Mountain range. 

Brush fires cause smoky, hazy conditions across DMV
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Many people across the DMV are noticing the smell of smoke and a haze hanging in the area. Officials said Wednesday that it?s due to brush fires in the Shenandoah Mountain range.

Spring has officially arrived
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FOX 5 meteorologist Mike Thomas is excited because Spring has officially arrived. He's got your local weather forecast and more.

Parts of DC region see light snow flurries Tuesday hours ahead of spring’s official arrival

Nothing says ‘first day of spring’ like snow flurries! Spring's arrival will come later tonight, but not before some very light snow showers mark the final hours of winter for parts of the Washington, D.C. region.

When is the best time to see the Cherry blossoms this week?
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FOX 5 meteorologist Mike Thomas delivers the 7-day weather forecast and discusses the best times to go see the cherry blossoms this week.

Peak Bloom: Here are the best days to see the cherry blossoms

It is almost fitting that one of the warmest winters on record in Washington, D.C. should end with one final early nod to spring, the blooming of the famous Japanese Cherry Trees down at the Tidal Basin. 

Mild week ahead with plenty of sun
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It's going to be a warm and mild St. Patrick's Day! More calm conditions ahead for the work week with showers possible by next weekend.

St. Patrick's Day weather forecast
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FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has your St. Patrick's Day forecast and what to expect as the first day of spring approaches.

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.

DC area gets taste of spring Thursday with temperatures in the upper-70s

Temperatures will jump into the upper 70s Thursday across the Washington, D.C. area as the region continues its stretch of unseasonably warm weather.

Wind Advisory in place across DC region with gusts of 50 mph possible

A Wind Advisory is in place across the Washington, D.C. region until 5 p.m. as the area braces for gusts of 50 mph that could down trees and power lines and cause problems on the roadways.