What are frost quakes? That popping noise, tremor could be a sign of cryoseism
If you heard a loud cracking or popping noise, or maybe even felt the ground shake a little, you might have experienced a frost quake.
If you heard a loud cracking or popping noise, or maybe even felt the ground shake a little, you might have experienced a frost quake.
DC fireboat used to clear ice from Potomac River
A D.C. fireboat is doubling as an ice cutter as the Potomac River continues to freeze over following a snowstorm that struck the region over the weekend.
A D.C. fireboat is doubling as an ice cutter as the Potomac River continues to freeze over following a snowstorm that struck the region over the weekend.
DC Fire and EMS operating ice cutter on the Potomac River
DC Fire and EMS is operating ice cutter boat that has been breaking through two to three inches of ice. Boat pilot Rich Schaffer said keeping the channel open is essential, not only for access around Reagan National Airport, but for responding to boat fires, sinking vessels and emergencies involving people along the shoreline. FOX 5's Bob Barnard reports.
DC Fire and EMS is operating ice cutter boat that has been breaking through two to three inches of ice. Boat pilot Rich Schaffer said keeping the channel open is essential, not only for access around Reagan National Airport, but for responding to boat fires, sinking vessels and emergencies involving people along the shoreline. FOX 5's Bob Barnard reports.
Another winter storm possible next weekend amid extreme cold streak
It's going to be a bitter cold week in the DMV and now, there's a chance of another winter storm coming to the area. Here's the latest forecast.
It's going to be a bitter cold week in the DMV and now, there's a chance of another winter storm coming to the area. Here's the latest forecast.
'DC Snow Team Heroes' help those who can't shovel their own walks
Along with the city crew preparations, Serve D.C. —a volunteer program in partnership with the mayor’s office — handed out salt, shovels and supplies to the "Snow Team Heroes."
Along with the city crew preparations, Serve D.C. —a volunteer program in partnership with the mayor’s office — handed out salt, shovels and supplies to the "Snow Team Heroes."
Winter storm cleanup continues in Montgomery County
The cleanup continues in Montgomery County as many people are working to dig their way out of the snow. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has more on what's happening in the area.
The cleanup continues in Montgomery County as many people are working to dig their way out of the snow. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has more on what's happening in the area.
Snow cleanup continues in northern Virginia
In Virginia, clean up continues after this weekend’s snowfall. Residents are shoveling and in some cases, digging their way out after this weekend’s massive snowfall. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis has more.
In Virginia, clean up continues after this weekend’s snowfall. Residents are shoveling and in some cases, digging their way out after this weekend’s massive snowfall. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis has more.
Beet juice, molasses, pickle brine: Eco-friendly options to avoid icy roads
Eco-friendly alternatives such as beet juice, molasses, cheese brine and even pickle brine are being used to decrease the amount of salt being spread on the roadways and the environment during winter storms.
Eco-friendly alternatives such as beet juice, molasses, cheese brine and even pickle brine are being used to decrease the amount of salt being spread on the roadways and the environment during winter storms.
Passengers remain stranded as airport delays continue
Airport anxiety is in full swing at Reagan National Airport and Dulles Airport. The snow’s gotten out of here, but many passengers haven't because of all the cancelled flights. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald is live with the latest on the travel frustrations.
Airport anxiety is in full swing at Reagan National Airport and Dulles Airport. The snow’s gotten out of here, but many passengers haven't because of all the cancelled flights. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald is live with the latest on the travel frustrations.
Forecasters monitoring potential for more snow in DC area this weekend
Forecasters are monitoring the potential for another significant winter storm that could impact the eastern United States this weekend. Here's what we know so far, and what we'll be keeping an eye on this week.
Forecasters are monitoring the potential for another significant winter storm that could impact the eastern United States this weekend. Here's what we know so far, and what we'll be keeping an eye on this week.
Rare avalanche shuts down Pennsylvania road during winter storm
A major winter storm triggered a rare avalanche in Pennsylvania that left a road impassible this weekend.
A major winter storm triggered a rare avalanche in Pennsylvania that left a road impassible this weekend.
Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Flight refunds: Here's what you need to know after winter storm cancellations
If this weekend's winter storm resulted in your flight being canceled, here's what you need to know about refunds from the airline.
If this weekend's winter storm resulted in your flight being canceled, here's what you need to know about refunds from the airline.
Snow totals for Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia
The powerful winter storm that swept across the Washington, D.C. region delivered the highest snow and ice totals of the season. Here’s a look at snow and ice totals across Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia:
The powerful winter storm that swept across the Washington, D.C. region delivered the highest snow and ice totals of the season. Here’s a look at snow and ice totals across Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia:
Two teens died in sledding accidents amid major winter weekend storm
The two teenagers died in separate sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas over the weekend as a huge winter storm hit multiple states.
The two teenagers died in separate sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas over the weekend as a huge winter storm hit multiple states.
Here's how much snow and ice the US got this weekend
A massive winter storm brought snow, sleet and ice from Texas to New England this weekend. Here’s a look at the outcomes.
A massive winter storm brought snow, sleet and ice from Texas to New England this weekend. Here’s a look at the outcomes.
Dangerously cold temperatures in the DC region
Expect very cold temperatures in the DC region Monday night with wind chills lowering to the single digits.
Expect very cold temperatures in the DC region Monday night with wind chills lowering to the single digits.
DC weather: Snow totals, Cold Weather Advisory across DMV
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place across the DMV as snow totals show the highest amounts of the season.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place across the DMV as snow totals show the highest amounts of the season.
School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Monday, January 26
Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Monday, January 26 following a winter storm expected to bring snow and ice to the D.C. area.
Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Monday, January 26 following a winter storm expected to bring snow and ice to the D.C. area.
Winter storm strikes DMV: Here's the latest on snow totals
The massive winter storm that moved through the Washington, D.C. region produced the season’s highest snow and ice totals.
The massive winter storm that moved through the Washington, D.C. region produced the season’s highest snow and ice totals.