Capital Weather Gang - DC area weather blog, news - December 27, 2009

Forecast: Cold wave & weekend wind

* Wind Advisory through late tonight * * Outside now? Radar, temps & more: Weather Wall * Today's Daily Digit A somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a scale of 0 to 10. Bone chilling cold. And just the beginning... Get tomorrow's 'Digit' on Twitter tonight EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Windy and...

By Jason Samenow | January 2, 2010; 9:35 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (24)
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Forecast: Chilly new year with increasing winds

After today's brief warm-up, a very cold & windy weekend * Top D.C. weather events of 2009 | Top U.S. weather events of 2009 * * Outside now? Radar, temps & more: Weather Wall * Today's Daily Digit A somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a scale of 0...

By Camden Walker | January 1, 2010; 4:45 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (17)
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PM Update: Rain (and snow?) showers ring in 2010

With New Year's festivities about to kick off, the weather won't be perfect but it should not destroy any plans either. Just a few showers through midnight, perhaps mixed with some snow.

By Ian Livingston | December 31, 2009; 3:15 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (9)
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Top Weather Events of 2009: U.S. edition

* Wintry end to 2009: Full Forecast * In a previous post, I highlighted my choices for the top 5 D.C. metro region weather events of 2009. Here are my choices for the top 5 continental U.S. weather events (as before, see the end of this post for my criteria...

By Steve Tracton | December 31, 2009; 11:30 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (8)
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Update: Steady precipitation moving away

* A slippery, wintry end to year: Full Forecast | Get There * * The latest storm news, traffic, and cancellation info * As quickly as our wintry mix of precipitation arrived around 4 a.m. this morning, it's moving out. Most of the metro area received a brief coating of...

By Jason Samenow | December 31, 2009; 8:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (41)
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Forecast: A slippery, wintry end to the year

Mix of ice and snow brings slick travel * Outside now? Radar, temps & more: Weather Wall * Today's Daily Digit A somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a scale of 0 to 10. A messy mix of snow, ice and rain to end the year? Not my idea of...

By Josh Larson | December 31, 2009; 6:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (9)
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Wintry start to last day of 2009

Slippery travel for New Year's Eve morning * Winter Weather Advisory late tonight until 1 p.m Thursday * * Outside now? Radar, temps & more: Weather Wall * Air temperatures are at or below freezing area-wide, ground temperatures are cold as well, and precipitation is streaming toward the D.C. area...

By Dan Stillman | December 30, 2009; 10:30 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (6)
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PM Update: Wintry weather early tomorrow a.m.

A winter weather advisory in effect from late tonight through early afternoon Thursday promises to create some messy travel. Some spots may see a few inches of snow.

By Ian Livingston | December 30, 2009; 2:40 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (21)
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Top weather events of 2009: D.C. edition

* Winter Weather Advisory starts late tonight: Full Forecast * It's the end of the calendar year and, as usual, that means 'tis time for those ubiquitous lists of top every this and that one can imagine. These lists include, of course, memorable or otherwise noteworthy weather events. I've got...

By Steve Tracton | December 30, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (9)
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Texas Tech coach Mike Leach does the weather

* Nuisance storm for New Year's: Full Forecast * Texas Tech coach Mike Leach, under fire for the alleged treatment of player Adam James (the son of ESPN college football analyst Craig James) -- once did a guest weather spot for a local TV affiliate. Check it out, it's highly...

By Jason Samenow | December 30, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Forecast: New Year's storm mostly a nuisance

No whiteout or washout, but wintry or wet at times * Winter Weather Advisory late tonight/early Thursday * * 2009's erosion of climate clarity | Snowy Mount Vernon * * Outside now? Clouds & more: Weather Wall | E-mail this forecast * Today's Daily Digit A somewhat subjective rating of the...

By Dan Stillman | December 30, 2009; 10:40 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (11)
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PM Update: Whipping winds to subside

Gusty winds made today's cold temperatures feel downright frigid. Fortunately, winds weaken overnight before we see slightly warmer readings on Wednesday.

By Ian Livingston | December 29, 2009; 3:15 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
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2009 saw erosion of clarity on climate

Count mainstream climate scientists among the many people likely to be relieved when the clock strikes midnight on Thursday night, and 2009 recedes into the history books.

By Andrew Freedman | December 29, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (47)
Categories: Climate Change, Freedman, News & Notes, Science
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Forecast: Wickedly windy and cold

Still concerns for New Year holiday storminess * Snow Lover's Crystal Ball | Follow us on Twitter * * Outside now? Temps, winds & more: Weather Wall * Today's Daily Digit A somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a scale of 0 to 10. Yesterday was a "4" and today...

By Matt Rogers | December 29, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (19)
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Light snow and a mix may usher in New Year

Disorganized storm keeps confidence low * Wickedly windy and cold: Full Forecast * Next Chance of Accumulating Snow: Thu-Fri Probability of Accumulating Snow (1" or more): 40% Most Likely Potential Impact: A weak weather system is anticipated to move through the region Thursday before exploding into a major storm off...

By Matt Rogers | December 29, 2009; 5:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (5)
Categories: Snow Lover's Crystal Ball
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PM Update: Cold winds keep on blowing

After a few days of mild temperatures we're back to wintertime reality for the next few. Add in strong winds and it will feel a bit uncomfortable outside.

By Ian Livingston | December 28, 2009; 3:15 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (9)
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Christmas Eve at Mount Vernon

* Cold... late-week storm? Full Forecast | D.C. sledding gets creative * Deep snow cover at Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 2009. The large tree is a pecan tree, possibly descended from a pecan sapling given to George Washington by Thomas Jefferson. This view is facing southwest, from the riverside...

By Kevin Ambrose | December 28, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (8)
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Forecast: Cold air re-establishes itself

Watching possibility of late-week storm Today's Daily Digit A somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a scale of 0 to 10. A biting chill is back...50 was nice while it lasted. Get tomorrow's 'Digit' on Twitter tonight EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny and windy. 39-44. | Tonight: Windy and very cold....

By Jason Samenow | December 28, 2009; 5:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (27)
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Forecast: Return of the sun, trending cooler

* SkinsCast: Dry and chilly | CWG on Facebook & Twitter * * Outside now? Radar, temps & more: Weather Wall * Today's Daily Digit A somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a scale of 0 to 10. Early-morning fog (When did we move to London?), then mild with sun....

By Brian Jackson | December 27, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (16)
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SkinsCast: Dry and on the chilly side

Redskins vs. CowboysSunday, 8:20 p.m., FedEx Field Kickoff2-Min WarningWeatherChance of Precip.38F35FPartly cloudy15%It will be a cold, but not bitterly cold night. Temperatures during the game will fall from the upper 30s to the mid-30s with partial cloud cover. SkinsCast appears before every Redskins home game. Also, see our...

By Jason Samenow | December 27, 2009; 6:45 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
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