170 million Americans brace for deep freeze as temps plunge near record lows, even in Florida

Over 100 million Americans from Boston to Tampa, will get an early taste of winter this week, thanks to a sweeping cold front that will bring the coldest air of the season starting Sunday and lasting into next week.

Cold weather coming to DC: What to expect as La Niña winter kicks off

Meteorologists say a surge of Arctic air sweeping across the country will reach Washington, D.C., sending temperatures tumbling into the 30s overnight and possibly below freezing in some areas.

Weekend weather forecast: Higher temps before rain, cooldown
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The DMV is expected to see above-average temperatures on Saturday, as high as the 70s, before showers come in Sunday, followed by a winter cooldown.

Weekend weather forecast: Warm temps before Monday cooldown
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We're looking at a fairly warm, mild weekend before temperatures drop down at the start of the work week. FOX 5's Jen Delgado has your latest forecast.

FOR  LZ: WX WINTER OUTLOOK
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News, weather, traffic and more from FOX 5, serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

DMV Winter 2025-2026 Outlook: Earlier first snow, how much snowfall to expect

D.C.'s winter forecast hints at the first significant snowfall potentially arriving before Christmas! Here's the full 2025-2026 FOX 5 Winter Outlook for the Washington D.C. metro, northern Virginia and Maryland.

DMV Winter Weather 2025-2026 Outlook
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Earlier first snowfall? How much and when could the first flakes fall? FOX 5’s DMV Winter 2025–2026 Outlook has answers.

Fall foliage near its peak across the DMV: Here’s where to see the best color

The DMV is bursting with autumn color - but if you want to catch the leaves at their best, now’s the time to get outside. According to the latest fall color reports, foliage is peaking across much of the region this week and next, offering one last chance to soak in the reds, yellows, and oranges before they fade.

DC weather: Warm Wednesday before cold temperatures return

After a chilly start, Wednesday brings a brief warmup across the D.C. region, with sunny skies and highs in the low 70s.

Peak fall foliage 2025 forecast in DC, MD & VA
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The DMV is bursting with autumn color - but if you want to catch the leaves at their best, now’s the time to get outside. FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda has a look at the peak fall foliage 2025 forecast in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

DC weather: Sunny, dry with gusty winds Tuesday
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A sunny and dry Tuesday across the Washington, D.C. region with gusty winds and seasonal temperatures near 60 degrees.

DC weather: Monday morning showers, clear & breezy afternoon
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Rain showers for some parts of the Washington, D.C. region before a clear and breezy afternoon with high temperatures near 65 degrees.

Hurricane Melissa: Rising death toll, desperate pleas for aid

It’s been nearly a week since Hurricane Melissa made its first catastrophic landfall in Jamaica, and the death toll is continuing to rise.