Forecast: Nothing but sunshine

Warming trend begins * CWG's winter outlook | CWG's annual photo contest * * Follow Ida: Hurricane Tracking Center * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 57-62. | Tonight: Clear. 36-44. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. 64-68. | A Look Ahead |...

By Jason Samenow | November 7, 2009; 04:50 PM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Cool and breezy, turning 'freezey'

Mostly sunny weekend with warming temperatures * Capital Weather Gang 2009-10 Winter Outlook | Photo contest * * Freeze Warning tonight along & east of I-95 (map) | Weather Wall * Even with wall-to-wall sunshine today, it has been a...

By Ian Livingston | November 6, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Mighty fine weekend follows Friday chill

Cold tonight; Freeze Warning along & east of I-95 * CWG's 2009-10 Winter Outlook | Hypothermia season underway * * Follow Ida: Hurricane Tracking Center | Enter our photo contest * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Bright sun. Breezy. Low 50s. |...

By Camden Walker | November 6, 2009; 08:50 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: A shower or two, then clearing

Mostly sunny Friday before cold Friday night * Capital Weather Gang 2009-10 Winter Outlook | Photo contest * * Outside now? Radar, temps & more: Weather Wall | Traffic * Lots of sun visited the area again this morning and...

By Ian Livingston | November 5, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Sunny stretch to settle in

But some clouds today, maybe a shower * Hypothermia season underway | Our winter outlook * * Follow Hurricane Ida: Hurricane Tracking Center * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, 20% chance of a shower. 55-60. | Tonight: Partly cloudy &...

By Josh Larson | November 5, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: Cloudy evening and night. A shower?

Cool and partly sunny Thursday with some breezes * Hypothermia season | Photo contest | Tomorrow: Our Winter Outlook * * Outside now? Radar, temps & more: Weather Wall | Traffic * Plentiful morning sun gave way to increasing afternoon...

By Ian Livingston | November 4, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Cool finish to work week, then warmer

A fair amount of sun, just a little rain in the forecast * Fall storm showed links to El Niño | Enter CWG's photo contest * * Outside now? Clouds, webcam & more: Weather Wall | Traffic * * Coming...

By Dan Stillman | November 4, 2009; 09:50 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: Mostly clear (and frosty?) tonight

Sunshine Wednesday giving way to clouds late * Fall storm showed links to El Niño | CWG's annual photo contest * * Frost Advisory west of I-95 from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday (map) * * Temps & more:...

By Ian Livingston | November 3, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Very nice weather for voters

But trending cooler after today's 60s * Recap: A wet October | CWG's photo contest * * Later this week: Our winter outlook | Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. 60-64. | Tonight: Mostly clear and...

By Matt Rogers | November 3, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (2)

PM Update: Stubborn clouds prepare to dwindle

Sunshine increases during the day Tuesday * A wet October recap | CWG's annual photo contest * * Outside now? Radar, temps & more: Weather Wall | Traffic * Clouds that have been hard to fully kick out of the...

By Ian Livingston | November 2, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Sun to slowly make presence felt

Considerable clouds linger today * Enter our photo contest | This week: Our Winter Outlook * * Clouds, webcam & more: Weather Wall | Join us on Facebook* EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Variably cloudy. 55-60. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 35-40. |...

By Jason Samenow | November 2, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Rain to only very slowly taper off

* CWG's annual photo contest | Outside now? Weather Wall * * Follow CWG on Twitter | Friend us on Facebook * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Rain ending this afternoon. 54-57. | Tonight:Becoming partly cloudy. 39-44. | Tomorrow: Sun and clouds....

By Brian Jackson | November 1, 2009; 12:00 PM ET | Comments (14)

Forecast: Seventies with spooky showers late

Gradual clearing Sunday * Track trick-or-treat showers: Radar, temps & more: Weather Wall * * Going over Great Falls in a kayak | CWG's annual photo contest * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy and breezy, shower chances increase late. 69-74....

By Jason Samenow | October 31, 2009; 02:55 PM ET | Comments (9)

PM Update: Cloudy and cool. Halloween showers?

Rain chances center on afternoon/evening Saturday * Going over Great Falls in a kayak | CWG's annual photo contest * * Outside now? Radar, temps & more: Weather Wall | Traffic * The marine air mass overhead has been slow...

By Ian Livingston | October 30, 2009; 04:40 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Grey skies & a few Halloween showers

But more serious rain should wait 'til after trick-or-treating * An extra hour of sleep! | CWG's photo contest | Halloween Events * * Outside Now? Radar, temps, clouds & more: Weather Wall * * Join us on Facebook &...

By Camden Walker | October 30, 2009; 09:20 AM ET | Comments (2)

PM Update: Clouds continue to enjoy stay

More of the same Friday; Wet trick-or-treating? * An extra hour of sleep! | CWG's annual photo contest * * Outside now? Radar, temps & more: Weather Wall | Traffic * Clouds have dominated the day with just a few...

By Ian Livingston | October 29, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Clouds leave room for improvement

Halloween forecast tricky, but may be a treat... * Fall foliage update | CWG's annual photo contest * * Outside now? Weather Wall | Friend CWG on Facebook * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. Low-to-mid 60s. | Tonight: Partly cloudy....

By Brian Jackson | October 29, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (1)

PM Update: After some sun, clouds return

Mostly quiet rest of work week; What about the weekend? * Autumn rains at Great Falls | CWG's annual photo contest * * Outside now? Radar, temps & more: Weather Wall | Traffic * Behind last night's storm, skies cleared...

By Ian Livingston | October 28, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Rain relents, but sun remains limited

Drying out through Friday. How about Halloween? * Fall photos from Great Falls | Enter CWG's photo contest * * Outside now? Clouds, webcam & more: Weather Wall | Traffic * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: A.M. drizzle/mist. Some p.m. glimpses of...

By Dan Stillman | October 28, 2009; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (8)

PM Update: Rain incoming, will last through night

Precipitation to depart Wed., still rather cloudy * Autumn rains at Great Falls | CWG's annual photo contest * * Outside now? Radar, temps & more: Weather Wall | Traffic * After a rainy morning (mostly pre-sunrise), we've seen a...

By Ian Livingston | October 27, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Gloomy weather returns

But nicer weather is back by late week * Global warming poll finds puzzling trend | CWG's photo contest * * Join us on Facebook | Outside now? Temps & more: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Cloudy with rain...

By Matt Rogers | October 27, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (9)

PM Update: More rain on the way

Clouds increasing, rain chances arrive late tonight * Global warming poll finds puzzling trend | CWG's photo contest * * Redskins Forecast | Outside now? Temps & more: Weather Wall * Today was a fairly typical late-October day around here....

By Ian Livingston | October 26, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Some sun, some rain, lots of 60s

Beautiful Monday to kickoff week * Good football weather: SkinsCast | Temps & More: Weather Wall * * Enter our photo contest | Join us on Facebook * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. 64-68. | Tonight: Clouds increase....

By Jason Samenow | October 26, 2009; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Sunday and Monday sunshine

Showers probably return Tuesday * Some clouds, but dry: SkinsCast | Temps & more: Weather Wall * * Join our Facebook group | Follow us on Twitter * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sunshine returns. 62-66. | Tonight: Mostly clear. 36-42. |...

By Brian Jackson | October 25, 2009; 02:30 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Some Saturday showers, Sunday sun

Very mild conditions today, t-storm possible * Woolly worm makes winter forecast | CWG's annual photo contest * * Radar loops, temps & more: Weather Wall | Lightning Map * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Chance of showers (50%), t-storm. Breezy and...

By Jason Samenow | October 24, 2009; 02:30 PM ET | Comments (13)

PM Update: A few evening showers, more Saturday

Weekend starts wet, ends sunny * Woolly worm makes winter forecast | CWG's annual photo contest * * Outside now? Radar, temps, clouds & more: Weather Wall * Clouds and cooler temperatures arrived today as a northeast and east wind...

By Ian Livingston | October 23, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Some showers before Sunday sun

Not a washout, but rain chances today through tomorrow * CWG's annual photo contest | Climate activists rally around '350' * * Temps & more: Weather Wall | Email this Forecast to a friend * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy....

By Camden Walker | October 23, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Out with the warm, in with the showers

Rain chances arrive later tomorrow, last into weekend * For climate activists, '350' is a call to action | Annual photo contest * * Outside now? Radar, temps, clouds & more: Weather Wall * Our final milder-than-normal afternoon of this...

By Ian Livingston | October 22, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Warm & dry, then cooler with showers

Weekend to start off wet * Current temps, clouds, & more: Weather Wall * * For climate activists, '350' is a call to action | Earthquake weather * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny & warm. 74-79. | Tonight: Increasing clouds....

By Josh Larson | October 22, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Warm today, warmer tomorrow

Another nice one Thursday, rain chances return after * For climate activists, '350' is a call to action | Earthquake weather * * Outside now? Radar, temps, clouds & more: Weather Wall * Our current stretch of near-perfect weather is...

By Ian Livingston | October 21, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Sun shines bright through tomorrow

No weather worries until Friday * Earthquake weather | Tell a friend about CWG: E-mail this forecast * * Outside now? Temps, clouds, webcam & more: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 72-75. | Tonight: Clear and cool....

By Brian Jackson | October 21, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (2)

PM Update: Delightful autumn conditions continue

Above-average p.m. temps through at least Thursday * Earthquake weather? | After the deluge: The cold, hard facts * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * After another chilly start that included some spots of frost,...

By Ian Livingston | October 20, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Nice weather rebound

Warmer and sunnier days, but weekend is murky * Outside now? Temps, clouds, webcam & more: Weather Wall * * After the deluge: The cold, hard local climate facts * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny and turning mild. 67-71. Tonight:...

By Matt Rogers | October 20, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Frost advisory tonight; warmer Tues.

Sun sticks around much of the work week * Frost advisory for entire metro area: Text & Map * * Record-breaking cold & wet span | Temps & more: Weather Wall * For those -- including myself -- wondering if...

By Ian Livingston | October 19, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Four days of sunshine

Late week looks troublesome again * Outside Now? Temps, Clouds, Webcam & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 55-60. | Tonight: Clear and cold. 33-39. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. 65-70. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL...

By Jason Samenow | October 19, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: A Sunday Stinker, Then Monday Sun

Near-record cold again today * Outside Now? Temps, Clouds, Webcam & More: Weather Wall * * E-mail This Forecast to a Friend | Add CWG to Google or Yahoo * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. A stray shower. Gusty breezes....

By Dan Stillman | October 18, 2009; 03:00 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Woefully Wet Weekend

Record cold afternoon temps, flakes tonight N & W? * Soggy Sports: UnitedCast, SkinsCast | Current Temps: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Rain and breezy. Cold. 40-45. | Tonight: Rain, possibly mixing with snow. 33-37. | Tomorrow: A.M. Rain/Mix,...

By Jason Samenow | October 17, 2009; 12:00 PM ET | Comments (9)

PM Update: Mostly Drizzle Now, More Rain Later

Second storm to form; Saturday night snowflakes N&W? * Redskins Forecast | How Do We Stop This Rain? | Harvest Moon * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * While we have not seen much more...

By Ian Livingston | October 16, 2009; 04:00 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Cold & Rain Book a Weekend Stay

40s with periods of rain through Sunday * Harvest Moon | Does Cold Disprove Global Warming? * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Overcast with drizzle. Periods of rain. 40s. | Tonight:...

By Camden Walker | October 16, 2009; 08:45 AM ET | Comments (13)

PM Update: Rain, Showers and Drizzle... Brrr!

Cold and moist pattern persists through the weekend * Harvest Moon over Arboretum | Record Cold Climate Misconceptions * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * Rain and cold air made today feel a bit like...

By Ian Livingston | October 15, 2009; 03:20 PM ET | Comments (12)

Forecast: Overcast, Rainy & Raw Through Weekend

Coastal storm brings near-record cold, copious rain * Record Cold Climate Misconceptions | October is Great (Usually) * * Where's the Rain? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * E-mail This Forecast to a Friend | CWG on Facebook...

By Josh Larson | October 15, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (9)

PM Update: Cold Settles In, Rain Begins Arriving

Rain likely Thursday along with raw northeast wind * Record Cold Climate Misconceptions | October is Great (Usually) * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * Cold conditions settled into the area overnight and through today,...

By Ian Livingston | October 14, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: First the Chill, Then the Chilly Rain

Much cooler today; colder with rain likely tomorrow * October Offers Fall's Finest (Usually) | Photos of Deer in D.C. * * Outside Now? Temps, Clouds, Webcam & More: Weather Wall * * E-mail This Forecast to a Friend |...

By Dan Stillman | October 14, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (8)

PM Update: Brief Mild Spell Already Ending

Nice weather out... raw and eventually wet in * October Offers Fall's Finest (Usually) | Encounter With Deer in D.C. * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * A one-day shot of milder air is coming...

By Ian Livingston | October 13, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Today Brings Best Weather of Week

Cool and wet wreck late Wed. into weekend * Encounter With Deer in D.C. | What Happened to the Hurricanes? * * Outside Now? Temps, Clouds, Webcam & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. Comfortable breezes. 67-71....

By Matt Rogers | October 13, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Super Start to Work Week, Foul Finish

Cold rain likely at times late Wed-Sat * Outside Now? Temps, Clouds, Webcam & More: Weather Wall * * Tell a Friend About CWG: E-mail This Forecast * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. 60-63. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance...

By Jason Samenow | October 12, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (15)

Forecast: Sunday Sunny Sunday

Cool fall weather takes hold * Outside Right Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * Tell a Friend About CWG: E-mail This Forecast * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 68-71.| Tonight: Clear and cool. 42-49. | Tomorrow: Increasing...

By Brian Jackson | October 11, 2009; 02:30 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Showers Stop & Temperatures Tumble

* What Happened to Hurricane Season? | Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Chance of a.m. showers, cooler. 67-71. | Tonight: Partly cloudy, 45-50. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny. 66-70. A Look Ahead | Get Express Forecast by E-mail FORECAST IN...

By Jason Samenow | October 10, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (11)

PM Update: Warmth Now, Some Showers Later

AM showers possible Saturday; Sunday and beyond? * What Happened to Hurricane Season? | Autumn Allergies Attack * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * Today featured a brief return to late-summerlike warmth across the area....

By Ian Livingston | October 9, 2009; 09:40 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Breezy Warmth Today, Then Cooler

80s today; cooler and mostly dry through Columbus Day * Army Ten-Miler Photos | Attack of the Autumn Allergies * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny and breezy. Slight chance...

By Camden Walker | October 9, 2009; 08:40 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: Beautiful Today, Quite Warm Tomorrow

A little unsettled this weekend and a good bit cooler * Army Ten-Miler Photos | Attack of the Autumn Allergies * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * Fall's finest weather returned today as gusty winds...

By Ian Livingston | October 8, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Sublime Sunshine...Minus the Winds!

80s possible tomorrow; showers close by this weekend * Autumn Allergies | Winter Weather Hype * * Outside Now? Temps, Winds, Webcam & More: Weather Wall * Today: Mostly sunny. Low 70s. | Tonight: Clouds on the increase. 52-58. Tomorrow:...

By Josh Larson | October 8, 2009; 09:50 AM ET | Comments (9)

PM Update: Gusty Winds Wane This Evening

Mostly sunny and quite delightful on Thursday * Wind Advisory in Effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday (see map) * * Attack of the Autumn Allergies | Winter Weather Hype is Here * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps, Clouds & More:...

By Ian Livingston | October 7, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Gusty Winds Today, Gorgeous Tomorrow

Pleasant Thursday & Friday... for holiday weekend too? * Wind Advisory in Effect From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday (see map) * * Climate 'Hockey Stick' Faceoff | Autumn Allergies * * Outside Now? Temps, Winds, Webcam & More:...

By Dan Stillman | October 7, 2009; 09:40 AM ET | Comments (9)

PM Update: Cold Front to Bring Showers Then Wind

Showers end early Wed., then sun & gusty winds * Wind Advisory in Effect From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday (see map) * * Winter Weather Hype In High Gear | Climate 'Hockey Stick' Faceoff * * Outside Now?...

By Ian Livingston | October 6, 2009; 10:40 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Delightful Week Continues

Late week warm-up; but weekend forecast tricky * Climate 'Hockey Stick' Faceoff | Later: Winter Hype is Here * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: More sunshine. Cool breezes. 68-72. Tonight: Increasing...

By Matt Rogers | October 6, 2009; 09:50 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: Near-Perfect Weather Continues

Pleasant conditions again Tuesday, clouds increase late * Climate 'Hockey Stick' Faceoff | Autumn Happenings * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * Days like this help explain why I love fall in D.C. so much;...

By Ian Livingston | October 5, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Wonderful Weather for the Work Week

Shower chance Tues & Fri nights; weekend uncertain * Outside Now? Temps, Clouds Webcam & More: Weather Wall * * Reasons to Love Fall | Later: Climate 'Hockey Stick' Controversy * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Loads of sunshine. 72-75. | Tonight:...

By Jason Samenow | October 5, 2009; 08:55 AM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: All the Sun You Can Handle

* SkinCast | Outside Right Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Bright sun. 71-75.| Tonight: Clear and cool. 48-52.| Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. 71-74....

By Brian Jackson | October 4, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: More Sun Than Showers

* UnitedCast | SkinsCast | Radar, Temps, & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly cloudy, outside chance of late day shower. 75-79. | Tonight: Clearing skies. 48-55. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. 73-77. A Look Ahead | Get Express...

By Jason Samenow | October 3, 2009; 02:45 PM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: A Few Showers Before Sunny Sunday

Partly sunny Saturday, a scattered shower or storm * September Recap | Cool Autumn Happenings | Redskins Forecast * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * Mostly cloudy skies ruled the day and that continues into...

By Ian Livingston | October 2, 2009; 05:40 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Milder Into Weekend. Any Showers?

Shower threat thru Saturday not too high; sunny Sunday * Redskins-Bucs Forecast | Doom & Gloom of Global Warming * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Brief a.m. shower? Partly sunny p.m. 70s. | Tonight: 30% chance of a few showers. 56-63. |...

By Camden Walker | October 2, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (1)

PM Update: Still Cool, Clouds Return Tonight

Warmer on Friday with a mix of clouds and sun * Doom & Gloom of Global Warming | Beautiful Autumn Sunrise * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * Even with high pressure taking (temporary) control...

By Ian Livingston | October 1, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Brilliant Sunshine & Fall-Like Today

But unsettled with a chance of showers Saturday * Beautiful Sunrise Over D.C. | Current Temps & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. Near 70. | Tonight: Partly cloudy & cool. 46-52. Tomorrow: Partly sunny and milder....

By Josh Larson | October 1, 2009; 10:15 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: A Shower or Two Before Chilly Night

Abundant sun returns for Thursday, may not last long * NatCast | UnitedCast | Beautiful Autumn Sunrise over D.C. * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * A small weather system moving by today has kept...

By Ian Livingston | September 30, 2009; 03:10 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Fall Weather Worth Appreciating

Nice into Friday except a couple showers possible today * NatCast | UnitedCast | Wear a Condom... Save the Planet? * * Tsunami Devastates Pacific Islands | NOAA's Tsunami Web site * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: A fair amount of clouds....

By Dan Stillman | September 30, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (16)

PM Update: Cool Breezes With a Side of Clouds

Winds diminish starting tonight; Wednesday stays chilled * NatCast | Condoms and Climate Change | Hurricane Gloria * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Cool weather that arrived on gusty winds yesterday got better...

By Ian Livingston | September 29, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: October-like Weather Arrives

Cooler, crisper weather with sunshine at times * NatCast | Reflecting on Hurricane Gloria * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Variable clouds. Breezy. 67-71. Tonight: Partly cloudy, cool. 48-52. | Tomorrow: Variable clouds again. 67-71. | A Look Ahead | Get Express...

By Matt Rogers | September 29, 2009; 10:10 AM ET | Comments (2)

PM Update: Cold Front Passes, Cool Air Coming

Crisp nights and sunny days the rest of the work week * NatCast | Reflecting on Hurricane Gloria | Weather Wall * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * A cold front that brought scattered...

By Ian Livingston | September 28, 2009; 05:25 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Fall to Bring Its Finest

Mild with a slight chance of showers today * Temps & More: Weather Wall | Hurricane Tracking Station * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Some sun, chance of showers, breezy....

By Jason Samenow | September 28, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (11)

Forecast: Showers, Partial Clearing, Then Cooling

* NatCast | UnitedCast | Outside Now?: Weather Wall * * Rain Totals Thru Last Night - DCA: 1.61", IAD: 1.10", BWI: 1.31" * Today's D.C. Daily DigitA totally subjective rating of the day, on a scale of 1 to...

By Brian Jackson | September 27, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: A Second Half of Saturday Soaker

* Elements Not Worth Braving: NatCast | Outside Now?: Weather Wall * * Grading Our Summer Outlook | A Rain-Hurricane Season Link? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Rain developing in the afternoon. 65-70. | Tonight: Rain. Near 60. | Tomorrow: Rain...

By Jason Samenow | September 26, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (15)

PM Update: A Pleasantly Cool Evening and Night

Rain arrives by midday Sat., possibly significant late * NatCast | Summer Forecast Grade | A Rain-Hurricane Season Link? * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Morning showers gave way to increased clearing this...

By Ian Livingston | September 25, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Rain on the Way for Saturday P.M.

Cooler with some clouds today; increasing sun Sunday * NatCast | Lackluster Hurricane Season... Linked to D.C. Rain? * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy a.m. with a chance of...

By Camden Walker | September 25, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (14)

PM Update: Cold Front to Help Fall Get Going

Cooler on Friday, some showers possible? * NatCast | UnitedCast | D.C. Rain Linked to Hurricane Season? * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Our final day of this stretch of well-above average warmth...

By Ian Livingston | September 24, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Sticky 80s Today, Stellar 70s Tomorrow

Saturday brings the likelihood of rain * NatCast | UnitedCast | Lackluster Hurricane Season Continues * * Later: Dry Period Linked to Lack of Hurricane Activity? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy, warm & humid. Slight shower chance. Mid-80s. |...

By Josh Larson | September 24, 2009; 08:20 AM ET | Comments (12)

PM Update: Mild Through Tomorrow; A Shower?

Warmth to get booted by cold front late Thursday * NatCast | Lackluster Hurricane Season Continues | D.C. Sunrise * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * While it's the first full day of fall,...

By Ian Livingston | September 23, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: First Full Day of Fall Kind of Summery

More autumn-like conditions arrive by Friday * NatCast | Classic D.C. Sunrise | Outside Now? Weather Wall * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly cloudy & humid. A...

By Dan Stillman | September 23, 2009; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (9)

PM Update: Fall Arrives with Warmth and Humidity

Clouds stick around, a few showers possible through Wed. * NatCast | Washington, D.C. Sunrise | UN Climate Goals Unclear * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Plentiful clouds today have yet to lead...

By Ian Livingston | September 22, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Clouds, Showers, and Warm Bounce

Return to the 80s expected before weekend cooling * Dodging Showers? NatCast | Outside Now?: Weather Wall * * Goals of Major U.N. Climate Meeting Unclear * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: More clouds than sun. Scattered showers (30% chance). 76-80. Tonight:...

By Matt Rogers | September 22, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (1)

PM Update: Clouds Lead the Way for Autumn

Humidity levels on the rise, a few showers possible * Goals of Major U.N. Climate Meeting Unclear * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Our run of pleasant days continued today as mostly clear...

By Ian Livingston | September 21, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Fall to Arrive, Summer Warmth Holds On

* Temps & More: Weather Wall | Hurricane Tracking Station * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. Near 80. | Tonight: Becoming cloudy, 40% chance of showers. 60-65. |...

By Jason Samenow | September 21, 2009; 10:25 AM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Pleasant Weather Extends its Stay

* SkinsCast: Sitting Pretty | Current Temps and More: Weather Wall * * Have you friended us on Facebook? * * How about following us on Twitter? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sunny, some high clouds. 76-80. | Tonight: Partly cloudy....

By Brian Jackson | September 20, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Winning Weather for the Weekend

* Outside Now?: Weather Wall | Hurricane Tracking Center * * SkinsCast: Sitting Pretty for Home Opener * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 74-78. | Tonight: Clear. 49-57. | Tomorrow: Partly to mostly sunny. 74-78. A Look Ahead | Get...

By Jason Samenow | September 19, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: Clouds Depart for Beautiful Weekend

Lots of sun Saturday and Sunday; Rain return after? * SkinsCast | Poll: Climate & Weather? | A Chance of Meatballs * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Marine air masses are often difficult...

