Capital Weather Live / CWG Live: Frigid today and trending warmer midweek. Winter storm this weekend? Painful wind chills today. Another arctic blast arrives this weekend with a range of snow scenarios possible. By Ian Livingston / 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
Capital Weather Live / CWG Live: Tamer wind chills today with snow showers possible early Saturday Friday features clouds and highs in the 30s. There are a couple shots at snow this weekend. By Ian Livingston and Dan Stillman / 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
Evergreen / Here’s how to measure snow like a pro For something that seems relatively straightforward, many people do it wrong. By Ian Livingston / 31 Dec 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
Evergreen / What is the ‘D.C. snow hole,’ and is it real? Snow lovers have long lamented the dreaded “D.C. snow hole,” which refers to a relative lack of snow sometimes seen in or near the District, leaving a gaping hole By Dan Stillman / 25 Dec 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 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