News & Features / Odds rising for one of D.C.’s biggest winter storms in years this weekend The snow and perhaps ice, accompanied by bitter and long-lasting cold, could cause major disruptions to schools, airports and businesses Sunday into next week. By Jason P Samenow / 21 Jan 2026 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
News & Features / A major winter storm could affect the D.C. area this weekend: What to know Considerable amounts of snow could fall if the storm comes together, along with bitterly cold weather. By Jason P Samenow / 20 Jan 2026 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
News & Features / A bit of snow likely Saturday morning, especially in D.C.’s northern suburbs A coating to an inch is possible across northern suburbs and northern Maryland. Up to a coating or a rain/snow mix elsewhere. By Jason P Samenow / 16 Jan 2026 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
News & Features / January looks colder than normal in D.C., with near-average snow potential It would be the latest in a number of recent colder than normal months. By Jason P Samenow / 1 Jan 2026 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Weather History / D.C. weather history for March 9 A surprise snowstorm on this date in 1999 dumped a record 8.4 inches in Washington, snarling traffic and closing offices. By Jason P Samenow / 9 Mar 2025 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Weather History / D.C. weather history for March 8 The 4.1 inches from the storm pushed the seasonal total to 46 inches, tied for the fifth most on record. By Jason P Samenow / 8 Mar 2025 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Weather History / D.C. weather history for March 7 The Tidal Basin was still covered in ice and snow unusually late in the season. By Jason P Samenow / 7 Mar 2025 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Weather History / D.C. weather history for March 6 5 to 10 inches of snow was forecast but only trace amounts to an inch fell inside the Beltway. By Jason P Samenow / 6 Mar 2025 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email