By Ian Livingston | September 18, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Clear Weekend, Sandwiched by Clouds

* Poll: Climate With Your Weather? | Weather Gaffe: A Big Oops * * Summer or Fall: Which Is It? | Freedman, Morano Clash on Climate * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: A.M. clouds & maybe some mist or drizzle. Increasing p.m....

By Camden Walker | September 18, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Dreary Through Tonight, Then Nicer

Friday brings a weather 180; What about the weekend? * Poll: Climate With Your Weather? | Weather Gaffe: A Big Oops * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * As CWG visitors madisondc and Bombo47jea...

By Ian Livingston | September 17, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Continued Cool, Damp & Dreary Today

Friday's weather somewhat nicer; Saturday a winner! * Summer or Fall: Which Is It? | Freedman, Morano Clash on Climate * * Outside Right Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Overcast & cool. Occasional light...

By Josh Larson | September 17, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: A Few Showers as Clouds Dominate

Quite cool on Thursday; Better afterwards? * Summer or Fall: Which Is It? | Freedman, Morano Clash on Climate * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * The cool and moist air that began arriving...

By Ian Livingston | September 16, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Clouds & Shower Chances Replace Sun

Will new weather pattern linger into weekend? * What Does an Inch of Rain Mean? | Joe Wilson, Civility & Climate * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly...

By Dan Stillman | September 16, 2009; 10:25 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: Clear Trends Cloudy; Shower or Two?

Clouds, rain chances persist for the rest of the week * What Does an Inch of Rain Mean? | Joe Wilson, Civility & Climate * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Our sunny start...

By Ian Livingston | September 15, 2009; 03:45 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Soak Up the Rays for One More Day

* Outside Right Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * * Joe Wilson, Civility, and Climate Change * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Becoming partly cloudy, warm. 84-87. |...

By Brian Jackson | September 15, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Mostly Clear and Pretty Warm

More sun and still mild tomorrow, then clouds return * Radar, Temps, & More: Weather Wall | Hurricane Tracking Station * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Our nice start to this week continues....

By Ian Livingston | September 14, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Week Trends from Warm to Wet

* Radar, Temps, & More: Weather Wall | Hurricane Tracking Station * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sunny, very warm. 84-87. | Tonight: Clear. 56-65. | Tomorrow: Becoming partly cloudy....

By Jason Samenow | September 14, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Sunsational!

Sunshine and mild weather return to salvage weekend * Hurricane Tracking Center | Outside Now?: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Becoming sunny, warmer. 78-83. Tonight: Mostly clear. 58-63. | Tomorrow: More sunshine and warm. 81-86. | A Look Ahead...

By Matt Rogers | September 13, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: Gray Skies to Gradually Clear

* Outside Now?: Weather Wall | Hurricane Tracking Center * * New Tool for Hurricane Forecasting | Corn Moon Photos * * A Skeptical Take on Global Warming * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. Mid-70s. | Tonight: Clearing. 57-63. |...

By Jason Samenow | September 12, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (11)

PM Update: Pesky Coastal Storm Moving Out

Clearing Saturday and quite nice on Sunday * New Tool for Hurricane Forecasting | Corn Moon Photos * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * After several days of waiting for rain, it showed today....

By Ian Livingston | September 11, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Damp Friday, Winner of a Weekend

Clearing begins Saturday, returning to 80 degrees * Finding Fred: Hurricane Tracking Center | Weather Wall * * A Skeptical Take on Global Warming * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Showers likely, breezy. 69-73. | Tonight: 30% chance of lingering showers. Low...

By Camden Walker | September 11, 2009; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (11)

PM Update: Slow-Moving Storm Proves Tricky

Probably damp and cool Friday, unless we see some sun * A Skeptical Take on Global Warming | NatCast * * Follow Fred with our Hurricane Tracking Center * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up...

By Ian Livingston | September 10, 2009; 03:25 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Clouds, Showers Slowly to Depart Area

But no truly sunny & warm weather 'til the weekend * NatCast | What's Fred up to? Hurricane Tracking Center * * Ike Dike Proposed * | August Climate Summary * * Later: A Skeptical Take on Global Warming *...

By Josh Larson | September 10, 2009; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: A Few Breaks Now, Not for Long

Thursday brings more of the same, clouds and some rain * Ike Dike Proposed for Texas Coast | NatCast | UnitedCast * * Follow Major Hurricane Fred with our Hurricane Tracking Center * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by...

By Ian Livingston | September 9, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Overcast, Cool & Damp Through Friday

First totally dry day may not arrive 'til Saturday * NatCast | UnitedCast | Hurricane Tracking Center * * 10 Things Weather Gang Forecasters Will Tell You * * Freedman: Response to Climate Depot Distortions -- New Comments * EXPRESS...

By Josh Larson | September 9, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (11)

PM Update: Gray and Damp with Some Showers

More clouds and rain chances on Wednesday * 10 Things Weather Gang Forecasters Will Tell You | NatCast * * Follow Tropical Storm Fred with our Hurricane Tracking Center * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me...

By Ian Livingston | September 8, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Bye Bye Dry (More Showers Seen)

* NatCast | Outside Right Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * Fred Forms: Hurricane Tracking Station * * Later: 10 Things Weather Gang Forecasters Will Tell You* EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy, cool with periods of rain....

By Matt Rogers | September 8, 2009; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Overcast, Damp Weather Moves In

* Radar, Temps, & More: Weather Wall | Hurricane Tracking Station * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Cloudy, 40-50% chance of showers, especially in the p.m. 75-79. | Tonight: Increasing...

By Jason Samenow | September 7, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Nice Weather Stretches to the Horizon

* NatCast | Outside Right Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 83-86. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 61-67. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny....

By Brian Jackson | September 6, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Wow, What Weekend Weather!

* NatCast | Outside Now? Temps & More: Weather Wall * * Hurricane Tracking Center * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 84-88. | Tonight: Mostly clear. 58-64. | Tomorrow: Partly to mostly sunny. 83-87. A Look Ahead | Get Express...

By Jason Samenow | September 5, 2009; 02:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

PM Update: Smooth Sailing Through Labor Day

* Our Full Forecast | Beach Forecast | NatCast | Traffic | Travel Q&A * * Outside Right Now? Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * The forecast continues to look fantastic for the long weekend, with partly to mostly...

By Capital Weather Gang | September 4, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: A Labor Day Weekend Worth Bottling

Spectacular September weather continues * NatCast | Beach Forecast | Outside Now? Weather Wall * * The Value of a Forecast | Has TWC Jumped the Shark? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. Low-to-mid 80s. | Tonight: Virtually...

By Camden Walker | September 4, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: Near-Perfect Conditions Continue

Mostly sunny Friday; Holiday weekend looks sweet * The Value of a Weather Forecast | Holiday Beach Forecast * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Other than some increased afternoon cloudiness, mainly over southeastern...

By Ian Livingston | September 3, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Pleasant, Dry Weather for Days Ahead

Temperatures return to normal Friday into the weekend * Outside Now? Weather Wall | Hurricane Tracking Center * * Obama Should Give Climate Speech | Response to Rebuttal * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up...

By Josh Larson | September 3, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (2)

PM Update: Mostly Clear, Still Rather Cool

More of the same Thursday; Slightly warmer after * Tropical Storm Erika Update | Obama Needs to Give Climate Speech * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * September's cooler-than-normal start continues today, but hopefully...

By Ian Livingston | September 2, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Coolish Mornings, Delightful Afternoons

Nice weather may stay right through Labor Day * UnitedCast | Outside Now? Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * * Obama Should Give Climate Speech | Hurricane Tracking Center * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. Upper 70s. | Tonight:...

By Dan Stillman | September 2, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: September's Awesome Start

Nice weather to continue through the week * Obama Needs Climate Speech | Making Augusts Not Quite as Hot * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Following the coolest morning start in several months,...

By Ian Livingston | September 1, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Complaint-Free Weather Week!

* Radar, Temps, & More: Weather Wall | Hurricane Tracking Station * * Making Hotter Augusts Not Quite as Hot * * Later: Obama Needs to Give Climate Speech * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny and pleasant. 76-80. Tonight: Mostly...

By Matt Rogers | September 1, 2009; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Hot August Ends With Cool Day

September arrives in beautiful fashion * Making Hotter Augusts Not Quite as Hot | Hurricane Tracking Center * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Meteorological summer is coming to a close, and even if...

By Ian Livingston | August 31, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: A Wonderful Week Ahead of Weather

* Radar, Temps, & More: Weather Wall | Hurricane Tracking Station * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * * Later: Minimizing the Impacts of Hotter Augusts * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Variably cloudy. 73-77. |...

By Jason Samenow | August 31, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Cooler Weather on the Way

* Outside Now? Radar, Clouds, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * The Power of Hurricane-Force Winds | Hurricane Tracking Center * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, slight chance of showers. 83-86. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 59-64. | Tomorrow: Clouds...

By Brian Jackson | August 30, 2009; 04:10 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: A Few Evening Showers & Storms

Diminished rain chances tomorrow, then cooler * Outside Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall | Lightning Map * * Feeling the Power of Hurricane-Force Winds | Year of Science * * Where's Danny? Hurricane Tracking Center * EXPRESS FORECAST...

By Jason Samenow | August 29, 2009; 06:40 PM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Periods of Rain Lead to Flood Threat

Danny to pass east of area Saturday; Nicer Sunday * Flash Flood Watch Thru Tonight for Metro Area & North (Map) * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall | SkinsCast * * Is Danny a Threat to...

By Ian Livingston | August 28, 2009; 03:00 PM ET | Comments (12)

Forecast: Unsettled, But Not Danny's Fault

Cooler with daily shower/storm threats through weekend * Flash Flood Watch Thru Tonight for Metro Area & North (Map) * * Outside Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall | SkinsCast * * Is T.S. Danny a Threat to U.S....

By Camden Walker | August 28, 2009; 02:05 PM ET | Comments (19)

PM Update: Still Warm, But Cool Down Coming

Rain chances return; What about Danny? * Outside Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall | Lightning Map * * Feeling the Power of Hurricane-Force Winds | Year of Science * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign...

By Ian Livingston | August 27, 2009; 04:45 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Warm/Dry Today; Cool/Wet Tomorrow

Danny's effect on weekend uncertain but likely small * Where's Danny? Hurricane Tracking Center | Year of Science * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny & warm. 85-90. |...

By Josh Larson | August 27, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Quite Warm and Still Quiet

A little cooler Thursday, some showers or storms late? * Tropical Storm Danny Forms | Storm Sequence Photos * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Lots of sun today was joined with moderate levels...

By Ian Livingston | August 26, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Sunny Again, Then Rain Chances Return

Tropical Storm Danny could impact weather by weekend * UnitedCast | Meet TS Danny: Hurricane Tracking Center * * Hot, Hazy, Humid Williamsburg | Hotter Augusts for D.C.? * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up...

By Dan Stillman | August 26, 2009; 10:40 AM ET | Comments (8)

PM Update: Warm Today, Hot Tomorrow

Mostly sunny Wed. with above-average temperatures * Storm Sequence Photos | Hotter Augusts Upcoming in D.C.? * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * A few extra clouds floating by overhead today have helped hold...

By Ian Livingston | August 25, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (7)

Forecast: Dry Today, But Heat & Humidity Building

* Hurricane Tracking Station | Augusts to Turn Hotter? * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * * Later: Friday's Storm Sequence * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 87-91. Tonight: Partly cloudy. 67-72. | Tomorrow:...

By Matt Rogers | August 25, 2009; 10:10 AM ET | Comments (2)

PM Update: Quite Nice for August

Warming up a bit Tuesday, still mostly sunny * Climate Study Projects Hotter Augusts for D.C. * Muggy dew points of Saturday transitioned to moderate yesterday and have reached comfortable levels today as light north winds bring drier air...

By Ian Livingston | August 24, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Drier Week Ahead, Still Very Warm

* NatCast | Weather Wall | Hurricane Tracking Station * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * * Later: Climate Change, August Heat, and D.C. * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. Mid-80s. |...

By Jason Samenow | August 24, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Storms Stay Another Day?

* Bill Skirts Canadian Coast: Hurricane Tracking Center * * Outside Right Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. 30% chance of...

By Brian Jackson | August 23, 2009; 09:25 AM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Stormy Saturday, More Serene Sunday

* Flash Flood Watch in Effect Through Evening * * SkinsCast, NatCast and UnitedCast | Weather Wall * * Bill's Big Waves | Where's Bill? Hurricane Tracking Center * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Showers and t'storms likely. 83-88. | Tonight: Some...

By Jason Samenow | August 22, 2009; 10:35 AM ET | Comments (14)

PM Update: Evening Storms Rumble Through

* Full Forecast | Outside Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * Power Outage Maps: Pepco, Dominion, BGE * * Big Waves Threaten Nearby Beaches | Hurricane Tracking Center * More showers and storms are moving across the...

By Ian Livingston | August 21, 2009; 11:10 PM ET | Comments (22)

Forecast: Some Storms Before Humidity Wanes

Another warm one today, then cooler into next week * NatCast | A/C or No A/C? | Track Hurricane Bill * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Isolated a.m. showers? 60%...

By Camden Walker | August 21, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (26)

PM Update: More Showers & Storms for Some

Muggy Friday along with PM thunderstorm threats * NatCast | Outside Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * Tropical Update: Bill's Big Waves | Hurricane Tracking Center * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me...

By Ian Livingston | August 20, 2009; 04:45 PM ET | Comments (0)

PM Update: Showers and Storms Into Evening

Tropical conditions persist on Thursday, some rain too * Follow Category 4 Bill: Hurricane Tracking Center | Weather Wall * * NatCast | A/C or No A/C? | Hurricane-Climate Debate * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign...

By Ian Livingston | August 19, 2009; 05:20 PM ET | Comments (11)

Forecast: Light at End of Hot & Humid Tunnel?

Not as hot today but storm chances continue * NatCast | Where's Category 4 Bill? Hurricane Tracking Center * * Hurricane-Climate Change Debate | Later: To A/C or Not to A/C? * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail:...

By Dan Stillman | August 19, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Hot With Some Showers and Storms

More heat and rain opportunities Wednesday * Outside? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall | Lightning Map * * Hurricane-Climate Change Debate | Camille 40 Years Later * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up *...

By Ian Livingston | August 18, 2009; 06:20 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Heat Repeat With Some Storms

* NatCast | Radar, Temps, and More: Weather Wall * * Bill - A Category 2 Hurricane: Hurricane Tracking Station * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * * Later: Studies Rekindle Hurricane-Climate Change Debate...

By Matt Rogers | August 18, 2009; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (10)

PM Update: Heat Continues to Deliver

Sill warmer than normal tomorrow; PM storms? * Hurricane Camille 40 Years Later | Tropical Update: Ana and Bill * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * As has been the case on other hot...

By Ian Livingston | August 17, 2009; 03:20 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: A Hot, Steamy Work Week

Storm chances return mid-week... * Weather Wall | Hurricane Tracking Station * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * * Later: Update on the Tropics & Hurricane Camille, 40 Years Later * EXPRESS FORECAST Today:...

By Jason Samenow | August 17, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Stretch of 90-degree Heat Begins

* Tropics Busy w/ Ana, Bill & Claudette: Story | Hurricane Center * * Outside Right Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Lots...

By Brian Jackson | August 16, 2009; 02:00 PM ET | Comments (7)

Forecast: A Sunny, Dry Stretch

* Tropical Storms Ana and Bill Form: Hurricane Tracking Center * * Outside Right Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * Potomac Twilight | Whale Watching | Cape Town's Table Cloth * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast...

By Jason Samenow | August 15, 2009; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (8)

PM Update: Work Week Ends on Calm Note

Lots of sunshine Saturday and quite warm * Potomac Twilight | Whale Watching | Cape Town's Table Cloth * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Morning cloudiness has broken a bit throughout the day...

By Ian Livingston | August 14, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Summer Weather in Cruise Control

* Whale Watching | Cape Town Clouds | Hurricane Tracking Center * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. Slight p.m. storm chance. Mid-to-upper 80s. | Tonight: Partly to mostly...

By Dan Stillman | August 14, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: Mild, Mostly Dry and Maybe a Shower

Partly sunny Friday, chance of late-day showers/storms * SkinsCast | Whale Watching | Cape Town's Table Cloth * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Though we have largely managed to escape rain so far...

By Ian Livingston | August 13, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Staying Humid; A Shower Here & There

A little cooler today, a little warmer into the weekend * Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall | Hurricane Tracking Center * * Redskins-Ravens Forecast | Weather Checker | Cape Town Clouds * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by...

By Dan Stillman | August 13, 2009; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: No 90s, Showers and Storms Possible

Showery Thursday? A little cooler for now * Outside Now? Radar & More: Weather Wall | Lightning Map * * Weather Checker | Cape Town's Table Cloth | Climate & Security * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail:...

By Ian Livingston | August 12, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: Heat Wave Dissolves, Humidity Sticks

Daily chance of t'storms through the weekend * Climate Change & National Security: A Tough Sell * * Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up...

By Jason Samenow | August 12, 2009; 07:00 AM ET | Comments (1)

PM Update: Heat Wave Official, and Likely Over

A few evening storms? Near-average temps tomorrow * Outside Now? Radar & More: Weather Wall | Lightning Map * * Climate Change & National Security: A Tough Sell * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up...

By Ian Livingston | August 11, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Wave Bye to Heat; Cooling at Midweek

* New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * * Heat Wave: Live Chat Transcript | Photos | Think Snow * * Later: Climate Change & National Security: A Tough Sell * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny...

By Matt Rogers | August 11, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (14)

PM Update: The Hottest Day of the Season

Record high at Dulles; Some storms, then not as hot * Outside Now? Radar & More: Weather Wall | Lightning Map * * CWG Chat Transcript on Heat Wave | Washington Post Heat Photos * * New! Get CWG's Express...

By Ian Livingston | August 10, 2009; 09:40 PM ET | Comments (19)

Forecast: Sizzling Toward the Century Mark

Record heat possible today; then a cooling trend * Heat Advisory Noon to 8 PM (except far N&W: map) * * Resources: Tips to Stay Cool From the CDC | EPA on Extreme Heat * * New! Get CWG's Express...

By Dan Stillman | August 10, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (14)

Forecast: Scorching Summer Heat is Here

* Heat Advisory Monday, Noon to 10 PM (except far N&W: map) * * Resources: Tips to Stay Cool from the CDC | EPA on Extreme Heat * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up *...

By Josh Larson | August 9, 2009; 04:00 PM ET | Comments (11)

Forecast: Heat Wave One Day Away

* NatCast | Radar, Temps, and More: Weather Wall * * NOAA Says No to Hurricane Modification | July Recap: 5th Driest * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny,...

By Jason Samenow | August 8, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Awesome for Now, But Heat is Coming

Heat indices approaching 100 just around the corner * NOAA Says No to Hurricane Modification | July Recap: 5th Driest * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Today was about as perfect a day...

By Ian Livingston | August 7, 2009; 10:30 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Delightful Today, Major Heat by Sunday

* NatCast | July Recap: Summer Finally Gets Real | T-Storm Photos * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sunny & very pleasant. Mid-80s. | Tonight: Mostly clear early. Partly cloudy...

By Josh Larson | August 7, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (12)

PM Update: Clearing Skies Lead to Cool Night

Near-perfect day to end work week, then heating up * NatCast | July Recap: Summer Finally Shows | Life of a Thunderstorm * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Much of the area escaped...

By Ian Livingston | August 6, 2009; 05:25 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Wet and Cool Today, Heat on Horizon

* NatCast | Radar, Temps, and More: Weather Wall * * Sleeping through Sunlight | Later: July Recap * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Showers likely, mainly in the morning....

By Brian Jackson | August 6, 2009; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Quiet Gives Way to Tricky

Cooler and cloudier Thursday with some rain likely * NatCast | Sleeping Through Sunlight | Hurricane Outlook Changing? * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Another fairly typical August day is heading toward an...

By Ian Livingston | August 5, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Typical Summer Stuff, Then Real Heat?

* NatCast | Changing Hurricane Forecast | Climate Change & Jellyfish * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. 30% chance of p.m. storms. Upper 80s to near 90. |...

By Dan Stillman | August 5, 2009; 10:25 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: Heat and Humidity Join Forces

Warm Wednesday, shower and storm chances late * NatCast | Hurricane Outlook Revision? | Climate Change & Jellyfish * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * High levels of humidity joined up with heat to...

By Ian Livingston | August 4, 2009; 05:30 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Heat Inches Up; Storms Sneak Back

Heat builds today with storms returning tomorrow. * Air Quality Code Orange Today: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups * * NatCast | Climate Change and the Scary Jellyfish Scourge * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up...

By Matt Rogers | August 4, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: Pretty Pleasant for August

Hot Tuesday with higher levels of humidity * Climate Change and the Scary Jellyfish Scourge * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Today was pleasant for August, if not slightly below normal temperature-wise. Highs...

By Ian Livingston | August 3, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: A Very Warm, Sometimes Humid Week

Storm threat highest Wednesday * Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * * Later: Climate Change and the Scary Jellyfish Scourge * EXPRESS FORECAST...

By Jason Samenow | August 3, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (11)

Forecast: August Bringing Mugginess & Storms

* Twisters Rip Up Property in Frederick County * * Radar, Temps, and More: Weather Wall * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sticky and gray, 70% chance of showers...

By Brian Jackson | August 2, 2009; 03:00 PM ET | Comments (17)

Forecast: Staying Sticky, Slight Storm Chance

* Northwest Sizzles, Texas Withers | A Good Time to Watch Clouds * * Radar, Temps, and More: Weather Wall * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, 20% chance...

By Jason Samenow | August 1, 2009; 02:00 PM ET | Comments (15)

PM Update: Storms Depart, Quiet Night Ahead

Mostly sunny and rather warm on Saturday * Northwest Sizzles, Texas Withers | A Good Time to Watch Clouds * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Showers and storms, some severe with damaging winds...

By Ian Livingston | July 31, 2009; 05:00 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Sticky? Definitely. Stormy? Maybe.

Today's heaviest rain tracks north of D.C. * Severe T-Storm Watch Until 9 PM | Cloud-to-Cloud Lightning * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy and sticky. 60% chance of...

By Camden Walker | July 31, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (12)

PM Update: Warm & Muggy; Isolated Shower?

Unsettled on Friday with a chance of severe weather * Cloud-to-Cloud Lightning | Summer: A Good Time to Watch Clouds * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Since we can't seem to fully rid...

By Ian Livingston | July 30, 2009; 03:20 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Ushering in a Warm & Humid August

Sultry and, at times, stormy through early next week * Watching Clouds | Later: Cloud-to-Cloud Lightning Show * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. Isolated p.m. storm? Near 90....

By Josh Larson | July 30, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: Scattered Showers and Storms

Heat and sunshine return on Thursday * Outside Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall | Lightning Map * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * Clouds and some light rain through mid-afternoon have limited...

By Ian Livingston | July 29, 2009; 05:35 PM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: Shower, Storm Chances Higher Today

Temperatures briefly dip, heat up again tomorrow * My Dangerous Encounter With Katrina | Later: Cloud Watching * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. Very humid. Periods of showers...

By Dan Stillman | July 29, 2009; 08:50 AM ET | Comments (9)

PM Update: Just a Lone Shower or Storm

Rounds of rain and storms possible Wednesday * UnitedCast | Dangerous Encounter With Hurricane Katrina * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * A short-lived and isolated set of showers affected portions of the area...

By Ian Livingston | July 28, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Back to the 90s Today; Pop-Up Storm?

Stagnant, summery pattern stays in place * UnitedCast | Saturday Evening Storms: Recap and Pictures * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. 30% chance of a p.m....

By Matt Rogers | July 28, 2009; 08:50 AM ET | Comments (11)

PM Update: Sultry; Isolated Shower or Storm?

More heat and humidity on Tuesday, storms possible late * Outside Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall | Lightning Map * * New! Get CWG's Express Forecast by E-mail: Sign Me Up * While the best chance for significant...

By Ian Livingston | July 27, 2009; 09:25 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Humidity, Storm Chances Hang On

Warm week with rain chances varying from day to day * Moon & Weather | NASA Tweetup | Later: Saturday Storm Photos* EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly cloudy. Passing morning shower? 40% chance of p.m. storms. Upper 80s to...

By Matt Rogers | July 27, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: More Swelter. More Storms, Too?

* NatCast | Outside Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * Moon & Weather | NASA Tweetup | Humidity Misconceptions * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: More clouds than sun. 50% chance of p.m. storms. 87-90. | Tonight: Shower/storm early?...

By Brian Jackson | July 26, 2009; 01:50 PM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Summer Heat & Storms Arrive

* NatCast | Outside Now? Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * * Moon & Weather | NASA Tweetup | Humidity Misconceptions * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. 25% chance of a t-storm. 90-93. | Tonight: Partly cloudy,...

