Washington flights exceed 800 mph due to near-record winds over DC

Multiple flights from the DC area got a roaring start to London over the weekend with help from near-record jet stream winds over the Mid-Atlantic.

Extreme weather, flooding influencing where millions in US decide to live, research shows

As people choose different areas to move to and try to get away from flooding hazards, storms with relentless precipitation are continuing to impact several U.S. regions, and it’s taking its toll on infrastructure.

7-day weather forecast cool with plenty of sunshine
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FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has your seven day weather forecast and what to expect with upcoming temperatures and rain.

Less snow than expected: What went wrong
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FOX 5's Jen Delgado walks through what happened overnight to keep snowfall totals lower than expected.

BLIZZAPOINTMENT: Why snow struggled in the DC region last night

Hindsight is 20-20 is how the phrase goes, though looking back at the event from overnight in the D.C. area, the signs that things were going wrong appeared very late in the forecast period. Often called "now-casting," it became clear when the snow finally did begin to fall that this event was not going to go as planned. So what went wrong? 

DC weather: Why didn't we get more snow in DC area?

Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia was expecting to see widespread snowfall overnight into Saturday, but with warmer temperatures than expected, the snow did not stick. 

Why didn't the DC area see more snow?
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FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart breaks down what changed overnight in the potential for snow in the D.C. area.

Weather forecast for Saturday, February 17
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By Saturday morning, a quick-moving clipper system left the D.C. area heading north, with heavier snow bands hitting Pennsylvania and New Jersey with more snowfall.

Snow in DC region to kick off Presidents’ Day weekend

After a week that started with parts of the region picking up some snow on Tuesday morning, another snow event appears likely as we get ready to start the holiday weekend here in the D.C. area. 

DC snow forecast: 1-3 inches likely by Saturday morning

Snow is looking more and more likely for the Washington, D.C. area this weekend as a quick moving clipper passes through the region.

DC snow forecast: 1-3 inches likely by Saturday morning
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Snow is looking more and more likely for the Washington, D.C. area this weekend as a quick moving clipper passes through the region.

How the fading El Nino pattern will impact hurricane season activity in 2024

Historically, La Niñas have produced busy tropical seasons, while the opposite is known to be true during El Niños - when conditions are typically hostile for cyclones in the Atlantic basin.

Next chance for snow in DC, Maryland, Virginia comes Saturday

Snow lovers, winter isn't over just yet! Plenty of places across the Washington, D.C. region saw flurries and flakes Tuesday morning – and we may have another snow chance this weekend!