Thanksgiving Weather Forecast: Unsettled conditions, rain possible in DMV for holiday travel

It’s one of the busiest travel times of the year! Ready to visit the family? As the Thanksgiving travel rush approaches, here’s a look at what travelers heading to and from Washington, D.C. can expect from the skies — and how to plan accordingly.

DMV Thanksgiving Travel Forecast preview
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It’s one of the busiest travel times of the year! Ready to visit the family? As the Thanksgiving travel rush approaches, here’s a look at what travelers heading to and from Washington, D.C. can expect from the skies — and how to plan accordingly.

Elevated fire danger Monday across DC region

The National Weather Service warns of elevated fire danger across much of Maryland, northern and central Virginia, and eastern West Virginia east of the Allegheny Front, including Washington, D.C., and Baltimore on Monday. The fire risk is fueled by low humidity, gusty winds and a lengthy dry stretch.

DC weather: Showers move out Wednesday morning
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Rain showers will move out of the D.C. area by mid-morning Wednesday, leaving behind damp roads and cloudy skies.

Look up tonight—the Leonid meteor shower will peak again under clear skies

The Leonid meteor shower will peak again tonight and stargazers will have a great opportunity to see the celestial show thanks to clearer skies.

How a weakening polar vortex could fuel a potentially brutal winter in the Northeast

A cold blast has gripped the Northeast, and meteorologists say it could be a sign of what’s to come. The FOX Weather Forecast Center reports that conditions are lining up for a potential polar vortex winter, setting the stage for a cold and active start to the season.

DC weather: Elevated fire danger Monday; cool temps near 50
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Elevated fire danger Monday across the Washington, D.C. region with gusty winds and cool temperatures near 50 degrees.

Windy Sunday across the DMV brings fire danger and falling temperatures

Blustery winds are whipping across the D.C. region Sunday, prompting weather alerts for both high wind gusts and increased fire danger.

DC weather: Cloudy and cool for Friday Night Lights
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Friday night will be cool with plenty of cloud cover, with rain and a cold font making its way to the region over the weekend.

Could we see the Northern Lights in the DMV?

Do DMV residents have a shot at viewing the Aurora this week? Here's what we know.

First snow of season hits western Maryland

The first snow of the season arrived Monday in western Maryland, while parts of the Midwest and Northeast dealt with heavier lake-effect conditions.

Northern lights in DC tonight: Aurora borealis forecast calls for possible return Wednesday

It wasn’t your imagination! That faint glow in the night sky over parts of the DMV wasn’t the city lights. The northern lights made a surprise visit Tuesday night, thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm - and sky watchers may get one more shot to see them Wednesday night.

DC weather: Cool, cloudy & breezy Friday
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A cool, cloudy and breezy Friday across the Washington, D.C. region with highs in the upper 50s.