By Brian Jackson | July 25, 2009; 05:00 PM ET | Comments (16)

PM Update: Isolated Strong Storms Into Evening

Hot and humid conditions Saturday, but mostly dry * Outside Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall | Lightning Map * * NatCast | The Moon and Weather | NASA Tweetup * For the second day in a row, we...

By Ian Livingston | July 24, 2009; 04:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: More Storms Today? Hot Tomorrow

Decent daily storm chances except for Saturday * Nats-Padres Forecast | Debunking Humidity Misconceptions * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. Chance of p.m. storms. Mid-to-upper 80s. | Tonight: Clearing skies. Mid-to-upper 60s. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Low 90s. | Sunday:...

By Camden Walker | July 24, 2009; 09:15 AM ET | Comments (9)

PM Update: Storms Soaking Some Spots

Near-average temperatures Friday; isolated storm late? * Outside Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall | Lightning Map * * NatCast | It's Not the Heat | Cool Summer ... Not Everywhere * More July heat and humidity has led...

By Ian Livingston | July 23, 2009; 06:15 PM ET | Comments (25)

Forecast: Finally, A Decent Chance of Rain Today

But still only 50/50; Warm and humid this weekend * Nats-Cardinals Forecast | Cool Summer Here, But Not Everywhere * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly cloudy. Humid. 50% chance of showers/storms. Low-to-mid 80s. | Tonight: Muggy. Chance of evening...

By Camden Walker | July 23, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (28)

PM Update: Muggy and Mild With a Shower or Two

More clouds Thursday, some p.m. storms possible * NatCast | Cool Summer Here, Not Everywhere | Low Dew Point? * Isolated showers, which have created a few spots of briefly moderate to heavy rain this afternoon, could continue through evening....

By Ian Livingston | July 22, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Humid Without High Heat

Rain still hard to come by today; better chance tomorrow * Nats-Mets Forecast | Photos: Washington's Amazing Lightning Rod * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny & more humid. Passing p.m. shower/storm? 83-88. | Tonight: Isolated evening shower/storm. 68-73. | Tomorrow:...

By Dan Stillman | July 22, 2009; 10:40 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: A Few Showers, Storms Here & There

Warm and muggy Wednesday. Any showers? * NatCast | Record Low Dew Point? | Washington's Lightning Rod * Some isolated showers and maybe a thunderstorm will be around late afternoon and into evening and maybe again overnight. On the temperature...

By Ian Livingston | July 21, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Weather Settles Into Steady State

Daily shower chances; serious heat remains elusive * NatCast | Outside Now? Radars, Temps & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly cloudy. 30-40% chance of showers. T-storm? Low 80s. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. 30% chance of showers/storms. 66-70. |...

By Matt Rogers | July 21, 2009; 08:45 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Marine Air Mass in Control

More clouds and a few showers on Tuesday * NatCast | University Release Misleads Media on Climate * Mostly light showers that have skirted around us today could advance into parts of the area through the rest of the afternoon,...

By Ian Livingston | July 20, 2009; 03:20 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Moisture Moving Back Into Town

Humidity hiatus is over; clouds, some showers this week * NatCast | Outside Now? Radars, Temps & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Party to mostly cloudy. A few showers and a storm? 79-83. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. 30% chance...

By Matt Rogers | July 20, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (7)

Forecast: After Sunday Sun, Cloudier Week Ahead

Starting Monday, moister air and shower chances * Outside Now? Temps, DC Cam & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 83-87. | Tonight: Increasing clouds. 65-68. | Tomorrow: Cloudy skies. Chance of spotty showers, isolated storm. 80-84....

By Brian Jackson | July 19, 2009; 02:00 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Blissful Weekend Weather Wise

Though dry, next week looks wet * Can Wind Farms Change Weather? | Alignment on Tornado Advice* * NatCast | UnitedCast | Temps and More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. 83-86. | Tonight: Partly cloudy....

By Jason Samenow | July 18, 2009; 11:45 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: A Few Showers Into Evening

Storm threat minimal; Nice weekend ahead * Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * Nats-Cubs Forecast | NWS, Red Cross Align on Tornado Advice * Behind the area of showers that moved through during mid-afternoon,...

By Ian Livingston | July 17, 2009; 05:10 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Sticky Friday; Stormy, Too?

Weather is looking good for weekend * Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 5 p.m. * * Nats-Cubs Forecast | Can Wind Farms Change Weather? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly cloudy. Morning shower. 50% chance of p.m. showers/storms. Upper 80s...

By Camden Walker | July 17, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (13)

PM Update: Finally Hot and Muggy, For Now

Cloudier, still quite warm Friday; Thunderstorms late? * Flight Safety Plan Hearing | Wind Farms and Weather* In what has been a relatively cool summer so far, today is one of the hottest or the hottest day of the season...

By Ian Livingston | July 16, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: Humid and Unsettled Weather Develops

Warm, at times thundershowery, through Monday * NatCast: Muggy, Stray Storm? | Can Wind Farms Change Weather? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Clouds & sun. T'storms? Near 90. | Tonight: Muggy; stray shower. Around 70. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny; P.M. storms?...

By Josh Larson | July 16, 2009; 08:40 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: July Heat Returns, Humidity to Follow

Hot and muggy Thursday; morning showers? * Can Wind Farms Change Weather? | Hurricane Season's Slow Start * After another cool and pleasant morning, typical July heat returned to the area today, but thankfully humidity levels remain modest for now....

By Ian Livingston | July 15, 2009; 03:20 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Summer Tries to Muster Some Sizzle

Warmer today; more humid with rain chances Thurs.-Sat. * Slow Start to Hurricane Season | Later: Wind Farms & Weather * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. Upper 80s. | Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Upper 60s to low...

By Dan Stillman | July 15, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: July Heat to Follow September-like Day

Near-normal temperatures, not too humid, for Wed. * Hurricane Season off to Slow Start | Matt Rogers on El Nino * We're just days off our typically hottest time of the year, but today's mild temperatures and low humidity just...

By Ian Livingston | July 14, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Summer Shine and Super Weather

Some heat and humidity on Thursday * New Weather Channel Show with Al Roker and Stephanie Abrams * * Later: Hurricane Update - Season off to Slow Start * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sunny. 82-86. Tonight: Partly cloudy. 57-61. | Tomorrow:...

By Matt Rogers | July 14, 2009; 07:30 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Another Nice Day Ahead

Sunny and mild Tuesday; Any 90s this week? * TWC's New Morning Show | D.C. - A Summer Sweet Spot So Far * Though temperatures have climbed back to near normal the past few days, there's still not much to...

By Ian Livingston | July 13, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Very Warm Week, Sticky Heat Limited

Humid midweek, t'storm threat Wed-Fri p.m. * Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * D.C.'s Sweet Summer | Later: Up Close with Stephanie Abrams * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 84-87. | Tonight: Mostly clear....

By Jason Samenow | July 13, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Drier Air Returns...

But pesky front keeps slight shower chance around * Outside Now? Radar, Clouds, Temps & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, p.m. shower south? 84-87. | Tonight: Partial clearing. 63-66. | Tomorrow: Sun and clouds, isolated shower,...

By Brian Jackson | July 12, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Stickier Saturday with Storms at Night

Low humidity returns Sunday... * D.C. A Summer Sweet Spot, So Far | El Niño = Less Hurricanes? * * Current Radar, Temps, and More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny and somewhat humid. Mid-to-upper 80s. | Tonight:...

By Jason Samenow | July 11, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Lovely End to Nice Work-Week Weather

Warmer on Saturday, some storminess late? * D.C. A Summer Sweet Spot, So Far | El Niño = Less Hurricanes? * We squeezed out one more very nice day today even though humidity levels have begun to tick back up...

By Ian Livingston | July 10, 2009; 03:20 PM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: A Warmer & More Humid Weekend

But still not bad for July, even with some storm chances * Local Farms Adjust to Rain | How Does El Nino Affect Hurricanes? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. 79-83. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 60s. | Tomorrow:...

By Camden Walker | July 10, 2009; 09:50 AM ET | Comments (1)

PM Update: Still Quite Pleasant for July

Yet again, more nice weather on Friday * El Nino & Hurricanes | Local Farms Adjust to Weather Challenges * Summer weather can often be a "broken record" in these parts. Fortunately this year it's not a hot and muggy...

By Ian Livingston | July 9, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Continued Pleasant Today & Tomorrow

A warmer, more humid weekend; still not bad * El Nino & Hurricanes | An Amazing D.C. Fireworks Show * * Later: Recent Rains and Impacts on Local Farms * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny; a little more humid. Low...

By Josh Larson | July 9, 2009; 08:40 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: A Comfortable Evening & Cool Night

Partly sunny, still rather cool (for July) on Thursday * El Nino & Hurricanes | An Amazing D.C. Fireworks Show * Lots of sunshine -- and that we sit near the warmest part of the calendar year -- made little...

By Ian Livingston | July 8, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (7)

Forecast: Still Waiting for Summer Heat, Humidity

Very low humidity today; more humid this weekend * Fireworks Photo Spread | Later: Does El Nino = Fewer Hurricanes? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. Low-to-mid 80s. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 57-64. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny. Low 80s. Isolated...

By Dan Stillman | July 8, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: Some July Heat Minus the Humidity

A little cooler, still mostly sunny, Wednesday * UnitedCast | An Amazing D.C. Fireworks Show | June Recap * A gusty west-to-northwest downsloping wind has helped boost temperatures to near-and-above average today, which is something of a rarity as of...

By Ian Livingston | July 7, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: First-Class July Weather

Low humidity the top perk, but heat this weekend? * UnitedCast | June Recap | Later: An Amazing Fireworks Show * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly cloudy. 83-87. Tonight: Partly cloudy. 59-64. | Tomorrow: Partly cloudy, a little cooler. 81-85. |...

By Matt Rogers | July 7, 2009; 09:20 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Delightful Start to Work Week

Another mostly sunny day tomorrow * June Recap: Another Wet Month | The Superior Dew Point * Our oddly comfortable stretch of temperatures and humidity levels continued today. Even with lots of sunshine, highs reaching the low-to-mid 80s once again...

By Ian Livingston | July 6, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Another Cooler Than Average Week

Nice Monday to kick things off... * Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * June Recap: Another Wet Month * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 83-86. | Tonight: Mostly clear. 60-66. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny,...

By Jason Samenow | July 6, 2009; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Showers May Stay Mainly South

Dry and pleasant weather tomorrow... * NatCast | Current Temps and More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Cool & cloudy. Some showers, mostly south of D.C. 73-76. | Tonight: Isolated shower early? 62-65. | Tomorrow: Becoming partly sunny. 81-84....

By Brian Jackson | July 5, 2009; 02:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: A Fine Fourth of July But...

Showers possible at night & Sunday... * NatCast | July 4th Guide | Current Temps and More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. Mid-80s. | Tonight: Showers possible, mainly after 9 p.m. 60-66. | Tomorrow: Showers likely. 75-79....

By Jason Samenow | July 4, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: A Decent, But Not Totally Dry Weekend

30% chance of a shower/storm at fireworks time * NatCast | Summer Fun With Weather for Kids | July 4th Guide * * Outside Right Now? Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. Isolated p.m....

By Camden Walker | July 3, 2009; 05:00 PM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: A Few Showers Through Sunset

Quite pleasant on Friday; What about the 4th? * Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall | Shore Weather: BeachCast * * Weather Makes for Summer Fun With Kids | The Superior Dew Point * Little more than a spotty shower...

By Ian Livingston | July 2, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: A Warm, Mainly Dry Holiday Weekend

Humidity in check; outside chance of rain on 4th * Students Do Their Share for Cleaner Air | The Superior Dew Point * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Clouds & sun. PM t'storm? Low 80s | Tonight: Mostly cloudy; shower early? Mid-60s...

By Josh Larson | July 2, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (1)

PM Update: More Scattered Showers & Storms

Mild on Thursday, a few showers possible late * Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall | Lightning Map * * Students Do Their Share for Cleaner Air | The Superior Dew Point * As a spoke of atmospheric energy passes...

By Ian Livingston | July 1, 2009; 07:25 PM ET | Comments (7)

Forecast: Chance of Showers, Thunder Today

Jury still out for latter part of July 4th weekend * Dew Points for Dummies | Wrapping Up VORTEX2 * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mix of sun & clouds. 50% chance of p.m showers/storms. 80-85. | Tonight: Evening showers/storms? Then partly...

By Dan Stillman | July 1, 2009; 08:40 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: Spotty Showers, Otherwise Fair

Scattered PM showers/thundershowers Wednesday * The Superiority of Dew Point | VORTEX2 Gets Useful Data * Outside a few scattered showers, and increased afternoon cloudiness, today ended up being fairly pleasant for a time of year when we are often...

By Ian Livingston | June 30, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (7)

Forecast: Some Sun and Some Showers

July 4th forecast mostly dry, for now... * Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * VORTEX2 Wrap-Up | Later: Dew Points for Dummies * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. 30% chance of p.m. showers. 82-85....

By Jason Samenow | June 30, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (1)

PM Update: Mild with Low Humidity

Afternoon showers and thundershowers possible Tuesday * VORTEX2 Gets Useful Data | Lightning Safety * A downsloping west wind has brought lower humidity and a rather fine day along for the ride. Highs are now reaching the mid-80s most locations...

By Ian Livingston | June 29, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Big-Time Heat Plays Keep Away

July 4th forecast a question mark... * Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * Later: VORTEX2 Wrap-up -- What was learned? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. 84-88. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 60-65....

By Jason Samenow | June 29, 2009; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Partly Unsettled Weather

Generally pleasant, but no shaking shower chances * Outside Now? Radar, Clouds, Temps & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly cloudy. Showers? Low 80s. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy, showers possible. 65-68. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny, 81-85....

By Brian Jackson | June 28, 2009; 08:50 AM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Sun Today, Storms May be Back Sunday

* Storms Cause Damage | Current Temps and More: Weather Wall * * Photos: Storms Transform Sky | Heartland Responds to CWG * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 83-86. | Tonight: Mostly clear. 60-66. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny, 40% chance...

By Jason Samenow | June 27, 2009; 04:00 PM ET | Comments (1)

Intense Storms Moving Out of Area

Lots of sun on Saturday; More showers/storms Sunday? * Severe T-Storm Watch until 10 p.m. | Radar & More: Weather Wall * Scattered severe thunderstorms with a history of hail, high winds and very heavy rain are moving out of...

By Ian Livingston | June 26, 2009; 08:40 PM ET | Comments (14)

Forecast: Sweaty Friday With Storm Threat

Warm and rain-free through much of weekend * Cars With Weather Names | Heartland Responds to CWG Column * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Summery with p.m. storm threat. Near 90. | Tonight: A storm early? Then partial clearing. Upper 60s to...

By Camden Walker | June 26, 2009; 10:35 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: Hot Today, Stormy Tomorrow?

Temps near 90 again Friday, showers & storms possible * NatCast | Lightning Safety | How Many 90-Degree Days at DCA? * Though we've either been in summer for almost a month or just a few days, depending on your...

By Ian Livingston | June 25, 2009; 03:20 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Hot & Humid Through the Weekend

Warmest 5-day stretch of temps so far this year * NatCast | Lightning Safety | How Many 90-Degree Days? * * Later: Cars Named After the Weather... * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny and hot. 89-93. | Tonight: Partly cloudy;...

By Josh Larson | June 25, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: Preparing to Turn Up the Heat

Hot on Thursday and into the weekend * NatCast | Lightning Safety | How Many 90-Degree Days at DCA? * Much like yesterday, we've had a warm and quiet day with a few fair-weather cumulus clouds floating by overhead. Though...

By Ian Livingston | June 24, 2009; 03:25 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Warm Wednesday, Then Some Heat

Highs near and above 90 tomorrow through Sunday * NatCast | How Many 90-Degree Days? | Later: Lightning Safety * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. Mid-to-upper 80s. | Tonight: Mostly clear. Mid-60s to near 70. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Isolated...

By Dan Stillman | June 24, 2009; 08:20 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Partly Cloudy and Quite Nice

Warmer, still pleasant on Wednesday; Hot end to week * How Many 90-Degree Days at DCA? | An Atlantic Sunrise * Our stretch of mostly nice weather continues today with partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. Highs are now reaching...

By Ian Livingston | June 23, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Two More Days of Enjoyable Eighties

* NatCast | Baltimore and Bay Twisters * * Later: An Atlantic Sunrise: Nags Head, North Carolina * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. 83-87. Tonight: Partly cloudy. 63-67. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny. Isolated shower? 83-87 | A Look...

By Jason Samenow | June 23, 2009; 07:35 AM ET | Comments (1)

PM Update: Pleasant Weather to Continue

Partly to mostly sunny, continued calm, Tuesday * Saturday's Baltimore and Bay Twisters | Year Without a Summer? * Unlike many workdays of late, today ended up being fairly sunny and quite pleasant. Highs have climbed up into the low...

By Ian Livingston | June 22, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: Three Sweet Days to Kick Off Summer

Stickiness and storms return towards the weekend... * Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * Later: Baltimore County and Chesapeake Bay Twister * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. Low 80s. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 60-65....

By Jason Samenow | June 22, 2009; 10:15 AM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Drying Out for Dad, Sort of...

* NatCast | Outside Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy and breezy. Shower? 79-83. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 61-65. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny. 79-83. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL At...

By Jason Samenow | June 21, 2009; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (7)

Forecast: Sticky, Sometimes Stormy Saturday

Sunday not so stormy... * Tornado Watch South and East of Metro Area until 8 p.m. * * NatCast | Year Without a Summer | Sureness of Warming Skeptics * * Outside Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall...

By Jason Samenow | June 20, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (13)

PM Update: Chance of Strong Storms Saturday

Warm, muggy and mostly dry this evening * NatCast | Year Without a Summer | Sureness of Warming Skeptics * Despite mostly cloudy skies and moderate humidity, rainfall has eluded the region today with most shower and t'storm activity well...

By Jason Samenow | June 19, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Stormy Saturday Follows Fair Friday

Stretch of nice weather starts Sunday * NatCast | New Climate Report | Later: Year Without a Summer * * The Sureness of Climate Skeptics | Heartland Has Change of Heart * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. Mid-to-upper 80s. |...

By Dan Stillman | June 19, 2009; 08:55 AM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: Sticky, Stormy Weather Returns

Band of heavy midday showers & storms moves through * Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * The Sureness of Climate Skeptics | Heartland Has Change of Heart * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. T'storms;...

By Josh Larson | June 18, 2009; 01:15 PM ET | Comments (26)

PM Update: Some Showers Pass, More Coming

Warmer, more showers possible, Thursday * Climate Report Details Mid-Atlantic Impacts | Tornado Chase Photos * An area of light to moderate showers that passed through during the morning into mid-afternoon has departed, leaving some more scattered activity in its...

By Ian Livingston | June 17, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: Summer Interrupted, But Not for Long

Cloudy, cool & showery into tomorrow, then warmer * Tornado Chase Photos | Later: White House Climate Report * * Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Periods of rain. 65-70. | Tonight:...

By Dan Stillman | June 17, 2009; 08:20 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: (Mostly) Quiet Weather, for Now

More widespread showers and cooler Wednesday * Best of CWG's VORTEX2 Photos | Severe Weather Junkie? * Like yesterday, isolated slow-moving showers and thundershowers have popped up, bringing some locally heavy rain. Plenty of clouds have held tough across the...

By Ian Livingston | June 16, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Another Atlantic Onslaught

More damp ocean cooling on the way * VORTEX2 Turns Heads | Later: Best of VORTEX2 Photos * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Clouds increasing. 75-80. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. 59-62. | Tomorrow: Cool with clouds and rain. 68-72. | A Look Ahead...

By Matt Rogers | June 16, 2009; 10:25 AM ET | Comments (10)

PM Update: A Shower or Two Before Sunset

Partly sunny Tuesday; Cooler, cloudier Wednesday * VORTEX2 Turns Heads in Tornado Alley | Severe Weather Junkie? * Towering cumulus clouds have developed into a few isolated showers and thundershowers this afternoon. This activity is in response to daytime heating...

By Ian Livingston | June 15, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Trending Cool and Kind of Cloudy

* Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * Later: VORTEX2 Turns Heads in Tornado Alley * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, 40% chance of showers. Near 80. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 55-60. | Tomorrow: Partly...

By Jason Samenow | June 15, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Slightly Drier, Cooler Weather to Come

* Outside Now? See Clouds, Temps & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mix of clouds and sun. Less humid. Slight chance of a t-storm. 82-85. | Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. 60-63. | Tomorrow: Slight chance of a...

By Brian Jackson | June 14, 2009; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Storm Chances Remain, But Decreasing

* Are You a Severe Weather Junkie? | College Park Flooding * * UnitedCast | Outside Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, 50% chance of storms. Low 80s. | Tonight: 40% chance...

By Jason Samenow | June 13, 2009; 07:55 PM ET | Comments (16)

PM Update: Not as Stormy, but Still a Threat

Front stalling close leaves some questions for weekend * Are You a Severe Weather Junkie? | College Park Flooding * * Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * There's still enough moisture around for some showers...

By Ian Livingston | June 12, 2009; 05:20 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Storm Chances Stay Stubborn

Fortunately, though, they decrease for weekend * Storm Chase on I-95 | San Francisco's Summertime Stratus * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, a bit less humid. Lingering shower/storm threat. Mid-80s. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Passing shower/storm. Mid-60s. | Tomorrow: Partly...

By Camden Walker | June 12, 2009; 09:20 AM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: Another Day, Another Chance of Storms

* Severe T-Storm Watch til 8 PM | Flash Flood Watch til 4 AM Friday * * Outside Right Now? See Radar & More: Weather Wall | NatCast * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy; PM storms. Low 80s. | Tonight:...

By Josh Larson | June 11, 2009; 10:35 AM ET | Comments (9)

Storms Dump Heavy Rain, Moving Out

Localized flooding a concern; Unsettled Thursday * Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * 11 p.m. update: Flood warnings there were in effect have been canceled. Showers and storms with heavy rain are now exiting the...

By Ian Livingston | June 10, 2009; 11:00 PM ET | Comments (26)

Forecast: Storm Threat the Norm, For Now

Another chance of severe storms late today * NatCast | The Dewpoint Debate | The Thrill of the Tornado Chase * * Storm Downs White House Tree | Later: Storm Chase Video * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny & somewhat...

By Dan Stillman | June 10, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (11)

Intense Line of Storms Rips Through Region

Large hail and damaging winds reported * Severe T-Storm Warnings for Much of Metro Area (See Map Below) * * Flash Flood Watch till 11 PM | Severe T-Storm Watch till 9 PM * * Full Forecast | Outside Right...

By Ian Livingston | June 9, 2009; 05:10 PM ET | Comments (40)

Forecast: Some Summer and Some Thunder

* Severe T-Storm Watch til 9 PM | Flash Flood Watch til 11 PM * * ElectionCast: A Stormy Primary? | NatCast: A Storm Possible * * Riding Along with Vortex 2 | Later: Should the Dewpoint Die? * EXPRESS...

By Matt Rogers | June 9, 2009; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (10)

PM Update: T-Storm Chances Tonight & Tuesday

Storm chances persist through much of the week * Riding Along with VORTEX2 | ElectionCast: Storms a Threat? * Clouds bubbling up this afternoon may lead to a few storms, most likely not until the evening and overnight. Keep an...

By Ian Livingston | June 8, 2009; 05:30 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Storm Chances Settle In

Severe weather possible today and tomorrow * ElectionCast: PM Storms May Soak Va. Voters Tuesday * * CWG Captures Tornado | Later: Riding Along With VORTEX2 * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Warm, humid, 50% chance of afternoon storms. 86-89 | Tonight:...

By Brian Jackson | June 8, 2009; 09:50 AM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Sunny Now, Unsettled Weather to Return

* NatCast: Pleasant Sunshine | CWG Captures Tornado * * Outside Right Now? See Temps, Clouds & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 80-84. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 56-63. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny, chance of p.m. storms....

By Jason Samenow | June 7, 2009; 07:45 AM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Here Comes the Sun

* CWG Twitters Tornado Chasing | Rainy Days Bring Frustration * * NatCast | Outside Right Now? Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Becoming partly sunny. Near 74-78. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 56-63. | Tomorrow: Partly to mostly sunny. 80-85....

By Jason Samenow | June 6, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (11)

PM Update: Rain Departs in Time for Weekend

Sun and warmth return Saturday and Sunday * CWG Twitters Tornado Chasing | Rainy Days Bring Frustration * The steady rain will finally lose its grip during the late afternoon, but scattered showers will likely continue for much of the...

By Ian Livingston | June 5, 2009; 05:30 PM ET | Comments (7)

Forecast: Relentless Rain Causes Flood Concern

Rain exits later today; Sun returns for weekend * Flood Warning for Much of Metro Area Until 3:45 p.m. * * Flood Watch Through Afternoon | Traffic | NatCast * * Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather...

By Camden Walker | June 5, 2009; 10:40 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Rain, and Lots of It, Through Friday

Flooding a concern through Friday; Weekend looks fine * Flood Watch Through Tomorrow Afternoon | Weather Wall * * NatCast | UnitedCast | Yesterday's Storm Recap * What a difference a day (and a strong cold front) makes. Yesterday we...

By Ian Livingston | June 4, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Sharply Cooler & Very Wet End of Week

But weekend's weather will be sunny, dry & much warmer * Flood Watch This Afternoon Through Tomorrow Afternoon * * NatCast | UnitedCast | The Birth of a Pond * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sharply cooler. Overcast & showery. Mid-60s. |...

By Josh Larson | June 4, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (19)

Storms Depart After Heavy Dose of Rain

Flooded roads and downed trees among damage * Flash Flood Watch Until 6 AM | Lightning Kills Spotsylvania Boy * * Power Outages: Pepco | Dominion | BGE * Radar: Latest D.C. area radar loop shows movement of precipitation over...

By Dan Stillman | June 3, 2009; 11:00 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Storms Later Today Could Be Severe

Cloudy & much cooler tomorrow with showers likely * Severe T-Storm Watch and Flash Flood Watch in Effect * * NatCast | May Recap | Climate Change Kills 300K? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny with p.m. storms likely, some...

By Dan Stillman | June 3, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (31)

PM Update: Storms Back in Forecast, Severe?

Summertime heat spread across the area today as south winds continue to pump up the humidity. Highs made it mainly to the upper 80s despite a fair amount of high clouds through the day. With all this heat and humidity,...

By Ian Livingston | June 2, 2009; 08:20 PM ET | Comments (27)

Forecast: Summer Heat, Then Spring Showers

* NatCast | Climate Change Kills 300K? | Later: Not Your Typical May * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. 20% chance p.m. storm. 87-90. Tonight: Partly cloudy. 66-69. | Tomorrow: Partly cloudy, p.m. storms. 87-90. | A Look Ahead FORECAST...

By Matt Rogers | June 2, 2009; 08:40 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: June Starts Dry and Pleasant

Partly sunny Tuesday, late-day thunder possible * Report Claims Climate Change Killing 300,000 * Some thin high clouds spread across an otherwise very sunny sky today. After a cool morning for the beginning of June, temperatures have climbed nicely, now...

By Ian Livingston | June 1, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Monday Sunshine, Mid-Week Storminess

* Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * * Later: Report Claims Climate Change Killing 300,000, Reactions * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. Near 80. | Tonight: Mostly clear. 56-64. | Tomorrow: Partly cloudy and very...

By Jason Samenow | June 1, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Showers Clear, Then Fair Weather's Here!

EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Early showers, then clearing. 78-82. | Tonight: Clear and cool. 50-53. | Tomorrow: Dry and bright, 77-81. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL We'll squeeze every last drop of rain we can out of this month...

By Brian Jackson | May 31, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Cooler, Drier, But Not Completely Clear

* Green Your Routine | Car vs. Tornado: What Should You Do? * * Friday's Storms Round Out One of Wettest Weeks in Months * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, 20% chance of p.m. thundershowers. Near 80. | Tonight: Partly...

By Jason Samenow | May 30, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (16)

Strong to Severe Storms Finish Off the Week

* Severe T-Storm Watch & Flash Flood Watch til 8 PM | Full Forecast * * Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * Here we go with another round of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into...

By Capital Weather Gang | May 29, 2009; 03:35 PM ET | Comments (16)

Forecast: Storms Threaten Again This Afternoon

More sun & less humid for weekend * Flash Flood Watch in Effect From Noon Through This Evening * * Car vs. Tornado: What Should You Do? | Later: Going Green * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: A few showers. Then scattered...

By Camden Walker | May 29, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: T-Storms Dump Heavy Rain

More storms Friday? Better weather for weekend * Car vs. Tornado: What Should You Do? | Obama's Hurricane Week * Showers and storms, occasionally with heavy rain, last into the evening after having messed with the commute home. Temperatures that...

By Capital Weather Gang | May 28, 2009; 11:50 PM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: Continued Unsettled Today, Tomorrow

But weekend offers improvement... * Obama's Hurricane Week | Later: Tornadoes, Cars, & Controversy * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy; p.m. thundershowers. Near 80. | Tonight: Cloudy and showery. Mid-60s. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny; scattered thundershowers. Near 80. | A...

By Josh Larson | May 28, 2009; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Temperatures Slow to Rebound

* Obama Proclaims Hurricane Week | National Climate Service? * Yesterday's chilly maritime flow (from the east) has yet to evolve to a more tropical flow (from the south) so temperatures have struggled to highs near 70 under mostly cloudy...

By Capital Weather Gang | May 27, 2009; 04:45 PM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Warming Back Up. Drying Out?

Clouds & shower chances show some staying power * Congress Ponders New Climate Agency | Later: Hurricane Week * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. Isolated shower/t-storm. Low-to-mid 70s. | Tonight: Isolated shower. Mid-to-upper 60s. | Tomorrow: Partly to mostly cloudy....

By Dan Stillman | May 27, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (10)

PM Update: Showers, Flooding to Subside

* CWG Summer Outlook | Congress Ponders New Climate Agency * Moist flow off the ocean interacting with a warm front draped over the region brought frequent and sometimes intense showers to the area overnight and this morning, causing localized...

By Capital Weather Gang | May 26, 2009; 09:00 PM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Dour Showers Today

* Flood Warning for Seneca Creek & Rock Creek (Montgomery Co.) * * Flood Watch for Metro Area Until Wed. Morning | Warning Area Map * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Frequent showers. Mid-to-upper 60s. Tonight: Mainly evening showers. Cloudy. Steady temperatures....

By Matt Rogers | May 26, 2009; 11:50 AM ET | Comments (15)

Forecast: Downpours to Dampen Memorial Day

* Outside Right Now? See Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Showers/T-storms likely. Near 80. | Tonight: Occasional showers. 60-65. | Tomorrow: Showers likely. 65-69. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL At least we made...

By Jason Samenow | May 25, 2009; 12:00 PM ET | Comments (7)

Forecast: Moisture May Mess With Memorial Day

Slight chance of t'storms late this afternoon * NatCast: Warm, Late Inning Storm? | Summer Outlook * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy, chance of afternoon t'storms. 79-83. | Tonight: Chance of showers, sticky. 63-67. | Memorial Day: Chance of showers,...

By Brian Jackson | May 24, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Warm Weekend With Some Storms

Rain chances highest late in the day Sunday and Monday * UnitedCast | NatCast | Don't Fry | Summer Outlook * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, slight chance of late storms. Mid-80s. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. Near 60. | Tomorrow:...

By Jason Samenow | May 23, 2009; 09:25 AM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Not Bad for Much of Holiday Weekend

Warm & a bit humid through Memorial Day; Showers? * BeachCast & Guide | NatCast | Traffic | Sun Safety: Don't Fry Day * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. Mid-80s. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low-to-mid 60s. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny...

By Camden Walker | May 22, 2009; 05:05 PM ET | Comments (10)

PM Update: Clear Skies and Warmth Persist

Fantastic Friday; Pretty decent holiday weekend * NatCast | CWG Summer Outlook | MIT Climate Study Attention * Like recent days, finding a cloud overhead has been a bit of a task today. Temperatures have risen to the lower 80s...

By Ian Livingston | May 21, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Warm and Pleasant Weather Prevails

Holiday weekend will feature plenty of sunshine * NatCast | D.C.'s New Stormwater Fee | Later: CWG Summer Outlook * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sunny and milder. Around 80. | Tonight: Mostly clear. 55-60. | Tomorrow: Sunny and warm. Mid-80s. |...

By Josh Larson | May 21, 2009; 09:55 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Fine Spring Weather Continues

Thursday temps to top 80 as sunny skies continue * NatCast | UnitedCast | The Scoop on D.C.'s New Stormwater Fee * Sunshine once again led to a brilliant springtime day around here as temperatures rise mainly into the upper...

By Ian Livingston | May 20, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Superb Stretch of Spring Sun

Memorial Day weekend forecast still taking shape * NatCast | UnitedCast | DHS Rebuffed on Hurricane Modification * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Bright sun & blue skies. 75-80. | Tonight: Clear & cool. Upper 40s to mid-50s. | Tomorrow: Sunny. Low...

By Dan Stillman | May 20, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Springtime at Its Finest

More sun and warmer temperatures on Wednesday * NatCast | DHS Rebuffed by NOAA on Hurricane Modification * Today was arguably spring at its finest around here. After a chilly start that led to some records, including a 38 at...

By Ian Livingston | May 19, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: More Spectacular Spring Weather

* NatCast: Premium Weather | Climate Change: What's in a Name? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sunny, highs in low 70s. Tonight: Mostly clear, cool. 40-48. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny, again. 75-79. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Splendid springtime...

By Matt Rogers | May 19, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (8)

PM Update: Chilly with Some Frost Overnight

Beautiful Tuesday as 70s return to the area Frost Advisory for Fauquier, Frederick and Loudoun counties from 3 a.m. till 9 a.m. Tuesday * NatCast | Renaming Climate Change - Does it Matter? * If you did not glance at...

By Ian Livingston | May 18, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Week Starts Cool, Turns Warm Then Wet

* NatCast: Dry and Chilly | Later: Renaming Climate Change * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Becoming mostly sunny. Mid-60s. | Tonight: Clear and cool. 38-46. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. 72-76. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL It's hard to believe...

By Jason Samenow | May 18, 2009; 06:30 AM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Showers End, Cool Weather Follows

* NatCast: Cool and Breezy | Great Falls Flowing * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Early showers, then gradual clearing. 60-65. | Tonight: Clearing, cool. 40-45. | Tomorrow: Sunny and cool, 64-67. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Good growing weather...

By Brian Jackson | May 17, 2009; 09:50 AM ET | Comments (10)

Strong Storms Possible; Mugginess Continues

* Full Forecast | Great Falls Photos | Weekend Rain is Parents' Pain * Muggy air and an approaching cold front are combining to produce a good chance of some storms in the metro area this evening and tonight. Along...

By Dan Stillman | May 16, 2009; 08:00 PM ET | Comments (7)

Forecast: Warm & Humid, Storms Developing Late

Gradual clearing Sunday * PreaknessCast | NatCast | Great Falls Photography * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Humid, chance of afternoon storms. Low 80s. | Tonight: Showers and t'storms. Near 60. | Tomorrow: Chance of morning showers, afternoon clearing. Near 70. |...

By Jason Samenow | May 16, 2009; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (1)

PM Update: A Few Storms Through Sunset

Warm again Saturday; Severe thunderstorms late? * NatCast | PreaknessCast | Great Falls Flowing, in Pictures and Video * From the feel of things, summer can't be too far off. Muggy dew points above 60 combined with temperatures rising to...

By Ian Livingston | May 15, 2009; 05:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Weekend Storms, But When?

Best chance of rain is late Saturday into Sunday * NatCast | PreaknessCast | For Parents, Weekend Rain is a Pain * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. A passing a.m. shower? 40% chance p.m. showers/storms. Upper 70s to near 80....

By Camden Walker | May 15, 2009; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (8)

PM Update: Showers and Thunderstorms Tonight

Near 80 again on Friday; Unsettled weather continues * For Parents, Weekend Rain is One Big Pain | Sunny Sunday Photos * Clouds dominated the day today with just a few peeks of sunshine. A stiff south wind has brought...

By Ian Livingston | May 14, 2009; 03:40 PM ET | Comments (20)

Forecast: Warm, Humid and Thundershowery

Unsettled and, at times, wet through the weekend * Mother's Day Photography | Later: Challenges of Rainy Day Parenting * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy; milder. Thundershowers? Upper 70s. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy; thundershowers. Low 60s. | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy....

By Josh Larson | May 14, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Milder Tonight, Cloudier Tomorrow

T-storms late Thursday? Unsettled into weekend * Sunny Sunday Photos | The World of Big Weather Media * Plentiful morning sunshine has been gradually giving way to increased cloudiness today, but that has not stopped it from being another beautiful...

By Ian Livingston | May 13, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Pleasant Weather Just Passing Through

Shower chances return late Thursday into weekend * Re-framing Emissions Goals | Later: Sunny Mother's Day Photos * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny a.m. Partly cloudy p.m. 68-73. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. Isolated shower? 50s. | Tomorrow: Sun & clouds....

By Dan Stillman | May 13, 2009; 08:45 AM ET | Comments (9)

PM Update: Chilly Night; Pleasant Wednesday

Temperatures rise a bit tomorrow * The World of Big Weather Media | Re-framing Emissions Goals * Blue skies, mixed with puffy cumulus clouds, combined for a quiet and enjoyable springtime day across the area. Temperatures remain a few degrees...

By Ian Livingston | May 12, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: A Duo of Comfortably Cool Days

* Climate Goals | Later: Around the World of Weather Media * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, high near 70. Tonight: Mostly clear, cool. 36-46. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny, again. 70-73. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Very low...

By Matt Rogers | May 12, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: An Evening Shower; Thunder?

Sun tomorrow but on the cool side * Scientists Suggest Re-framing Emissions Goals * Clouds, some showers and cool weather returned today, with highs generally topping out in the low 60s. Fortunately these conditions won't stick around nearly as long...

By Ian Livingston | May 11, 2009; 05:45 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Briefly Rainy Today, Then Pleasant

* Later: Re-framing Climate Goals * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Cloudy, patchy rain. 60-64. | Tonight: Clearing and cool. 44-49. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Near 70. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL If there's a way for it to rain...

By Jason Samenow | May 11, 2009; 08:45 AM ET | Comments (4)

Update: Monday Trends Cloudy With Rain Chance

We mentioned on Friday that Monday was looking partly sunny with no rain, but that we needed to keep an eye on cloud cover and some showers to the south just in case. Indeed, latest indications are (despite our forecast...

By Dan Stillman | May 10, 2009; 03:55 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: No Rain on Mom's Parade

* Drought Out, Pollen In | Weather & Swine Flu * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, breezy. 72-75 | Tonight: Mostly clear. 48-51. | Tomorrow: Sun and clouds. 68-72. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Say good-bye to the...

By Brian Jackson | May 10, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Warm & Drier, But Slight P.M. Storm Risk

* UnitedCast | Drought Out, Pollen In | Weather & Swine Flu * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. P.M. storms? Low 80s. | Tonight: Clearing. 55-60. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny, breezy. 71-75. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Our...

By Jason Samenow | May 9, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: Sun Returns; Storms Tonight

More warmth and thunderstorm chances Saturday * Drought Out, Pollen In | Greensburg Goes Green * At long last, we have been graced with sunshine today. Said sun has helped temperatures soar into the upper 70s to near 80 this...

By Ian Livingston | May 8, 2009; 08:30 PM ET | Comments (11)

Forecast: Same Ol' Showers; Drier by Mom's Day

Storm chances, mugginess continue through Saturday * A Greener Greensburg After Tornado | Later: Bye-Bye Drought * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Morning fog/mist, then some sun. Late-afternoon/evening showers & storms? 75-80. | Tonight: More showers & storms? Low 60s. | Tomorrow:...

By Camden Walker | May 8, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (13)

PM Update: Scattered Storms Through Evening

Mostly cloudy, warm and some showers/storms Friday * Greensburg Goes Green After Tornado | Summer & Swine Flu * Near-average temperatures returned today as a southwest wind helped highs rise into the 70s. Scattered showers and thundershowers that blew through...

By Ian Livingston | May 7, 2009; 03:00 PM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: Rain Chances Run Rampant

Sun at times though; milder * Weather & Swine Flu | Later: Greensburg, 2 Years After Tornado * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy; milder. Showers? Upper 70s. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy; shower? Upper 50s. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny. PM storm?...

By Josh Larson | May 7, 2009; 08:40 AM ET | Comments (18)

PM Update: More Rain and Some Storms Tonight

Back into the 70s Thursday, more showers possible * Will Summer Weather Suppress Swine Flu? | A Mild and Wet April * The sun made some rare appearances through the clouds today. Sadly for clear-sky fans, clouds are going to...

By Ian Livingston | May 6, 2009; 05:25 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Sun Still Elusive as Weather Warms

Next round of rain late today * April Recap | Later: Will Summer Slow Swine Flu? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. 40% chance of showers by evening. Upper 60s to near 70. | Tonight: Showers and storms (70% chance)....

By Dan Stillman | May 6, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (9)

PM Update: Here Comes Another Batch of Rain

Warmer Wednesday, some more showers possible Flood Warning for the Potomac River at Point of Rocks * A Mild & Wet April | Weather Checker | Stunning NASA Imagery * Surprise, surprise! More clouds visited us today and more rain...

By Ian Livingston | May 5, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (7)

Forecast: Warmer, But Can't Shake the Showers

* NatCast | Stunning NASA Imagery | Later: April Recap * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Cloudy; showers, mainly in the p.m. 61-65. Tonight: Cloudy, showers (80% chance). 52-56. | Tomorrow: Status quo showers (60% chance). 66-70. | A Look Ahead FORECAST...

By Matt Rogers | May 5, 2009; 09:40 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Heavier Rain Breaks For Now

Cool through Tuesday with some occasional showers * NatCast | NASA Celebrates Ten Years of Stunning Images * Clouds, rain and a northeasterly wind have helped keep the area much cooler than normal today as highs generally rise (or really,...

By Ian Livingston | May 4, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Week Starts Wet, Will Turn Warmer

* NatCast | Later: Stunning Images of the Earth * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Periods of rain. Near 60. | Tonight: Rain gradually diminishing. 50-55. | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. 65-69. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Are you sick of...

By Jason Samenow | May 4, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (26)

Forecast: Damp Days Ahead

Sunday showers followed by more on Monday * NatCast: On the Wet Side * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Rain showers. 59-63 | Tonight: Chance of showers. 50-53. | Tomorrow: A.M. rain, afternoon showers. 61-64. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL...

By Brian Jackson | May 3, 2009; 04:15 PM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: Wet Weekend and Early Week

* NatCast | UnitedCast | Weather Trivia | Photo Shoot * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Chance of showers, especially in the afternoon. Low 70s. | Tonight: Chance of showers, especially early. Near 60. | Tomorrow: Rain likely. 60-65. | A Look...

By Jason Samenow | May 2, 2009; 08:15 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Showers on the Way Out for Evening?

A cloudy and sometimes showery weekend upcoming * NatCast | Weather Trivia | Air Quality Awareness Week: Day 5 * A sometimes gusty south wind helped temperatures climb into the mid-70s this afternoon even though the area was socked in...

By Ian Livingston | May 1, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: May Begins Milder but Off-and-on Wet

Daily shower & storm chances through weekend * NatCast | Sunrise Photos | Later - Weather Trivia: Think Trillions * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. Occasional showers (60% chance). P.M. T-storms? Mid-70s. | Tonight: Decreased chance of rain. Around 60....

By Camden Walker | May 1, 2009; 09:35 AM ET | Comments (9)

PM Update: Warm Front To Bring Mild Friday

Late-afternoon storms possible to end work week * Capitol Sunrise Photos | NatCast: Cool, Stray Shower? * Clouds and cool conditions persisted today as we await a warm front that will bring about 24-48 hours of milder, though still mostly...

By Ian Livingston | April 30, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Cloudy, Unsettled Weather Grips Region

See-sawing temperatures amidst periodic showers * NatCast | Climate Poetry | Later: Sunrise Photo Shoot * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Cloudy & cool. Shower? Near 60. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy; shower? Mid-50s. | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy & warmer. PM storm? Near...

By Josh Larson | April 30, 2009; 09:40 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Light Showers for Evening Commute

Cool & gray through Thursday; warmer Friday * Poets on Climate Change | Air Quality Awareness Week: Day 3 * Summer temperatures have gone back into hiding for a while as more typical April showers visit the region today. Highs...

By Ian Livingston | April 29, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Abrupt Reversal to Cool, Damp Weather

* Not so Green Protest | Heat Wave Numbers | Later: Climate Poetry * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Showers. Much cooler. Near 60. | Tonight: Drizzle. Upper 40s. | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. Near 60. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL...

By Jason Samenow | April 29, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (11)

PM Update: Heat and Pollen On the Downswing

Much cooler Wednesday with showers likely * Heat Wave by the Numbers | Greenpeace Protest Not So Green * Sick of the early heat wave? Good news! It's on its way out. Highs have reached the 80s to near 90...

By Ian Livingston | April 28, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Heat Retreat After Today

Natural air conditioning kicks in tomorrow * Weather Whiplash | Air Quality Awareness Week: Day 2 * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, still hot. 88-92. Tonight: Partly cloudy. 60-64. | Tomorrow: Showers, storms, starting early (80% chance). 63-67. | A...

By Matt Rogers | April 28, 2009; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (9)

PM Update: Hot Weather Continues One More Day

Spring heat wave finale Tuesday, then cooler * Heat Brings Weather Whiplash | Air Quality Awareness Week: Day 1 * Day 3 of this springtime heat wave has produced more widespread readings near 90 degrees this afternoon, as south and...

By Ian Livingston | April 27, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Heat Hangs on Through Tomorrow

Cooler and somewhat unsettled starting Wednesday * Severe Weather Site for Kids | Later: Heat = Weather Whiplash * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sunny and hot. 89-93. | Tonight: Clear and mild. Upper 50s to low 60s. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny...

By Dan Stillman | April 27, 2009; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (15)

Forecast: Spring Swelters Like Summer

EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, isolated p.m. t-storms. 87-90 | Tonight: Clear, mild. 55-63. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny, hot. 88-91. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL The heat wave continues! Abundant sunshine and temperatures up to 20 degrees higher...

By Brian Jackson | April 26, 2009; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (15)

Forecast: Spring Heat Wave is Sprung

* Making Severe Weather Less Scary For Kids * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, isolated p.m. storms. 88-92. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 58-64. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. 88-92. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL The warmest hottest weather of...

By Jason Samenow | April 25, 2009; 02:45 PM ET | Comments (30)

PM Update: Here Comes the Summer-like Heat

Weekend to bring temperatures in the 80s to near 90 * Making Severe Weather Less Scary for Kids * After a frosty start in some suburbs, temperatures have climbed between 30 and 40 degrees off morning lows, to highs mostly...

By Ian Livingston | April 24, 2009; 03:25 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Temperatures On Their Way...Way Up

Sunny, summery weather builds this weekend * NWS Media Day | Niagara Falls in Spring * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Chilly start; then warmer. 72-76. | Tonight: Quite mild. Near 60. | Tomorrow: Sunny & very warm. Mid-to-upper 80s. | Saturday...

By Josh Larson | April 24, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Chilly Night, Then Warm and Warmer

70s Friday with 80s (and higher?) this weekend Frost Advisory from 2 a.m. until 8 a.m. for far western suburbs * Climate Change Chat | NWS Media Day | Niagara Falls in Spring * Today began the transition from unsettled...

By Ian Livingston | April 23, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Warmer Today, 80s on the Way!

A great streak of sunny, ever-warmer weather is here * Weather-Environment Connection | Climate Change Chat * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sunny, windy & warmer. Mid-60s. | Tonight: Clear and breezy. Upper 30s to mid-40s. | Tomorrow: Sunny and mild. Mid-70s....

By Camden Walker | April 23, 2009; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Stormy Pattern on the Way Out

Mostly sunny and warmer on Thursday * Weather & Environment | Climate Chat | NatCast | UnitedCast * Many places have seen showers or thundershowers containing small hail this morning into the afternoon, largely thanks to a cold pool of...

By Ian Livingston | April 22, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: Cool Showers, But Warmth Edges Closer

Sun and 80s by the weekend * NatCast: Wet again? | UnitedCast | Changes in Hurricane Scale * * Later, in Honor of Earth Day: Weather and the Environment, and Andrew Freedman Live Chat on Climate Change (11 a.m.) *...

By Jason Samenow | April 22, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (21)

PM Update: Scattered Storms Before Cool Night

Cooler tomorrow, more showers? Warm weekend ahead * Hurricane Scale Faces Revisions | NatCast: Shower/Storm? * Compared to yesterday's rain and all-day cloudiness, today was quite pleasant through mid-afternoon, as a fair amount of sun helped temperatures rise to highs...

By Ian Livingston | April 21, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (23)

Forecast: Variable Week; Wonderful Weekend

* NatCast: Some Storms? | Social Science and Climate * * Later: Hurricane Scale Changes Coming? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly cloudy. P.M. showers & storms (40% chance). 65-69. Tonight: Showers & storms (60% chance). 44-49. | Tomorrow: Clouds, light...

By Matt Rogers | April 21, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Evening Showers & Thunder

Some sun Tuesday with a chance of afternoon showers * Social Science Uncovering New Climate Angles | NatCast: Rainout? * After morning rains and an afternoon lull, strong to severe storms are possible this evening. The primary risks here are...

By Ian Livingston | April 20, 2009; 10:10 PM ET | Comments (19)

Forecast: A Rainy Day. Then Evening T-Storms?

Weather rallies after wet start to week * NatCast | CWG Talks to Hurricane Center Director * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Morning rain. Precipitation lighter & more intermittent in the afternoon? Breezy at times & overcast. Mid-to-upper 50s. | Tonight: A...

By Dan Stillman | April 20, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (11)

NatCast: Not So Nice. Thunderstorm?

* Our Full Forecast | Weather Wall | Nationals Journal * Nationals vs. BravesMonday April 20, 7:05 p.m., Nationals Park First Pitch9th InningWeatherChance of Rain56F56FShowers; T-storm?60%Some on and off showers are possible, and a thunderstorm could roll through as well...

By Dan Stillman | April 20, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (7)

Forecast: Clouds Creep in, Then the Rain

* NatCast: Late Inning Showers? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy, chance of late afternoon rain. 63-67 | Tonight: Rain likely. 47-50. | Tomorrow: Showers, afternoon t'storm? 55-58. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL I hope everyone enjoyed yesterday's...

By Brian Jackson | April 19, 2009; 03:00 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Warm Sun Today, Cool Sunday Showers

* A Chat with the Hurricane Center Director | Natcast: Spectacular * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 75-79. | Tonight: Mostly clear, then increasing high clouds. 45-50. | Tomorrow: Increasing clouds, late day rain. 60-65. | A Look Ahead FORECAST...

By Jason Samenow | April 18, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: 'Perfect' Spring Weather Grips Area

Sunny Saturday; Showers possible late Sunday? * A Chat with Bill Read | NatCast | UnitedCast | Spring Happenings * If I was going to deem a calm-weather day "perfect" (I'm going a step further than Camden's "near-perfect"), this might...

By Ian Livingston | April 17, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Doesn't Get Much Better Than This

Sun & 70s today & tomorrow; rain by Sunday night? * NatCast | UnitedCast | Maui Photos | Events for Rain & Shine * * Later: CWG Reports From the Bahamas Weather Conference * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sunny. Cool start....

By Camden Walker | April 17, 2009; 08:50 AM ET | Comments (20)

PM Update: A Cloudy April Delivers Sunny Gift

More clear skies on Friday with rising temperatures Frost Advisory Tonight for Entire Metro Area * Preparing for a Hurricane | NatCast: Clear & Cool | Maui Photos * Something pretty odd for this April happened today -- the sun...

By Ian Livingston | April 16, 2009; 09:55 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Sun Today, and Soon the Seventies

Sunny and increasingly warm through Saturday * NatCast: No Rain | Events for Rain & Shine | Later: Maui Photos * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Welcome back, sun! Low 60s. | Tonight: Clear and cool. Mid-30s to low 40s. | Tomorrow:...

By Dan Stillman | April 16, 2009; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Long-Lasting Storm Winds Down

Glorious sunshine returns on Thursday * Spring Happenings, Rain and Shine | NatCast: Dismal * Morning drizzle has given way to some afternoon rain as the finale of this slow moving weather system shows its stuff. Showers, heavy at times,...

By Ian Livingston | April 15, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: One More Day of Raw; Then a Thaw

* NatCast: Dismal | Thirst Quenching Low | Later: Spring Happenings * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Drizzle and light rain. Near 50. | Tonight: Scattered showers. Near 40. | Tomorrow: Becoming sunny & much milder! Mid-60s. | Tomorrow Night: Clear &...

By Josh Larson | April 15, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (8)

PM Update: This Raw and Rainy Story Continues

More chilly rain Wednesday before sunny repreive * Thirst Quenching Low | Climate Reporting Presents Challenges* After morning rains -- mainly from I-95 and to the east -- today has been dominated by clouds, mist and some showers. Highs around...

By Ian Livingston | April 14, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Rain, Rain, Rain

Is this our D.C. drought bail-out? * Reporting on Climate Extremes | Later: The Cutoff Low * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Rain. 49-53. | Tonight: More rain. 41-44.| Tomorrow: Yet more rain. 49-53.| A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Our current...

By Matt Rogers | April 14, 2009; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (8)

PM Update: More Needed Rain Arrives Tonight

Showers and raw conditions persist Tuesday * Climate Extreme Reporting Presents Challenges * Scattered sunny breaks in the high clouds of today are now being replaced by lowering and thickening clouds in advance of a series of storms that promises...

By Ian Livingston | April 13, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: From Cool to Wet to Warming

* NatCast: Chilly Opener | Later: Reporting on Climate Extremes * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Increasing clouds. 51-55 | Tonight: Rain developing. 45-49. Tomorrow: Scattered light rain. 50-54. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL The next six days will be...

By Jason Samenow | April 13, 2009; 08:15 AM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: A Chill in the Wind

* NatCast: Comfortably Coolish for Home Opener * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, breezy. 53-57 | Tonight: Clear and cold. 29-33. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny, clouds late. 54-58. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Yesterday Jason said the upcoming...

By Brian Jackson | April 12, 2009; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Showers Slowly End, Sun to Emerge

* Ready for Severe Weather? | Grading our Winter Outlook * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: A.M. rain, then gradual clearing, breezy. Near 60. | Tonight: Mostly clear. 35-40. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. 55-59. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Good...

By Jason Samenow | April 11, 2009; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (15)

PM Update: Showery Start to Weekend

Heavier showers, storms may wait until late tonight * Ready for Severe Weather? | Grading our Winter Outlook * A sunny Easter Sunday is on the way. But first we have the threat of showers and maybe thunderstorms to deal...

By Jason Samenow | April 10, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Waiting on Showers, Thunder?

Best chance of showers & storms is late tonight * Grading Our Winter Outlook | Later: Ready for Severe Weather? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Scattered p.m. showers?...T-storm? Mid-60s to near 70. | Tonight: Better chance of showers & storms. Near...

By Camden Walker | April 10, 2009; 10:50 AM ET | Comments (2)

PM Update: Spring Sunshine a Memory Tomorrow

Cloudier Friday with a chance of showers * Grading Our 2008-09 Winter Outlook | Will Misleads on Climate * Spring made a welcome appearance today, and it was a pretty glorious one at that. Under partly to mostly sunny skies,...

By Ian Livingston | April 9, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Milder Today; Showery Tomorrow

* Hurricane Outlooks | Blossom Photos | Wills Misleads on Climate * * Later this a.m.: We Grade Our Winter Outlook * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny; milder. Mid-60s. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. Mid-40s. | Tomorrow: Cloudy w/ showers. Near...

By Josh Larson | April 9, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: Spring Making an Attempt to Return

Temperatures rise to near normal levels Thursday * Sunday Cherry Blossom Photos | Revised CSU Hurricane Outlook * Temperatures that ranged from near freezing into the mid-30s this morning have warmed fairly nicely into the mid-50s today, though a gusty...

By Ian Livingston | April 8, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Cool and Continued Breezy

Temperatures slowly warm; chance of rain on Friday * Will Misleads on Climate, Again | Later: Cherry Blossom Photos * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. Quite Breezy. Low-to-mid 50s. | Tonight: Diminishing winds. Partly to mostly cloudy. Mid-30s to near...

By Dan Stillman | April 8, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (8)

PM Update: Winter's Off-Season Appearance

A little warmer Wednesday, but still not springlike * Will Misleads on Climate Science | Do Solar Storms Threaten Life? * Today left a lot of people wondering where spring went. Temperatures struggled to get much higher than the 40s...

By Ian Livingston | April 7, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: April Temps Revert to March Levels

Bring out the heavier coats and jackets again * Later: George Will's Misrepresentations of Climate Science * * Do Solar Storms Threaten Life as We Know It? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, breezy. 49-53. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 36-40.|...

By Matt Rogers | April 7, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (9)

PM Update: Clouds and Showers Replaced by Cold

Partly sunny, chilly and breezy on Tuesday * Do Solar Storms Threaten Life as We Know It? * Showers and thundershowers of this morning have all pushed east this afternoon and we are now left with some breaks in the...

By Ian Livingston | April 6, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: Showers & Storms, Then a Chilly Blow

* Later: Solar Storms - A Threat to Civilization? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: A.M. Showers/t'storms, then partial clearing. 64-68. | Tonight: Breezy and colder. 36-40. Tomorrow: Partly cloudy, windy, and cool. 49-53. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL The...

By Jason Samenow | April 6, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: One Fine Day

Rain returns to begin the week * Cherry Blossom Coverage | CWG on Facebook & Twitter * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, pleasant. 69-73. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. 49-52. | Tomorrow: Overcast with rain showers. 60-64. | A Look Ahead...

By Brian Jackson | April 5, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Winds Whip to Start Weekend

Wind Advisory for N&W Suburbs through 8 p.m. * A Windy NatCast and UnitedCast | Cherry Blossom Coverage * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Windy. 60-65. | Tonight: Not as windy. 35-40. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Light winds. 65-70. | A Look...

By Jason Samenow | April 4, 2009; 02:45 PM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: Some Gusty Winds Through Tomorrow

Nice weekend ahead for cherry blossom festivities * WeatherBug's 2009 Hurricane Outlook | Cherry Blossom Coverage * We finish the work week with one of the wilder weather days we've seen in a while. Overnight showers gave way to some...

By Ian Livingston | April 3, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Showery Friday, Then Blossoms Blow

Thunderstorm possible today; some weekend sun * Geoengineering and Global Warming | Cherry Blossom Coverage * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Showers ending by late afternoon. T-storm? Increasing wind. 60s. | Tonight: Winds begin. Becoming mostly clear. Mid-40s. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny....

By Camden Walker | April 3, 2009; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (12)

PM Update: Clouds Refuse to Budge; Rain Coming

Showers, some thunderstorms and gusty winds on Friday * Geoengineering and Global Warming | Cherry Blossom Coverage * Anyone (myself included) hoping for sun today has been disappointed by the continuation of clouds, areas of fog and some drizzle. Need...

By Ian Livingston | April 2, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Alternating Dry and Wet Periods

Mostly dry today, wet tomorrow * Cherry Blossom Coverage | March Recap * * Later: Averting Catastrophic Global Warming * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Early A.M. Fog. Partly cloudy. Low-to-mid 60s. | Tonight: Cloudy. Low 50s. | Tomorrow: Rain showers again....

By Matt Rogers | April 2, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: Showers Fail to Produce Much Rain

Some a.m. fog, breaks of sun and warmer Thursday * March in Review | Cherry Blossoms: Near Peak Photos and more * Lots of clouds produced not much precipitation today, though some light showers are still possible this afternoon. One...

By Ian Livingston | April 1, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: April Showers Arrive on Cue

Mostly cloudy through Friday; weekend looks good 11:50 AM Update: Showers should hold off until after the lunch hour, and even then look to be scattered and mostly light during the afternoon into early evening. EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Cloudy. Chance...

By Dan Stillman | April 1, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Clouds Return for Another Stay

Wednesday brings cooler, cloudier and rainier weather * Cherry Blossoms: Changing Dates | Photos | Poems | WaPo Guide * Clear skies, along with some high clouds floating by, helped create a pleasant early-spring day across the area. Highs are...

By Ian Livingston | March 31, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: March Exits Like a Lamb

But April showers to start right away * NY Times Climate Controversy | Cherry Blossoms Begin Blooming * * Later: Weather & Bloom Dates, and Blossom Poetry * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. 60-64. | Tonight: Cloudy. 39-44.| Tomorrow: PM...

By Matt Rogers | March 31, 2009; 08:50 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Clouds Disappear for a While

Sunny skies Tuesday before clouds return * NY Times Climate Controversy | Cherry Blossoms Begin Blooming * Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this...

By Ian Livingston | March 30, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Dry Weather to Start and End the Week

Damp stretch possible Wednesday through Friday * Later: Climate Controversy, and Cherry Blossom Photos * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, windy. 55-60 | Tonight: Clear and cold. 30-37. Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Mid-60s. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Although...

By Jason Samenow | March 30, 2009; 07:00 AM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Warmer with Chance of Showers, Storms

EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mild, 50% chance of showers and t'storms. 68-72.| Tonight: Partly cloudy. 39-42. | Tomorrow: Sunny, breezy. 60-63. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL An energetic cold front will sweep through the region today, possibly triggering some...

By Brian Jackson | March 29, 2009; 11:30 AM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Much-Needed Rain for the Weekend

* UnitedCast: Rain? | Fargo's Record Flooding | D.C. Area Drought * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Cloudy and drizzly. Mid-50s. | Tonight: Rain and t'storms. Near 50. | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy; A.M. showers. Mid-60s. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL...

By Josh Larson | March 28, 2009; 03:00 PM ET | Comments (9)

PM Update: Some More Showers Tonight

Cloudy weekend with shower/thunderstorm threats * UnitedCast: Rain? | Fargo's Record Flooding | D.C. Area Drought * Morning fog and sun were replaced with mostly cloudy skies this afternoon. Despite the clouds, temperatures rose a little above average as highs...

By Ian Livingston | March 27, 2009; 09:45 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Back & Forth Between Sun & Showers

Warmer and dry today before rain chances return * UnitedCast: Soggy Soccer? | Moderate Drought for D.C. Area * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Peeks of sun. Low 60s. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Showers? Upper 40s. | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy a.m. Rainy...

By Camden Walker | March 27, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: More Much-Needed Rain

Brief break in unsettled pattern Friday; Wet weekend * Moderate Drought for Metro Area | What Wx Features Interest You? * Morning showers dropped around a tenth of an inch of rain across the area, and more significant rain has...

By Ian Livingston | March 26, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: On and Off Rainy Periods Into Sunday

* What Wx Features Interest You? | Owning the Weather * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Rain increasing towards noon. Near 50. | Tonight: Rain decreasing in the evening. 40-45. Tomorrow: Partly sunny, and milder. Late rain south? Low 60s. | A...

By Jason Samenow | March 26, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Scattered Light Showers Tonight

More significant and much-needed rain tomorrow * What Wx Features Interest You? | Owning The Weather (& Climate) * Morning sun has been replaced with mostly cloudy skies, which will stay with us through tomorrow. Highs are reaching the low...

By Ian Livingston | March 25, 2009; 03:45 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: We Need Rain, and May Just Get Some

Several rain chances over next several days * What Wx Features Interest You? | CWG on Facebook & Twitter * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny early, then mostly cloudy. Near 50. | Tonight: 30% chance of early-evening showers. Better chance...

By Dan Stillman | March 25, 2009; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Enjoy the Clear Sky While it Lasts

Cloudier and unsettled pattern returns Wednesday * What Weather Features Interest You? | Wx History: Snow in 1990 * A cold morning became a cool afternoon today. But on the bright side, lots of sunshine was on display. Just a...

By Ian Livingston | March 24, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (7)

Forecast: The Cool Continues

Late-week warming offset by spring showers. * World Meteorological Day Feature | Later: Poll on CWG Content * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Clouds and sun. 48-52. | Tonight: Clouds increase. 30-34.| Tomorrow: Cloudy. 47-51. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN...

By Matt Rogers | March 24, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (8)

PM Update: Hard Freeze Tonight

Continued sunny and cool tomorrow * EPA: Global Warming Endangers Health | World Meteorological Day * * Bob Ryan Challenged on Climate (Ryan, challenger exchange comments) * Despite brilliant sunshine today, temperatures have been a good 10 degrees colder than...

By Capital Weather Gang | March 23, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Spring to Encounter Growing Pains

* Later: World Meteorological Day Feature and Quiz * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, cool. Near 50. | Tonight: Mostly clear. 25-31. Tomorrow: Breezy and chilly. 47-51. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Those of you anxious for warm...

By Jason Samenow | March 23, 2009; 09:55 AM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Warmth Concludes the Weekend

* Climate Discussion Continues (Bob Ryan, Brian Valentine, & others) * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 62-66 | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 31-34. | Tomorrow: Sunny, cooler. 49-52. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL We'll end the weekend with a...

By Brian Jackson | March 22, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Spring Time Sunshine

* Wildest Temperature Swings | Tell Time Like a Meteorologist * * Bob Ryan, Brian Valentine, and others exchange thoughts on climate * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. 50-55. | Tonight: Clear. 31-36. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny. 60-64....

By Jason Samenow | March 21, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Warm-Up Waits for Weekend

Into the 50s Saturday and 60s on Sunday * Wildest Temperature Swings | Tell Time Like a Meteorologist * Partly sunny skies and cool temperatures ushered in spring today. Despite abundant sun, highs were limited to the mid-to-upper 40s, thanks...

By Ian Livingston | March 20, 2009; 04:20 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Sun and Slowly Rising Temperatures

Spring starts cool today before weekend warmup * Photos: A Ghostly Fog | Later: You, Too, Can Predict the Weather * * Bob Ryan Challenged on Climate (Ryan, challenger exchange comments) * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Becoming partly to mostly sunny....

By Camden Walker | March 20, 2009; 09:20 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Winter Departs on Chilly Note

Spring arrives Friday, but temperatures stay cold * Photos: A Ghostly Fog | AccuWeather Hurricane Outlook * The warmth of yesterday was replaced by clouds, some light rain and cooling temperatures today. Highs reached the mid-to-upper 50s this morning prior...

By Ian Livingston | March 19, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Showery Today; Dry Weather Thereafter

Cooler today and Friday; moderating by weekend * Potholes in Paradise | Bob Ryan Challenged to Climate Debate (Note exchange between Ryan and challenger Brian Valentine in the comment area...) * * Later: AccuWeather's Hurricane Outlook and Fog Photography *...

By Josh Larson | March 19, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Warmth Wanes Tomorrow

Showery Thursday ahead of cold front moving through * Another Pothole in Paradise | Iditarod: The Last Great Race * Clouds and fog, the story of the last week, finally gave up control today around noon. The story of today?...

By Ian Livingston | March 18, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Warmth is Back After a Week's Wait

Nice today after morning fog; light showers tomorrow * Bob Ryan Challenged to Climate Debate | Later: D.C. Potholes * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Morning fog, then partly to mostly sunny. Upper 60s. | Tonight: Increasing clouds. Shower chance toward morning....

By Dan Stillman | March 18, 2009; 09:10 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Clouds Break for Nice Wednesday

Midweek spring preview with temperatures near 70 * Iditarod: Last Great Race | Bob Ryan Challenged to Climate Debate * Today featured more cloudiness across the area, but breaks of sunshine are gradually spreading as the marine air mass gives...

By Ian Livingston | March 17, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Sun Slowly Returns for St. Patrick's Day

But warmest day of week is Wednesday * Heartland Institute Criticizes CWG on Climate * * Later: Bob Ryan Challenged to Debate | The Iditarod Dog Sled Race * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: AM clouds, PM sun at times. 50-54. |...

By Matt Rogers | March 17, 2009; 09:40 AM ET | Comments (2)

PM Update: More Light Rain Before Sun Returns

Clouds to break by Tuesday afternoon; Warm Wednesday * Heartland Institute Criticizes CWG's Climate Post | 1993 Superstorm * Cloud fans remain happy as the sun stayed away for another day, but that's all about to come to en end,...

By Ian Livingston | March 16, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: A Case of the Clouds

* Later: Heartland Institute Criticizes CWG Climate Coverage * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Cloudy, chance of p.m. showers. 45-49. | Tonight: Early showers, remaining cloudy. 36-40 Tomorrow: Cloudy, then slow clearing. 51-55. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Since last...

By Jason Samenow | March 16, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (11)

Forecast: Lost in the Mist

EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Cloudy, occasional showers. 45-48 | Tonight: Cloudy, drizzle. 34-38. | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy, afternoon showers. 48-51. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Well, we're stuck in a somewhat unpleasant pattern for the time being I'm sorry...

By Brian Jackson | March 15, 2009; 01:20 PM ET | Comments (12)

Forecast: Damp and Dreary Weekend

* Super-Predictable Superstorm of '93 | CWG's on Facebook & Twitter * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Rain developing in the afternoon. 40-44. | Tonight: Rain. 35-39. | Tomorrow: Morning light rain and drizzle, remaining cloudy in the p.m. 44-48. | A...

By Jason Samenow | March 14, 2009; 02:00 PM ET | Comments (15)

PM Update: Gray Skies Persist; Showers Tomorrow

Continued winter-like on Saturday, some p.m. rain * Newspapers Dying; Weather Page Already Dead? | Superstorm of 1993 * Wintertime conditions prevailed today after some light conversational snow this morning for D.C. and points south. Highs are only reaching up...

By Ian Livingston | March 13, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: Cloudy and Cool's the Rule

Some rain showers for Saturday * Superstorm of '93 | Later: Death of the Newspaper Weather Page? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Chance of light a.m. snow/rain, especially south. Mostly cloudy. Low-to-mid 40s. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low-to-mid 30s. | Tomorrow:...

By Camden Walker | March 13, 2009; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (21)

PM Update: Some Light Overnight Snow?

Mostly cloudy and chilly end to work week on Friday * Superstorm of 1993 | March Temperature Swings | SnowCam * The warmth of yesterday has been replaced by much cooler temperatures, serving as a reminder that astronomical spring has...

By Ian Livingston | March 12, 2009; 09:15 PM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Spring Weather Takes a Sabbatical

Noticeably cooler, rather cloudy pattern settles in * Wild March Temperature Swings | Superstorm of '93 * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: AM sun; PM clouds. Upper 40s. | Tonight: Cloudy; Light rain or snow? Low 30s. | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy &...

By Josh Larson | March 12, 2009; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Warmth To Depart After Short Stay

Cooler March conditions return Thursday * Dueling Climate Meetings | March Temperature Swings * Morning clouds broke up for a time during early afternoon, and the sun helped temperatures jump quickly to highs in the upper 60s and low 70s....

By Ian Livingston | March 11, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (11)

Forecast: Last Taste of Spring for a While

Today's warmth gives way to cool weather into next week * March Temperature Swings | Later: Dueling Climate Change Meetings * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly cloudy. Sprinkle/light shower. Breezy p.m. Near 70. | Tonight: Becoming mostly clear and...

By Dan Stillman | March 11, 2009; 08:45 AM ET | Comments (14)

PM Update: Warmth to Make One-Day Comeback

Near 70 Wednesday before return to cooler temperatures * March Temperature Swings | Meteorological vs. Astronomical Spring * A maritime air mass kept us rather cool today as temperatures only top out in the upper 40s to near 50. Save...

By Ian Livingston | March 10, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Cool Today, Gone Tomorrow

Conditions continue flip flopping * Dueling Springs | Later: Wild Temperature Swings * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Clouds, light showers. 47-51. | Tonight: Cloudy. 45-49. | Tomorrow: Partly cloudy, warm. 69-73. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL The atmosphere is...

By Matt Rogers | March 10, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (2)

PM Update: Temperature Roller Coaster Continues

Cooler tomorrow then warmer Wednesday * Meteorological vs. Astronomical Spring | Moon's Effect on Hurricanes * A strong breeze from the north and northwest has been little match for abundant sunshine and leftover warmth from this weekend. Though a little...

By Ian Livingston | March 9, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Mild Monday, but Slowly Cooling

Wind Advisory Far North Suburbs (map) * Later: Dueling Springs, and The Moon & Atlantic Hurricanes * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, breezy and mild. 64-68 | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 36-41 Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. 50-54. | A Look Ahead FORECAST...

By Jason Samenow | March 9, 2009; 09:15 AM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Early Spring Fever

* Bob Ryan on Climate Change | Set Clocks Forward Today * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. 71-75. | Tonight: Cloudy, chance of showers. 49-52. | Tomorrow: Clouds and sun. 66-69. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL This weekend...

By Brian Jackson | March 8, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Sensational Seventies

* Bob Ryan on Climate Change | Best Snow Comments | Spring Forward * * Forecast updated at 2 p.m. given persistent high cloud cover * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: High clouds, filtered sunshine. 71-76. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 48-53 |...

By Jason Samenow | March 7, 2009; 02:00 PM ET | Comments (21)

PM Update: Quite a Warm Weekend on Tap

May-like temperatures for Saturday and Sunday * Warm Weekend to Save Daylight | Bob Ryan on Climate Change * Despite plenty of cloudiness through much of the day, afternoon sunshine has helped high temperatures reach the mid-and-upper 60s, as a...

By Ian Livingston | March 6, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: Warm, Warmer, Then Warmer Still

60s & 70s over the next few days * Bob Ryan on Climate Change | Wx Checker Grades Snow Forecast * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy to partly sunny. Breezy. Low 60s. | Tonight: Partly cloudy, breezy. Mid-to-upper 40s. |...

By Camden Walker | March 6, 2009; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (23)

PM Update: Cold Departs While Warmth Blows In

Temperatures continue climbing Friday * Bob Ryan on Climate Change | Snowstorm Comments: Best of... * Another day of wall-to-wall sunshine helped to melt off more of our quickly dwindling snowpack. Highs are now reaching the upper 40s and low...

By Ian Livingston | March 5, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: Move Over Winter, Here Comes Spring!

From 40s today to 70 this weekend, and dry.... * Snowstorm: Best of Comments | Self-evaluation | Weather Checker * * Mid-morning: Bob Ryan Weighs in on Climate Change * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sun & clouds; not as cold. Upper...

By Josh Larson | March 5, 2009; 08:50 AM ET | Comments (17)

PM Update: Snow Dwindles, Warmth Returns Soon

Mostly sunny with temperatures near average Thursday * Storm Grades: Wx Checker, Our Thoughts | Snow Comments * Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See...

By Ian Livingston | March 4, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: Warming Up, Slowly but Surely

Very cold today but 60s on the horizon * We Grade Our Snow Forecast | Later: Weather Checker Grades Us * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Still quite cold, but light winds. Mid-30s. | Tonight: Mostly clear. Upper teens to low 20s....

By Dan Stillman | March 4, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (17)

PM Update: Some More Cold Before Moderation

Melting speeds up tomorrow, snow gone late week? * Successful Forecast With Flaws | Recap/Photos: Washington Snow * Following a bitterly cold start to the day, temperatures have rebounded this afternoon, but not a whole lot. Highs generally in the...

By Ian Livingston | March 3, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (13)

Forecast: Freezing Today, Then Steadily Warmer

* Closings/delays | Recap/Photos | Submit Your Photos | Chat Transcript | Deicing Tips | Winter Weather Driving Tips * * View/Report Snow Totals - Map | Snow Totals from NWS * * CWG on: Twitter & Facebook | Later:...

By Matt Rogers | March 3, 2009; 09:20 AM ET | Comments (18)

PM Update: Snow Moves Out, Cold & Wind Linger

Mostly sunny, bright and continued chilly Tuesday * Recap/Photos | Submit Your Photos | Chat Transcript | Deicing Tips * * CWG on: Twitter & Facebook | Weather Wall | SnowCam * * New Feature: Report Your Snow Totals -...

By Ian Livingston | March 2, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (38)

Snow to Wind Down, Remaining Windy & Cold

* Winter Storm Warning through 2 p.m. today * * CWG on: Twitter & Facebook | Weather Wall | SnowCam * * New Feature: Report Your Snow Totals - Interactive Snow Mapping * * Later this morning: Storm Photography |...

By Jason Samenow | March 2, 2009; 11:30 AM ET | Comments (96)

Snow Delayed, But Still Coming

* Winter Storm Warning through 2 p.m. Monday * * Accumulation Map/Timeline, FAQs, SchoolCast & More * * CWG on: Twitter & Facebook | Weather Wall | SnowCam | Snow Polls * The snow is taking a little while to...

By Jason Samenow | March 1, 2009; 04:45 PM ET | Comments (178)

High-Impact Snowstorm to Paste Metro Area

Strong winds, cold temperatures to accompany snow * Winter Storm Warning 2 p.m. today through 2 p.m. Monday * * Capital Weather Gang on Twitter | Weather Wall | SnowCam * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Patchy a.m. snow, a break, then...

By Capital Weather Gang | March 1, 2009; 02:45 PM ET | Comments (107)

Forecast: Potential Winter Storm Sunday to Monday

Turning colder, some light precipitation tonight * Winter Storm Watch Sunday afternoon through Monday morning * Moderate risk of significant snow accumulation Sunday night/Monday, but a near miss or mixed precipitation also possibe | See our Snow Lover's Crystal Ball...

By Jason Samenow | February 28, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (36)

PM Update: Waiting on Weekend Storminess

Wintry mix late Saturday; Snow Sunday night? * Snow Lover's Crystal Ball: A Pair of Weekend Storms * Despite plenty of clouds, a wind from the south and southwest helped temperatures rise into the low-to-mid 60s today -- well above...

By Ian Livingston | February 27, 2009; 06:00 PM ET | Comments (23)

Forecast: Mild Showers, Then Winter Returns

Messy weekend mix possible. Another storm after that? * Snow Lover's Crystal Ball: A Pair of Weekend Storms * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Cloudy with mainly p.m. showers. 60-64. | Tonight: Some evening showers. Near 40. | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy &...

By Josh Larson | February 27, 2009; 11:45 AM ET | Comments (21)

PM Update: Showery Friday, Weekend Mix Looms

Mild through tomorrow; Bob Ryan on climate change * Snowmen Against Global Warming | Weatherman Falls Down on Job * Lots of clouds helped keep temperatures in check today, but not before reaching highs in the mid-to-upper 50s. Some breaks...

By Ian Livingston | February 26, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: A Warm, Dry Day, Then Downhill

Good part of weekend potentially sloppy * More Pathetic: Winter or Wizards? | Citizen Science & Global Change * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. Upper 50s. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low 40s. | Tomorrow: Cloudy and breezy with p.m. showers....

By Camden Walker | February 26, 2009; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (16)

PM Update: Temperatures Trending "Toastier"

60 degrees possible Thursday; Weekend wintry mix? * More Pathetic: Winter or Wizards? | Citizen Science & Global Change * Temperatures near average for this time of year and light winds made today a winner in the minds of those...

By Ian Livingston | February 25, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Getting Warmer. Wetter, Too?

Chance of showers Friday; Weekend wintry mix? * Which is More Pathetic: Winter or Wizards? | D.C. Drought? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. Light winds. Near 50. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. Upper 20s to mid-30s. | Tomorrow:...

By Dan Stillman | February 25, 2009; 08:45 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Clear Skies, But No Warmth Yet

Mostly sunny, warmer with light winds, Wednesday * Dry Fall & Winter a Prelude to Drought? | Warming Projections Rise * Today started off quite cold and has remained that way into the afternoon. On the bright side, winds have...

By Ian Livingston | February 24, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Warmer Weather on the Way

Weekend Weather Worry? * Higher Warming Projections | Later: Drought Developing? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 39-43. | Tonight: Mostly clear. 15-24.| Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. 49-53. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Yesterday was probably our coldest day...

By Matt Rogers | February 24, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Winter's Chill Continues

Mostly sunny and less windy on Tuesday * MIT Group Increases Global Warming Projections * Fast-moving clouds of this morning have given way to more and more sunshine as the day progresses, but despite the sun, a deep chill remains....

By Ian Livingston | February 23, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: A Duo of Cold Days

Milder by mid-week * Later: New, Higher Global Warming Projections * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Windy and cold. 36-40. | Tonight: Mostly clear, very cold. 16-22. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny, not as windy. 39-43. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL...

By Jason Samenow | February 23, 2009; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (11)

Forecast: Rain/Snow Showers Usher in More Cold

EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Early rain & snow showers, then becoming windy. 39-42. | Tonight: Partly cloudy, cold. 20-23 (wind chill in the teens). | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny, breezy. 36-39. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL The chill accompanying the...

By Brian Jackson | February 22, 2009; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (18)

Forecast: Forties and a Few Overnight Flakes

Mostly dry weekend afternoons * TWC Founder Talks Climate Scam | China's Snow: Artificial? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. 43-47 | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. 30% chance of snow after midnight. 30-34. | Tomorrow: Chance of a.m. snow,...

By Jason Samenow | February 21, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (11)

PM Update: Winds Weaken, But Cold Overnight

Mostly sunny & warmer Saturday; Sunday snow? * TWC Founder Talks Climate 'Scam' | China's Snow: Artificial? * The broken record of winter 2008-2009 continued playing today as we were greeted with more cold winds and dry conditions. Wind gusts...

By Ian Livingston | February 20, 2009; 05:00 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: A Wind-Chilled Friday; Weekend Flakes?

Brief rain & snow possible late Saturday night * Snow With Sunshine: The Pictures and The Explanation * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny & windy. Gusts to near 35 mph. Upper 30s. | Tonight: Mostly clear. Decreasing wind. Mid-20s. |...

By Camden Walker | February 20, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: There's a Cold Wind a Blowin'

More blustery conditions expected Friday * Snow With Sunshine: The Pictures and The Explanation * Morning clouds and quick-moving showers transitioned to a partly sunny and increasingly windy afternoon today. Gusts over 30 mph from the northwest are now funneling...

By Ian Livingston | February 19, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (11)

Forecast: Turning Blustery & Cold Once Again

Flurries possible today; wintry weather this weekend? * Which Rain Gear Did You Use? | Later: Snowing While It's Sunny? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny & windy. Sprinkles or flurries? Mid-40s. (Wind chills in the 30s.) | Tonight: Blustery...

By Josh Larson | February 19, 2009; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (12)

PM Update: A Few Showers, Then More Wind

Partly sunny and brisk on Thursday, some flurries? * Which Rain Gear Did You Choose to Use? | Historic Snow Drought * One of our biggest snow events of the season quickly came and went this morning, with a grand...

By Ian Livingston | February 18, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Brief Shot of Snow or Mix, Then Rain

Turning blustery and cold tomorrow * Later: Discussing Rain Gear... * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: A.M. snow/mix, P.M. Rain. Low 40s. | Tonight: Becoming windy. Upper 30s. | Tomorrow: Blustery - snow flurries? Low 40s. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN...

By Jason Samenow | February 18, 2009; 07:00 AM ET | Comments (44)

PM Update: Calm Before Tomorrow's Storm

Brief morning snow or mix changing to rain Wednesday * Historic Snow Drought? | Korea in Search of Top Forecaster * Lots of sunshine and light winds led to a near-normal late-winter day. Highs have topped out in the low-to-mid...

By Ian Livingston | February 17, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (14)

Forecast: Messy Mixed Mid-Week

Rain Wednesday, may start as snow * Weather-Wise Weddings * * Later: Historic Snow Drought? and Korea in Search of Top Forecaster * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 42-45. | Tonight: Clouds increase. 28-32. | Tomorrow: Snow or mix to...

By Matt Rogers | February 17, 2009; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Weather Active Again By Midweek

Next chance of precipitation is Wednesday EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly cloudy a.m. Partly sunny p.m. Steady breeze. 38-42 | Tonight: Mostly clear and cold. Low-to-mid 20s. | Tomorrow: Partly to mostly sunny. Low-to-mid 40s. | A Look Ahead...

By Dan Stillman | February 16, 2009; 12:00 PM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: Stable and Seasonable

EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, late clouds. 44-47. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. 29-32. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. 39-42. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Tranquil and seasonable conditions take hold of the region today through the first half of...

By Brian Jackson | February 15, 2009; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (16)

Forecast: Sweet Weather for Sweethearts

50-degree weather for Valentine's Day * Was Ice a Factor in NY Plane Crash? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. 50-54. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. 30% chance of rain. 31-35. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny and chilly. 44-48. | A Look...

By Jason Samenow | February 14, 2009; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Winds Diminish and Calm Prevails

Cooler Saturday with possible light wintry mix late * Was Ice a Factor in NY Plane Crash? | Darwin and the Weather * Winds continue to diminish today, but not before producing some gusts above 30 mph this morning into...

By Ian Livingston | February 13, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Not Quite as Windy. Anything Wintry?

* Megawinds Smack D.C. Region | Darwin and the Weather * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. Still rather windy. Low 50s. | Tonight: Light winds. Clear, then some clouds. 27-32. | Tomorrow: 30% chance of light rain and a few...

By Camden Walker | February 13, 2009; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (15)

PM Update: Hold Onto Your Hat, If You've Still Got It

Lighter but still gusty winds continue through Friday Wind Advisory until midnight for most of metro area (map) * Power Outages | Submit Wind Damage Photos | Darwin & Weather * Winds gusting between 45 and 55 mph in the...

By Ian Livingston | February 12, 2009; 10:30 PM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: Fierce Winds Bring About Cooling Trend

Some power outages; light wintry mix possible Saturday High Wind Warning until midnight for Montgomery, Loudoun, Frederick and Howard counties and Blue Ridge; Wind Advisory elsewhere (map) * Warmer Winters Shift Birds | Darwin and the Weather * EXPRESS FORECAST...

By Josh Larson | February 12, 2009; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (19)

PM Update: Warmth to Showers, Then Strong Winds

Extremely windy Thursday, gusts over 50 mph likely Severe Thunderstorm Watch for metro area until 1 a.m. (map) Wind Advisory from 2 a.m. tonight to midnight Thursday night for most of metro area; High Wind Warning for Loudoun and Frederick...

By Ian Livingston | February 11, 2009; 08:30 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Weather Smorgasbord Starts Off Warm

Showers tonight, high winds tomorrow. Wintry weekend? * Warm Weather a Mood-Changer? Vote in Our Poll | Australian Fires * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny and increasingly breezy. 68-73 | Tonight: Chance of gusty showers. Thunder? Upper 40s to low...

By Dan Stillman | February 11, 2009; 08:20 AM ET | Comments (19)

PM Update: Warmest Air of Season Coming?

'Toasty' Wednesday with showers and wind late * Australians Link Climate Change and Deadly Fires * Cloudy skies through much of today kept highs just below 60 in most places, though upper 50s is still rather mild for this time...

By Ian Livingston | February 10, 2009; 03:20 PM ET | Comments (13)

Forecast: Break From Winter Continues

But cold weather returns by late week * Later: Australia Bushfires and Climate Change: Is There a Link? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Breezy, cloudy, a few showers. 58-62. | Tonight: Cloudy. 45-49. | Tomorrow: Clouds, showers, very mild. 68-72. |...

By Matt Rogers | February 10, 2009; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (20)

Forecast: Week off to a Bright Start

Mainly mild until the weekend * Magenta Sky Photography | Later: Global Warming and Snakes * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny, pleasant. 55-58. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. 36-39. | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of showers. 58-61. | A Look...

By Brian Jackson | February 9, 2009; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (7)

Forecast: Super Mild Air to Ease Cooler

* Later: Potomac Ice and a Magenta Sky * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny and breezy. 60-64. | Tonight: Mostly clear. 26-31. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. 51-55. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL I expected yesterday to be warm,...

By Jason Samenow | February 8, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (12)

Forecast: The Warm-up We've Been Waiting For

* Models Knew Monster Storm Was No Certainty * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny 54-58. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 32-38. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny. 56-60. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Earlier in the week, we took the big...

By Jason Samenow | February 7, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (22)

PM Update: Warmer, But not 'Warm' ... Yet

Springtime preview hits area this weekend; 60 on Sunday? * Monster Storm Was No Certainty | When Ants Come Marching In * You know it's been pretty cold when the first day of a multi-day warm-up still produces temperatures a...

By Ian Livingston | February 6, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Milder Air Moves In; 60 on Sunday?

Temps swing upward through Sunday, then down again * Warm Weather: Ant Attack? | Later: Monster Storm That Wasn't * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. Low 40s. | Tonight: Clear skies. 23-30. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Mid 50s | Sunday:...

By Camden Walker | February 6, 2009; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (12)

PM Update: Another Darn Cold Night, Then Warmer

In the teens again tonight; 50s to near 60 for weekend * When the Ants Come Marching In | Submit/View Weather Photos * The brilliant sun felt warm today behind the windshield of a car or inside an office window....

By Dan Stillman | February 5, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: One More Day of Shivering

Much milder temperatures on the way * AccuWeather Backlash | Later: The Coming Ant Invasion? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. Mid-to-upper 20s. Wind chills in teens & single digits | Tonight: Clear. Teens to low 20s. | Tomorrow: Mostly...

By Josh Larson | February 5, 2009; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (16)

PM Update: Cold Winds With Snow Showers

Another dusting? Frigid on Thursday before warm-up * Backlash Hits AccuWeather After Lackluster Storm | FedCast Poll * Following a surprise dusting to an inch or so of snow this morning, today has been defined by cold temperatures and winds...

By Ian Livingston | February 4, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Too Cold? Just Wait for the Weekend

Snow showers today; warm-up begins Friday * FedCast Poll | Later: AccuWeather Feels Backlash After Sorry Storm * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Cold & breezy with snow showers, especially in the a.m. 30-35. | Tonight: Really cold & breezy. Mid-teens to...

By Dan Stillman | February 4, 2009; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (17)

PM Update: Some Cloud Breaks, But Still Cold

Mostly cloudy, continued very chilly on Wednesday * The Official FedCast Poll | Umbrella in the Snow? * After some more conversational snow (the story of this winter) this morning, skies have been cloudy throughout the day with some breaks...

By Ian Livingston | February 3, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (19)

Forecast: Three Wintry Days, Flakes at Times

Little accumulation; big weekend warming looms * School Delays * 9:15 a.m. update: Snow band has expanded a bit into Montgomery County, but is now showing signs that it will gradually diminish -- probably in the next couple hours. Accumulations...

By Matt Rogers | February 3, 2009; 09:15 AM ET | Comments (38)

PM Update: Front Brings Rain Changing to Snow

Temps tumble; Second wintry Tuesday in a row tomorrow? * Umbrella In the Snow? | By 10 PM: SchoolCast * More mild temperatures visited the area today, but that's all about to change. Highs that reached into the low and...

By Ian Livingston | February 2, 2009; 05:45 PM ET | Comments (111)

Forecast: Turning Colder, Unsettled

No big storm likely; some light snow possible tomorrow * It's Groundhog Day: Phil Says Six More Weeks of Winter...* EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Increasing clouds, chance of showers late. 45-50. | Tonight: Scattered light rain showers, then a chance of...

By Jason Samenow | February 2, 2009; 09:15 AM ET | Comments (50)

Forecast: Super Weather for Super Sunday

Storm potential increases for early in the week * Coming Around Noon: New Snow Lover's Crystal Ball * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 50-53. | Tonight: Increasing clouds. 31-34. | Tomorrow: Mostly gray, afternoon showers. 46-49. | A Look Ahead...

By Brian Jackson | February 1, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (18)

Forecast: From Cold to Mild to ... ???

Early week storm a big wild card * Grading Our Inauguration Forecast | Misguided Medal for Hansen * Snow Lover's Crystal Ball EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny and cold. Low-to-mid-30s. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 24-28. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny and...

By Jason Samenow | January 31, 2009; 11:30 AM ET | Comments (24)

PM Update: A Few Snow Showers, Then Cold

Chilly and breezy overnight into Saturday * Next Week: Big Snow? | Grading Our Inauguration Forecast * Another day with some sunshine has helped melt more of the snow and ice that fell across the area earlier in the week....

By Ian Livingston | January 30, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (25)

Forecast: Temps Fluctuate Ahead of Next Storm

Best weekend day: Sunday * Misguided Medal for Hansen | Later: Grading Our Inauguration Forecast * Storm early next week? Jump to A Look Ahead... EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly cloudy. Snow flurry? 39-44. | Tonight: Breezy. Around 20. | Tomorrow:...

By Camden Walker | January 30, 2009; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (36)

PM Update: Snow & Ice Dwindle; More Next Week?

Cold front arrives Friday with a few snowflakes * Science Group Erred Giving Hansen Top Honor | Iwo Jima in the Snow * Sunshine returned to the area today but cold temperatures remain. Fortunately for those sick of icy sidewalks...

By Ian Livingston | January 29, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (28)

Forecast: The Calm After The Storm?

Chilly & dry weather expected through Monday Use caution walking and driving this morning | Closings/delays Big storm early next week? See our look ahead. * Later: Freedman on NASA's James Hansen and his big award * EXPRESS FORECAST Today:...

By Josh Larson | January 29, 2009; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (34)

PM Update: Showers Then Overnight Refreeze

Sun returns on Thursday to help melting * Iwo Jima in the Snow | Deicing Tips | Winter Driving Tips * SchoolCast... D.C. Schools: | MD and VA Schools: After an icy mess of a morning, temperatures only gradually rose...

By Ian Livingston | January 28, 2009; 07:30 PM ET | Comments (147)

Forecast: Struggling Toward 32°, Refreeze Tonight

Many side roads and sidewalks remain slippery * Deicer Dilemma: How to Choose and How to Use | Driving Tips * Winter Storm Warning Extended Until 6 p.m. OUR LATEST FORECAST Hurray! It's another day off school for most of...

By Dan Stillman | January 28, 2009; 11:30 AM ET | Comments (85)

Snow Picks Up Again; Icy Mess Late Tonight

3-5" total snowfall; could be an icy morning rush * Storm Timeline and FAQs | SnowCam | Q&A Transcript * Winter Storm Warning through 12 p.m. tomorrow for Loudoun and Montgomery counties and N&W (until 6 p.m. Wed for Frederick...

By Ian Livingston | January 27, 2009; 05:15 PM ET | Comments (81)

Snow Lets Up; Heavier Again Later, Then Ice

Some could see total accumulations of 3-5" Winter Storm Warning through 12 p.m. tomorrow for Loudoun and Montgomery counties and N & W Winter Weather Advisory through 12 p.m. tomorrow for the rest of the metro area Snowfall paints the...

By Capital Weather Gang | January 27, 2009; 11:30 AM ET | Comments (46)

Forecast: Some Shovelable Snow, Then Ice & Rain

Winter Storm Warning through 12 p.m. tomorrow for Loudoun and Montgomery counties and N & W Winter Weather Advisory through 12 p.m. tomorrow for the rest of the metro area So far, this has been the winter of the snow...

By Capital Weather Gang | January 27, 2009; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (26)

PM Update: Tues-Wed Storm Still on Track

Light snow accumulations Tuesday; Ice Tuesday night Winter Weather Advisory 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday Winter Storm Watch Tuesday Evening through Wednesday Afternoon * StormCast:  | Before 10 PM: SchoolCast * Cloudy skies, cold temperatures and occasional morning snow...

By Ian Livingston | January 26, 2009; 05:30 PM ET | Comments (25)

Forecast: Cold, Snow, and Slop

Look out for a few morning snow showers Winter Storm Watch Tuesday Evening Through Wednesday Afternoon * Snow Lover's Crystal Ball: Latest Tues-Wed Storm Details * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy, morning light snow & flurries. 35-39. | Tonight: Chance...

By Jason Samenow | January 26, 2009; 09:15 AM ET | Comments (35)

Forecast: Cold Weather Holds On

Snow accumulation possible Tuesday into Wednesday * Later: Updated Snow Lover's Crystal Ball * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Increasing clouds. 33-36. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy, stray flurries? 21-24. | Tomorrow: Gray skies. 34-37. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL For...

By Brian Jackson | January 25, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (14)

Forecast: The Return of the Cold

Snow Lover's Crystal Ball: Snow chance for next week * Inauguration Weather: How Cold Was It? and Contrails in the Sky * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Variably cloudy. Chilly & breezy. 40-44. | Tonight: Mostly clear. 19-23. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny,...

By Jason Samenow | January 24, 2009; 01:45 PM ET | Comments (22)

PM Update: Colder Air Poised to Make Return

Blustery Saturday on tap. Some white stuff next week? * Inauguration Weather: How Cold Was It? | Contrails in the Sky * A rising sun angle and longer daylight hours teamed up with mild southerly winds to produce a fairly...

By Ian Livingston | January 23, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: My, It's Mild... But Only for a Day

Cold & wind return tomorrow; chance of snow next week * Are Scientists Overselling Climate Models? | Later: Inauguration Contrails * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sunny. Kinda warm. Low-to-mid 50s. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Mid 30s. | Tomorrow: Clearing skies. Windy....

By Camden Walker | January 23, 2009; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (8)

PM Update: Mainly Clear and Continued Milder

Mostly sunny, warmer Friday * Are Scientists Overselling Climate Models? * A south wind combined with lots of sunshine helped most locations end a long-lasting string of days failing to rise above the 30s. Clouds are few as temperatures generally...

By Ian Livingston | January 22, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: Mild(er) Over The Next 72 Hours

Turning blustery & quite cold again by Sunday EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. Low 40s. | Tonight: Not nearly as cold. Near 30. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny; much milder. Near 50. | Tomorrow Night: Mostly cloudy. Mid-30s. | A Look...

By Josh Larson | January 22, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (11)

PM Update: A Welcome Warming to Begin

Cooling down again during the weekend * How Warm/Cool Was '08? | Inauguration: A Struggle to Stay Warm * Abundant sunshine was no match for the Arctic air over the region today, with temperatures only rising to around freezing. Today...

By Capital Weather Gang | January 21, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (11)

Forecast: Late-Week Warm-up Will be Brief

* Inauguration: A Struggle to Stay Warm | Later: How Warm/Cool Was '08? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. Near 30. Wind chills teens to low 20s. | Tonight: Becoming mostly clear. Mid teens to low 20s. | Tomorrow: Partly...

By Dan Stillman | January 21, 2009; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (5)

Inauguration Update: Pomp, Circumstance & Chill

* Wind-Chilled Spectators Seek Warmth, Medical Treatment In Museums * Partly sunny skies shined down on the millions who filled America's capital city today. The sunshine -- more than originally forecast -- ever so slightly took the edge off of...

By Capital Weather Gang | January 20, 2009; 01:00 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Bone-Chilling Inauguration Weather

Late Week Thaw EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Windy and cold. Flurries? Low 30s. (Wind chill teens to near 20) | Tonight: Very cold. 18-22. | Tomorrow: Still cold. 32-36. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Dress very warmly if you're...

By Matt Rogers | January 20, 2009; 04:00 AM ET | Comments (4)

Update: Conversational Snow Over, On to Obama

Icy patches in northern burbs. Inauguration forecast? Today's flurries and periods of light snow were enough to coat the ground with a dusting to half-inch just north and west of the District (e.g., Herndon, Manassas, Rockville), and up to 1.5...

By Dan Stillman | January 19, 2009; 06:35 PM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: A Little Light Snow for Inauguration Eve

Inauguration Day Weather Forecast (Tomorrow) : With subfreezing air temperatures and wind chills in the teens to near 20, it is going to be one cold day. Continue reading for tomorrow's Inauguration Day weather details... EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Light...

By Jason Samenow | January 19, 2009; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (29)

Forecast: No Go for Accumulating Snow Tonight

* Inauguration Weather Forecast and What to Wear * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. 37-40. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Flurries? 24-27. | Tomorrow: Mix of clouds and sun Chance of light snow. 30-33. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL...

By Brian Jackson | January 18, 2009; 12:10 PM ET | Comments (12)

Forecast: Freezing Temps, Fickle Snow Chances

Report Homeless Persons at Risk for Hypothermia: 1-800-535-7252 * Inauguration Weather Forecast | Later: Sunday Night Snow Update * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny and cold. 22-26. | Tonight: Increasing high clouds late. 17-22. | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy -- not...

By Jason Samenow | January 17, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (11)

PM Update: Frigid Friday Night

Single digits area-wide; Sunday night snow? Report Homeless Persons at Risk for Hypothermia: 1-800-535-7252 * Sunday Night Snow Scenario | How to Stay Safe & Warm | 'My Face Hurts It's So Cold!' | Latest Inauguration Forecast * If it's...

By Jason Samenow | January 16, 2009; 05:45 PM ET | Comments (26)

Forecast: Washington Whipped by Near-Zero Chill

Bitter cold lasts into early Saturday, then slow warming Chance of Snow Sunday Night: Snow Lover's Crystal Ball Report Homeless Persons at Risk for Hypothermia: 1-800-535-7252 * How to Stay Safe & Warm | Inauguration Forecast: Count on Cold *...

By Camden Walker | January 16, 2009; 11:10 AM ET | Comments (26)

PM Update: Extreme Cold Arrives

Coldest air in about a decade; slow weekend warming Wind Chill Advisory 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday for D.C. and Points N&W Report Homeless Persons at Risk for Hypothermia: 1-800-535-7252 * How to Stay Safe & Warm | Latest...

By Jason Samenow | January 15, 2009; 05:20 PM ET | Comments (21)

Forecast: Bitter Cold Blasts Into Town

Cold pattern through the Inauguration * Inauguration Weather Forecast: Cold, Flaky? | Cold Now? Just Wait. * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny; blustery. Upper 20s, falling late. | Tonight: Frigid. 8-12 (sub-zero wind chills) | Tomorrow: Sunny; brutally cold. 16-20...

By Josh Larson | January 15, 2009; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (26)

PM Update: Cold & Getting Colder, Flakes?

Passing flurries possible; Thursday wind chills in the teens * Latest Inauguration Forecast | You Think This is Cold? Just Wait. * Consider today the start of our cold snap, which should last through the inauguration. Highs only made it...

By Capital Weather Gang | January 14, 2009; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (7)

Forecast: Diving Into Deep Freeze

Cold blast settles in today; near-record cold Friday * Inauguration Forecast: Much Like Today? | Stop the Scaremongering * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Morning wind chills in the teens. Then decreasing winds. Low 30s. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Snow shower/flurry? 20-25....

By Dan Stillman | January 14, 2009; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (11)

PM Update: Cold Blast Bears Down

* Inauguration Weather: Latest InaugurationCast | Record Cold for Reagan | Stop the Scaremongering * Mostly cloudy skies kept highs to around 40 this afternoon. But now it's time to say goodbye to the 40-degree mark...for a while. A first...

By Capital Weather Gang | January 13, 2009; 03:20 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Polar Plunge

No-go on snow * Inauguration Weather: Latest InaugurationCast | Commentary: Stop the Scaremongering | Later this morning: Record Cold for Reagan * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. 42-46. | Tonight: Windy. 22-26. | Tomorrow: Cloudy, cold. 30-34. | A Look...

By Matt Rogers | January 13, 2009; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (14)

PM Update: The Calm Before the Cold

* InaugurationCast | A Treasure Trove of Records * Partly sunny skies helped highs reach near 40 in most area locations this afternoon. Through evening, we'll see variably cloudy skies as temperatures slowly back down through the 30s. Highs could...

By Capital Weather Gang | January 12, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Temperatures to Tumble Then Tank

Will flakes fly? * Microclimate Ice Storm | Later: InaugurationCast, & 2008 Local Records * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny. Near 40. | Tonight: Mostly clear. 22-27. | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of p.m. rain or snow. 35-40. |...

By Jason Samenow | January 12, 2009; 09:50 AM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: Clearing & Cool Before Big Chill

* InaugurationCast | Our Microclimate Ice Storm * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Turning partly sunny. Breezy early. 38-42. | Tonight: Partly cloudy and cool. 22-27. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Some clouds late? 38-42. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL We're...

By Brian Jackson | January 11, 2009; 12:00 PM ET | Comments (15)

Forecast: Raw Rain, Then Cold to Come

* Top International Weather Events: 2008 | Inauguration Weather: Swearing-In Date Switcheroo * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Afternoon & evening rain. Near 40. | Tonight: Rain ending. Refreeze? Low 29-33. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Near 40 | A Look Ahead FORECAST...

By Jason Samenow | January 10, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (24)

PM Update: Clear Skies to Trend Cloudier

Saturday storm not what snow lovers wish for * InaugurationCast | Top International Weather of 2008 * Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this...

By Ian Livingston | January 9, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (11)

Forecast: Another Wintry Threat by the Wayside?

Tomorrow's accumulation chances small * InaugurationCast | Later: Top International Weather of 2008 * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. Increasing clouds late. Near 40. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Upper 20s to low 30s. | Tomorrow: Wintry mix to rain. Mid-to-upper...

By Camden Walker | January 9, 2009; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Mainly Clear After Morning Action

Major cold on the horizon? What about snow chances? * Inauguration Weather: Swearing-In Date Switcheroo * Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this image...

By Ian Livingston | January 8, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Sunshine Returns, Big Time Cold Looms?

Wintry mix possible Saturday; Arctic outbreak next week Early risers: watch out for some black ice as lingering puddles may have frozen overnight * Later: Inauguration Weather and the 20th Amendment | Snow Poems * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny;...

By Josh Larson | January 8, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (17)

PM Update: Showers Departing

Sunshine returns Thursday along with some wind * InaugurationCast: T-Minus Two Weeks | Snow Lover's Lament: Poems * Radar: Latest D.C. area radar loop shows movement of precipitation over past two hours. Powered by HAMweather. Refresh page to update. Click...

By Ian Livingston | January 7, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (18)

Forecast: A Wet Wednesday; Snow Still a No-Show

* Kennedy Inauguration Weather | Later: InaugurationCast and Snow Poems * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Morning rain tapers to scattered p.m. showers. Low 40s. | Tonight: Partly cloudy and breezy. Low 30s. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny and breezy. Near 40. |...

By Dan Stillman | January 7, 2009; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (14)

PM Update: A Few Slick Spots Through Evening

Ice threat wanes overnight, rain continues heavy at times Winter Weather Advisory in effect through 9 a.m. tomorrow N&W of D.C. (includes Loudoun, Montgomery, Howard and Fauquier counties and points N&W) Cold and wet conditions have predominated today, with some...

By Ian Livingston | January 6, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (33)

Update: Light Rain and Patchy Ice Settle In

Late-day travel could be tricky for far north & west burbs Winter Weather Advisory in effect through 9 a.m. tomorrow N&W of D.C. (includes Loudoun, Montgomery, Howard and Fauquier counties and points N&W) Right Now: The morning has come and...

By Capital Weather Gang | January 6, 2009; 12:45 PM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: Icy Challenges Today

Most travel woes well north and west of city Winter Weather Advisory in effect through 9 a.m. tomorrow N&W of D.C. (includes Montgomery, Loudoun, Howard counties and points N&W; advisory discontinued for Fairfax and Prince William County) EXPRESS FORECAST Today:...

By Matt Rogers | January 6, 2009; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (17)

PM Update: Wintry Mix Targets Area Tuesday

Greatest ice threat is N&W of D.C. late in the day Winter Weather Advisory in effect 6 a.m. Tues. through 9 a.m. Wed. N&W of D.C. (includes Fairfax, Montgomery and Howard counties and points N&W; excludes Arlington County, Falls Church...

By Ian Livingston | January 5, 2009; 05:30 PM ET | Comments (36)

Forecast: Some Ice Possible Tuesday

Seasonably cold conditions most of the week Winter Storm Watch in effect Tues. afternoon through Wed. morning N&W of D.C. (includes Fairfax, Montgomery and Howard counties and points N&W; excludes Arlington County, Falls Church and Alexandria) * InaugurationCast | Kennedy...

By Jason Samenow | January 5, 2009; 10:15 AM ET | Comments (16)

Forecast: Unsettled Weather Returns

Some iciness may develop late Tuesday * Top Five Local Weather Events: 2008 | Weather Ins and Outs for 2009 * Forecast edited at 11:50 a.m. EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. 41-44. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy....

By Brian Jackson | January 4, 2009; 11:50 AM ET | Comments (17)

Forecast: Sunny Saturday, Dampish Sunday

* Top Five Local Weather Events: 2008 | Weather Ins and Outs for 2009 * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny and seasonable. 44-48 | Tonight: Increasing clouds. Low 30-34. | Tomorrow: Chance of light rain. 41-45 | A Look Ahead...

By Jason Samenow | January 3, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Temperatures Trend Upward

Saturday shaping up better than Sunday * InaugurationCast: Let the Forecasts Begin | Later: Weather Ins and Outs * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: A.M. rain/snow shower? Low 40s. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. Mid-to-upper 20s. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Low-to-mid 40s. |...

By Camden Walker | January 2, 2009; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (15)

Forecast: Out With the Wind, In With the New Year

EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Cold. Less Windy. Partly to mostly sunny. Mid-to-upper 30s. | Tonight: Increasing clouds. Low-to-mid 20s. | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. 30-40% chance of rain or snow showers. Low 40s. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL A stiff...

By Dan Stillman | January 1, 2009; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (15)

PM Update: 2009's Wind-Chilled Arrival

Sunshine, more cold temperatures on New Year's Days Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 p.m.; some damage reported * Top 5 Local Weather Stories of 2008 | Predict Inauguration Weather * Temperatures: Current area temperatures. Powered by Weather Bonk....

By Ian Livingston | December 31, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (12)

Forecast: Windy, Cold Countdown to New Year

A few a.m. snow showers; midnight wind chill in teens Wind Advisory until 10 p.m. this evening; power outages possible * Predict Inauguration Weather | Later: Top 5 Local Weather Stories of 2008 * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Fierce winds. A.M....

By Dan Stillman | December 31, 2008; 10:55 AM ET | Comments (29)

PM Update: Crawling Back Toward Winter Chill

Cold gusty winds bring blustery and dry New Year's Eve * Predict Obama's Inauguration Weather | Top 10 Weather Events of 2008 * Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service....

By Ian Livingston | December 30, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Temperatures Descend as 2009 Rings In

* Top 10 Weather Events of 2008 | Later this a.m.: Can You Predict Obama's Inauguration Weather? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly cloudy. 50-54. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. 30-34. | Tomorrow: Colder with variable skies. 41-45. | A Look Ahead...

By Matt Rogers | December 30, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: A Gradual Return to Winter

Temperatures to turn steadily colder this week * Later: Top 10 Weather Events of 2008 | Weather Checker Chimes In * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 51-55. | Tonight: Partly cloudy and chilly. 32-38. | Tomorrow: Partly to mostly sunny....

By Jason Samenow | December 29, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: Spring Warmth Stays For One More Day

EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Warm and windy. Chance of p.m. showers. 65-68. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. 34-37. | Tomorrow: Sunny, a bit cooler. 49-52. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL It will feel more like springtime today than early winter...

By Brian Jackson | December 28, 2008; 10:40 AM ET | Comments (22)

Forecast: Weekend Warm-up

Showers possible Sunday * Weather Wall | 'Nothing Takes Longer Than Waiting for Snow' * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy and mild. 55-60. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy, 48-53. | Tomorrow: Chance of showers, still mild. Mid 60s. | A Look...

By Jason Samenow | December 27, 2008; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Warm Weekend on the Way

Best chance of showers on Sunday * National Christmas Tree Photos | Later: Weather Checker Weighs In * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. P.M. shower? Mid 40s. | Tonight: Slight shower chance. Around 40. | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. Near 60....

By Camden Walker | December 26, 2008; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Sunny, Seasonable Christmas Weather

Noticeably milder, though showery, this weekend * Forecast From... Santa?! | 'Nothing Takes Longer Than Waiting for Snow' * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sun & clouds. Upper 40s | Tonight: Dry. Lower 30s | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. Low 40s | A...

By Josh Larson | December 25, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Some Showers for Santa's Arrival

Sunny and not too cold Christmas Day * 'Nothing Takes Longer Than Waiting for Snow' | Forecast From... Santa?! * Radar: Latest regional radar loop shows movement of precipitation over past two hours. Powered by HAMweather. Refresh page to update....

By Ian Livingston | December 24, 2008; 04:10 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Warmer Weather is Welcome Gift

Evening showers clear out for Christmas Day * Travel Forecast | 'Nothing Takes Longer Than Waiting for Snow' * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Cloudy. Increasing shower chances late. Near 50. | Tonight: Showery, breezy and low 50s early. Showers end around...

By Dan Stillman | December 24, 2008; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: Pre-Holiday Thaw, Plus Showers

Touch of ice tonight? Holiday travel mostly wet, not wintry Winter Weather Advisory from 10 p.m. tonight to 10 a.m. Wednesday * Travel Forecast | 'Nothing Takes Longer Than Waiting for Snow' * The onset of light breezes from the...

By Dan Stillman | December 23, 2008; 09:00 PM ET | Comments (7)

Forecast: Christmas Eve Rain; Yuletide Warming

Slight chance of a little ice late tonight * Later this morning: 'Nothing Takes Longer Than Waiting for Snow' * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Clouds return. Slightly warmer. 34-38. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Rain/ice late? 30-33. | Tomorrow: Warmer. Mainly PM...

By Matt Rogers | December 23, 2008; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Winds Begin to Weaken, Cold Remains

Some single digits overnight; Slightly warmer Tuesday * New Photo Gallery | TWC Criticized for One-Sided Reporting * Temperatures: Current area temperatures. Powered by Weather Bonk. Map by Google. Hover over and click icons for more info. Click and hold...

By Ian Livingston | December 22, 2008; 05:35 PM ET | Comments (20)

Forecast: Bitter Cold to Steadily Retreat

Above-average temperatures return Christmas Eve EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Windy and cold. 27-31 | Tonight: Clear and very cold, 9-14 | Tomorrow: Not as windy, but chilly. 34-38 | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Sub-freezing cold and a biting wind...

By Jason Samenow | December 22, 2008; 10:15 AM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Winds to Usher in an Arctic Chill

* SkinsCast: Brutally Cold * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Precip ends early, and windy, 35-39 | Tonight: Extremely cold and windy, 15-20 | Tomorrow: Sunny, breezy and very cold, 28-32 | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL By Brian Jackson As...

By Brian Jackson | December 21, 2008; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Clouds, a Quick Mix, then Cold

Perhaps a little slick late tonight * SkinsCast | Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. Near 40. | Tonight: Mix late. 30-34 | Tomorrow: A.M rain/mix, then blustery. Upper 30s. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL As...

By Jason Samenow | December 20, 2008; 12:00 PM ET | Comments (20)

PM Update: Patchy Fog as Storm Begins Exit

Cloudy, chilly Saturday; What about the next storm? * Flurry of Fed Science News | Redskins-Eagles Forecast * Radar: Latest regional radar loop shows movement of precipitation over past two hours. Powered by HAMweather. Refresh page to update. Click here...

By Ian Livingston | December 19, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (12)

Forecast: Gloomy Friday; Saturday/Sunday Slop?

Weekend storm still taking shape. How wintry? * Ex-Bush Official Joins AccuWeather | Redskins-Eagles Forecast * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Batches of rain. Mid 40s. | Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Upper 30s | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. Near 40. | Tomorrow...

By Camden Walker | December 19, 2008; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (14)

PM Update: Gray Skies Portend Coming Showers

Occasional rain on Friday; Record snow in Vegas * Ex-Bush Official Joins AccuWeather | Weekend Wintry Weather Cancel? * Radar: Latest regional radar loop shows movement of precipitation over past two hours. Powered by HAMweather. Refresh page to update. Click...

By Ian Livingston | December 18, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (22)

Forecast: Unsettled End to the Week

All eyes on weekend's possible winter weather * SkinsCast | Later: AccuWeather Brings On Ex-Bush Official * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. Mid 40s | Tonight: Rain. Mid-to-upper 30s | Tomorrow: Showers. Mid 50s | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN...

By Josh Larson | December 18, 2008; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (0)

PM Update: The Lull Between Storm Systems

Quiet weather Thursday ahead of next rainmaker * Give the Gift of Weather | Weekend Storm?: Snow Lover's Crystal Ball * Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page...

By Ian Livingston | December 17, 2008; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: Weather Calms Down, But Not for Long

Watching the weekend for next wintry threat * Later: Snow Lover's Crystal Ball and Weather Gifts * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Stray shower or sprinkle. Mostly cloudy. Mid 40s to near 50. | Tonight: Partly cloudy. Mid 30s. | Tomorrow: Partly...

By Dan Stillman | December 17, 2008; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (10)

PM Update: Falling Temperatures Lead to Some Ice

Light rain turning to sleet/freezing rain in N&W suburbs Winter Weather Advisory N&W of D.C. through 11 a.m. Wed. morning (includes Montgomery, Loudoun & Frederick counties) * Ice Forecasts by Area | What about the rest of the week? Forecast...

By Ian Livingston | December 16, 2008; 05:15 PM ET | Comments (21)

Forecast: Falling Temps with Rain, PM Ice N&W

* Winter Weather Advisory N&W of D.C. from 6 p.m. this evening through 11 a.m. Wed. morning (includes Montgomery, Loudoun & Frederick counties) * * Track Falling Temperatures: Weather Wall | Later: Forecast Update * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Rain. Temperatures...

By Matt Rogers | December 16, 2008; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (10)

PM Update: Cold Air Poised for Return; Ice N&W?

Tuesday rain could turn icy by evening in northwest burbs * Close Encounter with the Moon | Snow Jokes * Winter Storm Watch N&W of D.C. Tue. evening through Wed. morning (includes Montgomery, Loudoun & Frederick counties) Today was a...

By Ian Livingston | December 15, 2008; 10:30 PM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: A Wet and Sometimes Warm Week

* Later: Moon Shots and Snow Jokes * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Cloudy and mild with sprinkles. Low 60s. | Tonight: Rain showers. Near 40. | Tomorrow: Colder with rain. Low 40s. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL The holiday...

By Jason Samenow | December 15, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Warming Up Before Turning Wet

* Later: Hotel Savings a Reason to Root for Cold * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Becoming partly cloudy, not as cold. 45-50. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy, chance of drizzle. 40-45 | Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy with showers late. 55-60. | A Look...

By Jason Samenow | December 14, 2008; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Arctic Air's Last Gasp, For Now

* 2009 Washington Area Weather Calendar | Later: Snow Shutout * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sunny and cold, 37-40 | Tonight: Partly cloudy, mid- to upper 20s | Tomorrow: Sunny and warmer, 49-52 | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL By...

By Brian Jackson | December 13, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (0)

PM Update: Clouds Fade But Cold Remains

Bright moon tonight; Sunny Saturday in store * 2009 Washington Area Weather Calendar * Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this image bigger on...

By Ian Livingston | December 12, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Wind & Cold Return Before Warm-up

* Later: CWG Photographer Kevin Ambrose's 2009 Weather Calendar * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Morning rain/snow showers. No accumulation. Windy. Near 40 | Tonight: Mostly clear & breezy. Upper 20s | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Around 40 | Sunday: Mostly sunny. Mid-to-upper...

By Camden Walker | December 12, 2008; 08:15 AM ET | Comments (11)

PM Update: Drenching Drive Home. Any Snow?

Storm departs Friday but leaves cold behind * Traffic | Radar, Temps & More: Weather Wall | This Evening: SchoolCast * Winter Weather Advisory early Friday for Montgomery, Loudoun, Frederick & Howard counties As predicted here, today has been a...

By Ian Livingston | December 11, 2008; 04:00 PM ET | Comments (13)

Forecast: Much Colder With Buckets of Rain

Rain may end as snow Friday morning * Flood Watch in effect through tonight; 2-4 inches of rain possible * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Rainy & much colder. Near 40. | Tonight: Rainy. Mid-to-upper 30s | Tomorrow: A.M. snow/rain. Near 40....

By Josh Larson | December 11, 2008; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (25)

PM Update: Bye Bye Warmth, Hello Storm #2

Cold rain arrives Thursday, ending as snow? * The Science and Wonder of Snowflakes | Radar & More: Weather Wall * Spotty showers today have been accompanied by near-record warmth in the low-to-mid 60s. Additional showers are possible this evening...

By Ian Livingston | December 10, 2008; 05:15 PM ET | Comments (19)

Forecast: Mild Showers, Then Cold Rain

Some icing possible well north and west late Thursday * Why Is Local Snow Declining? | Later: The Science of Snowflakes * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Showers. Cloudy. Low-to-mid 60s | Tonight: Showers continue. 35-43 | Tomorrow: Rain. Touch of sleet...

By Dan Stillman | December 10, 2008; 10:20 AM ET | Comments (10)

PM Update: Warm & Wet Wednesday. Then What?

Mild temperatures, chance of showers overnight * What's Causing Snow to Decline Locally? * Despite overcast skies, temperatures today climbed higher than recently -- and back above average values -- as afternoon highs reached near and just over 50. A...

By Ian Livingston | December 9, 2008; 07:20 PM ET | Comments (13)

Forecast: Bring Back the 60s

Big warm-up will be brief; wintry threat late week * Snow Lover's Crystal Ball | Where Will Obama Lead NOAA? | Later: Why is Snow Declining Locally? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: All clouds. 48-52 | Tonight: A few showers, mainly...

By Matt Rogers | December 9, 2008; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Mostly Cloudy, Not as Cold Tonight

Mini warm-up begins Tuesday; late-week wintry threat? * Where Will Obama Lead NOAA? * Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this image bigger on...

By Ian Livingston | December 8, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (16)

Forecast: Bitter Start and End to Work Week

Midweek: Big temperature swings with rain, maybe snow * Snow Lover's Crystal Ball | Later: Where Will Obama Lead NOAA? * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Cold. 35-39 | Tonight: Increasing clouds. 25-30 | Tomorrow: Slight chance of p.m. shower, milder. Near...

By Jason Samenow | December 8, 2008; 07:20 AM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: A Cold Wind Blows In

* Skins-Ravens Forecast: Bone Chilling Cold * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: A bitter cold wind. 34-37 | Tonight: Clear & less windy. Upper teens to low 20s | Tomorrow: Continued dry and cool. 39-42 | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL...

By Brian Jackson | December 7, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (21)

Forecast: Some Flakes, Then Freezing

A dusting, some slick spots, possible this evening * Redskins-Ravens Forecast | Ski Season Starts Solid * The persistently chilly pattern reinforces itself this evening as another cold front blasts through the region. Out ahead of it, some snow showers...

By Jason Samenow | December 6, 2008; 05:40 PM ET | Comments (53)

PM Update: Cold Tonight; Light Snow Tomorrow?

Flakes could fly late Saturday, followed by windy Sunday * Snow Lover's Crystal Ball | Solid Start to Ski Season | SkinsCast * Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service....

By Ian Livingston | December 5, 2008; 04:50 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Cold Comes With Chance of Light Snow

Light snow or flurries late Saturday; Strong winds Sunday * Ice Skating in D.C. | SkinsCast | Late Morning: Solid Start to Ski Season * Besides a chance of light snow or flurries late Saturday, the weather today through Monday...

By Camden Walker | December 5, 2008; 08:50 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Showers then Cold; Weather Course

Back into the icebox Friday * Snow Lover's Crystal Ball | Ice Skating in Washington | SkinsCast * Radar: Latest regional radar loop shows movement of precipitation over past two hours. Powered by HAMweather. Refresh page to update. Click here...

By Ian Livingston | December 4, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: After Today, Back Into The Icebox

Is some white stuff coming our way? * Redskins-Ravens Forecast | Late Morning: Ice Skating in Washington * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly cloudy. P.M. Shower? Low 50s | Tonight: Shower? 26-33 | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Upper 30s | A Look...

By Josh Larson | December 4, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (2)

PM Update: More Cold Approaches; TV Shuffle

Briefly warmer Thursday, shower threat late * Squirrels Achin' for Acorns * Wall-to-wall sunshine mixed with lighter winds to create a rather pleasant December day across the area. After a solid freeze overnight, temperatures rose into the mid and upper...

By Ian Livingston | December 3, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Another Cold Snap Looms

* Politico Criticized on Climate | Squirrels Achin' for Acorns * Remember that cold snap in mid-November when temperatures had trouble making it much higher than the low 40s? Well, another one is on its way starting Friday. So if...

By Dan Stillman | December 3, 2008; 10:30 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: Gray Skies to Turn Clear; Cold Night

Sunny Wednesday with near-average temperatures * Politico Falls Into Climate Coverage Trap * After some morning sun, cloudiness associated with an upper-level disturbance moving by helped cap temperatures in the mid 40s -- many locations have since fallen a few...

By Ian Livingston | December 2, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Indecisive December

Some warming, then Polar blast this weekend * Later this morning: Climate Confusion in the Media * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Some sun and some clouds. 45-49 | Tonight: Partly cloudy. 25-30 | Tomorrow: Sunniest day of the week. 48-52 |...

By Matt Rogers | December 2, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: December In, Hurricane Season Out

Partly sunny Tuesday and continued cool * Weather Checker: When Is a Miss a Miss? * The moon appears this evening with Venus (bottom) and Jupiter (right). By Capital Weather Gang photographer Kevin Ambrose. Related article. Mostly cloudy skies, combined...

By Ian Livingston | December 1, 2008; 10:45 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: December Brings Breezy Beginning

* Weather Checker: An Outsider's Analysis of CWG's Forecast Accuracy * By the meteorological calendar, winter begins today and gusty winds will give it a wintry feel. However, highs near and above 50 for the next several days will feel...

By Jason Samenow | December 1, 2008; 10:15 AM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: A Raw Rainy Day

SkinsCast: Damp and Dismal By Brian Jackson If you've got any activities or chores saved up for that "rainy day", now you've got no excuses to put them off. Twin areas of low pressure barrel overhead today bringing plenty of...

By Brian Jackson | November 30, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Serene Saturday, Soggy Sunday

* SkinsCast: Raw and Rainy * If you didn't hit the stores yesterday, today won't be a bad alternative. A good deal of sunshine coupled with temperatures reaching well into the 40s will feel pleasant with little in the way...

By Jason Samenow | November 29, 2008; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (11)

Forecast: Decent Shopping Weather; Wet Sunday?

Black Friday to be warmest day this weekend * Redskins Forecast: A Giant Question Mark | Noon: Winter Weather Joke * Today's all-important shopping will go off unimpeded by weather as highs reach the pleasant low-to-mid 50s. Precipitation should not...

By Camden Walker | November 28, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: Travel Weather Stays Trouble Free

Sunny, warmer on Thanksgiving * Were the Pilgrims Weather Wimps? | Snow Lover's Crystal Ball * Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this image...

By Ian Livingston | November 26, 2008; 03:05 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Travelers Give Thanks for Good Weather

Sunday potential brings out Snow Lover's Crystal Ball * D.C.'s Declining Snow | Were the Pilgrims Weather Wimps? * Hitting the road? Weather will not be to blame for any travel woes today heading away from the D.C. area, unless...

By Dan Stillman | November 26, 2008; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (2)

PM Update: Remaining Cool; No Travel Troubles

Latest cold shot not as strong as the last few * Water Main Break Snarls 16th St. NW | Is D.C. Snow Declining? * Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park...

By Ian Livingston | November 25, 2008; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: A Brief Blustery Blow

Then a wee bit of warming * Readers React to TWC Firings | Late Morning: Local Snowfall Trends * Wow, with over a week of temperatures well below the norm, we had forgotten what 50 degrees felt like. While still...

By Matt Rogers | November 25, 2008; 08:15 AM ET | Comments (0)

PM Update: Rain to End Brief Warm-up

* Reactions to Weather Channel Firings | Weather Wall * For the first time since Nov. 16, Reagan National Airport touched 50 degrees this afternoon. Winds from the south boosted highs to 50 or above at most places in the...

By Capital Weather Gang | November 24, 2008; 03:45 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Mostly Cool and Mostly Tame

We'll start and end the work week with brief warm-ups, but it won't be anything for warm-weather fans to hang their hats on. Maybe we touch 50 today and Friday, but as soon as we do the next cold...

By Jason Samenow | November 24, 2008; 09:55 AM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Slight Warming, Showers Tomorrow Night

By Brian Jackson Temperatures will moderate through Monday ahead of the next cold front. This front could bring more accumulating snow to the western mountains but our area will see mostly rain showers late tomorrow and tomorrow night. After the...

By Brian Jackson | November 23, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Cold Pattern Persists

* Winter Outlook | Weather Channel Firings * Don't let either the calendar or today's sunshine fool you: mid-winter cold is upon us. Tomorrow and Monday, the bite of the cold air eases a little before reinforcements arrive Tuesday. Throughout...

By Jason Samenow | November 22, 2008; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (1)

PM Update: More November Snow and Cold

Guess what? Still chilly and windy on Saturday! * Weather Channel Layoffs | Rouge Waves: Real, and Spectacular * Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update....

By Ian Livingston | November 21, 2008; 05:00 PM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: More Cold. More Flakes?

Some snow showers today; slightly warmer by Sunday * Also on CWG: Photo Contest Winners | Late morning: Rogue Waves * A chance of snow showers will be the opening act for our reinforced chilliness today and tomorrow. BUNDLE UP!...

By Camden Walker | November 21, 2008; 08:25 AM ET | Comments (18)

PM Update: Cold Air Reinforcements Arrive

More snow showers possible Friday Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this image bigger on our Weather Wall. Cold air eased just a bit...

By Ian Livingston | November 20, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: Briefly Milder Today Then Colder Again

* CWG's Winter Outlook and Q&A | Late Morning: Photo Contest Winners * After two days in a row of temperatures that didn't make it past 40 in most areas, we'll see the cold air retreat a bit today (in...

By Josh Larson | November 20, 2008; 08:20 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Winds Slacken, Chilly Air Remains

Slightly warmer Thursday before more cold arrives * CWG's Winter Outlook and Q&A | Tomorrow: Photo Contest Winners * Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update....

By Ian Livingston | November 19, 2008; 05:30 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Winter Cold Coming on Strong

* Also on CWG: Our Winter Outlook & Live Chat (1 p.m.) | Weather Wall * The calendar says fall, but the coldest weather since late last February has arrived and appears to be going nowhere. We probably won't escape...

By Jason Samenow | November 19, 2008; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Midwinter-Like Chill Grips Area

Cold and breezy conditions Wednesday *** Coming Tomorrow: CWG's Winter Outlook & Live Chat (at 1p.m.) *** Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this...

By Ian Livingston | November 18, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Into the Icebox

Snow showers, flurries possible today *** Tomorrow: CWG's Winter Outlook and Live Chat (1 p.m.) *** A hearty plunge of polar air is sweeping the eastern half of the nation and it is delivering quite a pre-winter punch. The majority...

By Matt Rogers | November 18, 2008; 10:15 AM ET | Comments (14)

PM Update: Cold Gets Colder... First Snowflakes?

Evening rain, snow showers; Mid-winter preview Tuesday *** Coming Wednesday: CWG's Winter Outlook | Weather Wall *** After one of the coldest mornings of the season, sunshine gave way to increasing clouds associated with an upper-level disturbance moving through. Temperatures,...

By Ian Livingston | November 17, 2008; 04:45 PM ET | Comments (27)

Forecast: After Wild Weekend, Wintry Reality

Get familiar with highs in the 40s -- and some flakes, too? The excitement of the weekend -- a Saturday of highs in the 70s, heavy showers, rumbles of thunder and rainbows; and a windy and suddenly cold Sunday --...

By Dan Stillman | November 17, 2008; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (15)

Forecast: The Sun Grows Cold

By Brian Jackson Cold is the word into the middle of next week unfortunately (unless you happen to like it) as our high temperatures steadily decline. Most of the time, you won't know it looking out the window as the...

By Brian Jackson | November 16, 2008; 08:45 AM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Warm and Wet -- then Wintry

Slight risk of strong afternoon storms We face a potentially volatile Saturday as warm and cold air do combat. The metro area stands in the battleground as warm air surges north at the same time cold air advances eastward. The...

By Jason Samenow | November 15, 2008; 12:55 PM ET | Comments (10)

PM Update: Gray Skies Lead to More Rain, Storms

Showers, thunderstorms and breezy Saturday If you're a fan of clouds, you continue to be very happy with the weather lately. In addition to gray skies today, much of the area has seen intermittent drizzle and fog, along with highs...

By Ian Livingston | November 14, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Showers, Storms as Seasons Collide

Much colder Sunday into next week Both your fall and winter wardrobes will get a workout over the next several days. Today we get highs near 60, with a 70-degree reading not out of the question tomorrow. With the warmth...

By Camden Walker | November 14, 2008; 10:55 AM ET | Comments (2)

PM Update: Rain Subsides ... For Now

Cloudy and warmer Friday, more rain late in the day The back edge of several hours of steady rain is now moving off to the east, leaving the area cloudy with wet roadways and some lingering light showers. Most locations...

By Ian Livingston | November 13, 2008; 03:00 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: From Clouds & Rain to Cold

Wet the better part of the next 72 hours In what feels like one of the cloudiest early Novembers in recent memory, we've got plenty more of it on tap over the next several days. An area of low pressure...

By Josh Larson | November 13, 2008; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: Clouds Thicken as Rain Approaches

Raw and wet on Thursday Cloudiness made a triumphant return to the region today and has plans for at least a several-day stay. Without much sun to warm things up, most areas reached within a few degrees of 50 for...

By Ian Livingston | November 12, 2008; 06:40 PM ET | Comments (9)

Forecast: Today Clouds, Tomorrow Rain

What gives? For the second month in a row, we're working on an extended dry spell. In October, it took until the 25th to get any measurable rain at all. So far in November, we've seen only a few showers...

By Dan Stillman | November 12, 2008; 08:40 AM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Sun to be Replaced by Clouds, Then Rain

Warmer weather late week may also be wet There should be a good amount of sun out there today, but clouds will make their presence felt tomorrow before overtaking the skies entirely by Thursday and Friday. Meanwhile, a disturbance lifting...

By Matt Rogers | November 11, 2008; 09:55 AM ET | Comments (0)

PM Update: Mostly Clear and Quite Chilly

One more day of sun Tuesday Temperatures: Current area temperatures. Powered by Weather Bonk. Map by Google. Hover over and click icons for more info. Click and hold on map to pan. Refresh page to update. See map bigger on...

By Ian Livingston | November 10, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Sunshine Won't Settle

Savor the next couple days of mostly sunny weather. Starting Wednesday -- we should cloud over for several straight days with wet weather arriving Thursday and Friday. By next weekend the sun may unveil itself again, but with cooler air...

By Jason Samenow | November 10, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Seasonably Cool and Sunny

By Brian Jackson Over the last several days, the weather world has experienced an extremely potent blizzard in the High Plains, and a major category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean. Lucky for us, we won't be seeing anything like that...

By Brian Jackson | November 9, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Cooler Air Coming

The same weather system that plastered the Dakotas with as much as 46" (not a typo) of snow will skirt through the metro region this morning. Not much will be left of it, but a few showers could develop. The...

By Jason Samenow | November 8, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Shooting for 70, Then Cooler

Is anyone else tired of these gloomy skies? At least the sun will show itself today. And it will be quite balmy, too. Enjoy the warmth, because temperatures will be on the downward trend this weekend. But the good news...

By Camden Walker | November 7, 2008; 09:20 AM ET | Comments (2)

PM Update: Gray Skies Linger a While Longer

Finally some sunshine on Friday Radar: Latest regional radar loop shows movement of precipitation over past two hours. Powered by HAMweather. Refresh page to update. Click here to see radar bigger. Or see radar bigger on our Weather Wall. The...

By Ian Livingston | November 6, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Cloudy Conditions Continue

Becoming sunny and milder Friday It's beginning to sound like a broken record: clouds will prevail again today, even though some peaks of sunshine are possible. You'll have to wait until tomorrow for the sun to return in full force....

By Josh Larson | November 6, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: Clouds Remain; A Chance of Rain?

Variably cloudy and warm on Thursday Radar: Latest regional radar loop shows movement of precipitation over past two hours. Powered by HAMweather. Refresh page to update. Click here to see radar bigger. Or see radar bigger on our Weather Wall....

By Ian Livingston | November 5, 2008; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: A New Day in Washington, Still Cloudy

If the new president-elect thought that glorious, victorious sunshine would reign down on Washington the "day after" -- well, not so much. Yesterday's clouds haven't gone anywhere, and probably won't until a stagnant coastal storm off the mid-Atlantic coast drifts...

By Dan Stillman | November 5, 2008; 09:20 AM ET | Comments (0)

PM Update: As Voting Winds Down, Rain Increases

More clouds and some rain Wednesday Radar: Latest regional radar loop shows movement of precipitation over past two hours. Powered by HAMweather. Refresh page to update. Click here to see radar bigger. Or see radar bigger on our Weather Wall....

By Ian Livingston | November 4, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Rainy Change You Can Believe In

A slow-moving coastal storm will put an end to our recent dry weather pattern. Look for the rains to gradually develop this morning and start canvassing the area in earnest this afternoon and evening. Like a long election cycle, this...

By Matt Rogers | November 4, 2008; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Clouds Now, Rain Coming?

Election Day brings threat of unsettled weather Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this image bigger on our Weather Wall. Clouds have covered much...

By Ian Livingston | November 3, 2008; 05:35 PM ET | Comments (5)

DC Area Forecast: Election Day Results Cloudy

Tuesday rain chances increasing, but still nebulous Calling the winner of Tuesday's presidential election sure looks easier than predicting the weather at the moment. A slow-moving coastal storm off the Carolinas will crawl northward, and likely spread rain south and...

By Jason Samenow | November 3, 2008; 07:45 AM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: A Touch of Grey, Then Back to Bright

by Brian Jackson Our weekend concludes with cooler conditions and likely overcast skies. Some sunshine and mild conditions return Monday afternoon, possibly lasting through Election Day. By late Election Day and Wednesday, unsettled weather begins to make an appearance as...

By Brian Jackson | November 2, 2008; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: November off to Nice Start

Warm today; crisp tomorrow November welcomes us with a beautiful Saturday. With autumn foliage beginning to peak in the north and west suburbs, what better day to spend outside. We cool down tomorrow before warming up a little to start...

By Jason Samenow | November 1, 2008; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)

PM Update: A 'Boo'tiful Halloween

Pleasant conditions persist through Saturday Temperatures: Current area temperatures. Powered by Weather Bonk. Map by Google. Hover over and click icons for more info. Click and hold on map to pan. Refresh page to update. See map bigger on our...

By Ian Livingston | October 31, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Spooky How Pleasant It'll Be

No spooky storms or showers to dampen tonight's trick or treating. In fact, the weather will be eerily quiet through the weekend. Enjoy the partly to mostly sunny skies and mild high temperatures -- in the 50s and 60s. TODAY...

By Camden Walker | October 31, 2008; 10:45 AM ET | Comments (2)

PM Update: Climbing Out of Winter's Preview

Nothing scary about Friday's weather Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this image bigger on our Weather Wall. We got a welcome break from...

By Ian Livingston | October 30, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: More Sun Less Spook

Rather cool again today but milder & dry for Halloween If you found the howling winds and dreary skies of the last several days scary, fear no more. High pressure building into the area will foster milder temperatures and more...

By Josh Larson | October 30, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (1)

PM Update: Cold Breezes Continue to Chill Region

Temperature rebound begins Thursday Radar: Latest D.C. area radar loop shows movement of precipitation over past two hours. Powered by HAMweather. Refresh page to update. Click here to see radar bigger. Or see radar bigger on our Weather Wall. Windy...

By Ian Livingston | October 29, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Warmup Awaits After Windy Wednesday

What's in store for Halloween night? If the windy chill of the past two days has you worried that winter has gripped the Washington area for good, well, chill out. After a wind-chilled Wednesday, winds will diminish and temperatures will...

By Dan Stillman | October 29, 2008; 09:10 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: Race to Stay Warm

More chilled air and wind on Wednesday Our early taste of winter continues today as clouds hang tough and highs have struggled to get much above 50. Winds, gusting over 40 mph, are adding an extra chill to the air...

By Ian Livingston | October 28, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Chilling

Some recovery by Halloween *Wind Advisory from 10 a.m. this morning to 2 a.m. tonight* Perhaps the week of Halloween is the perfect one to experience some bone-chilling conditions. This newly-arrived Canadian air mass is all trick and no treat...

By Matt Rogers | October 28, 2008; 07:50 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: A Preview of Cold Times to Come

Blustery wind-chilled day upcoming Tuesday Radar: Latest D.C. area radar loop shows movement of precipitation over past two hours. Powered by HAMweather. Refresh page to update. Click here to see radar bigger. Or see radar bigger on our Weather Wall....

By Ian Livingston | October 27, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: A Blustery Blow

Milder later this week; rain-free A cold front plows through the region this morning, with chilly air pouring into the region for the next couple of days. By tomorrow and Wednesday, temperatures will be more than 10-14 degrees below average,...

By Jason Samenow | October 27, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: The Return of Sunshine

By Brian Jackson We'll be drying out quickly after our shot of rain yesterday and the weekend will end with fine weather. The front that brought moderate rains to the region has moved off the coast. High pressure is now...

By Brian Jackson | October 26, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (0)

Update: Rain Gives Way to Sunny Sunday

It took a little while to get started, but otherwise today's rain -- the first measurable one since Oct. 1 -- went off pretty much as forecast, with many areas from the District toward points north and west receiving between...

By Dan Stillman | October 25, 2008; 07:25 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Showery Day To End Dry Streak

Becoming sunny tomorrow; cold next week Not since the first of the month has it rained more than a trace; but this 23-day rain shutout ends today. Showers will continue intermittently, with the chance of a gusty thunderstorm late in...

By Jason Samenow | October 25, 2008; 10:20 AM ET | Comments (11)

PM Update: Now for Something Different ... Rain!

Showery Saturday, some afternoon storms possible Today has been a bit of a change of pace compared to all the sunny days seen recently, and our three-week streak with no measurable rain is about to end. As a storm approaches...

By Ian Livingston | October 24, 2008; 05:25 PM ET | Comments (5)

Forecast: Wet Saturday; Not Bad Before and After

Rain moves in tonight Saturday is gonna be wet, yet somewhat mild too. Today and Sunday have decent weather on tap, with Sunday likely being a little warmer than we've seen recently. Highs in the 50s make their return as...

By Camden Walker | October 24, 2008; 10:55 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Dry Spell Hits Homestretch

Transitional day Friday as storm system approaches Programming note: As some of you may have noticed, commenting now requires registration. We really don't have anything to say that the lovely Dan Steinberg at the DC Sports Bog hasn't already said...

By Ian Livingston | October 23, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: The Proverbial Calm Before the Storm

Dry today but rainy & breezy late Friday and Saturday You might think of today's weather as the calm before the impending weekend storm system. But a vigorous storm system approaching from the west will tap moisture from the Gulf...

By Josh Larson | October 23, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (15)

PM Update: Breezes to Slacken But Cold Remains

Sunny Thursday with more below-average temperatures Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this image bigger on our Weather Wall. Despite full sunshine, temperatures in...

By Ian Livingston | October 22, 2008; 03:05 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: A Wind-Chilled Wednesday; Still No Rain

But rain a good bet for Saturday Yesterday was the 20th day in a row with no measurable rain recorded at National, Dulles or BWI airports. That streak will likely reach 23, before a pretty good chance of rain arrives...

By Dan Stillman | October 22, 2008; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: Time to Think Wind Chill Factor?

Lots of sun Wednesday with below-average temperatures A dry cold front that passed through the area during the midday has left some gusty (as high as 30 to 35 mph) west and northwest winds in its wake. Temperatures that reached...

By Ian Livingston | October 21, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Crisp Cool Continues

And weekend washout still looms Yet another cold front is on the way. This one is forecast to be dry, but will still be responsible for stronger breezes and drier humidity during the day. As a result, the National Weather...

By Matt Rogers | October 21, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Cool Fall Weather Continues

Briefly warmer Tuesday with gusty winds expected late Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this image bigger on our Weather Wall. After a very...

By Ian Livingston | October 20, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Fall in Full Effect

The indicators of fall are unveiling themselves each and every day. Today, many areas will see their first freezing temperatures and frost. Throughout the week ahead, the warm, sunny days and clear, crisp nights will help colorful foliage emerge with...

By Jason Samenow | October 20, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (10)

Forecast: The Daily Dry

*Freeze Warning tonight north and west of the District* *Frost Advisory for the close-in suburbs, the District and points east* No measurable rain has fallen since the first of the month, and rain chances will be scarce to non-existent for...

By Jason Samenow | October 19, 2008; 08:00 PM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Autumn Takes Hold

by Brian Jackson *Freeze Watch late Sunday night and Monday morning north and west of the District* After enjoying a super warm week, I suppose we have to pay our dues with the arrival of cooler weather. However, a few...

By Brian Jackson | October 18, 2008; 11:55 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Get Out Your Cool-Season Gear

Mostly sunny and continued chilly Saturday Temperatures: Current area temperatures. Powered by Weather Bonk. Map by Google. Hover over and click icons for more info. Click and hold on map to pan. Refresh page to update. See map bigger on...

By Ian Livingston | October 17, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: Finally Feelin' Like Fall

Daytime highs down about 20 degrees Finally, autumn arrives in full force. After a full week of highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, we drop down to mainly the 60s for the forseeable future. Gradually we'll see more...

By Camden Walker | October 17, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (1)

PM Update: Cold Front Poised to Dislodge Warmth

Mostly sunny and much cooler Friday Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this image bigger on our Weather Wall. A cold front now approaching...

By Ian Livingston | October 16, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Coolest Weather of Season On Its Way

Our recent remarkable warmth, (temperatures have averaged nearly 10 degrees warmer than normal over the past week), will linger for one more day -- today. But a cold front pushing through later today will bring this warmth to an abrupt...

By Josh Larson | October 16, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (2)

PM Update: Abnormal October "Heat" Continues

One more warm day Thursday, shower chance late Temperatures: Current area temperatures. Powered by Weather Bonk. Map by Google. Hover over and click icons for more info. Click and hold on map to pan. Refresh page to update. See map...

By Ian Livingston | October 15, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Warm Weather's Last Stand?

Much cooler air on its way for Friday and beyond Our recent stretch of mild days with highs in the mid 70s to low 80s began Thursday of last week and will continue through tomorrow. If you're a warm weather...

By Dan Stillman | October 15, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (7)

PM Update: Autumn Warmth Persists

Partly sunny Wednesday, above-average temperatures Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this image bigger on our Weather Wall. If you like blue skies and...

By Ian Livingston | October 14, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Seasonal Sampler

Some summer and then some autumn A warm ridge in the upper atmosphere is wholly responsible for the very warm October weather that should continue to affect our area through Thursday. The Washington DC normal high temperature now is only...

By Matt Rogers | October 14, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Summery Sunshine Sticks Around

Cooling trend late week Columbus Day will feel a lot more like Labor Day as temperatures climb to around 80 degrees. This unseasonably warm weather will continue for the next several days. Later this week, cooler air will gradually filter...

By Jason Samenow | October 13, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (8)

Forecast: Nothing But Blue Skies...

by Brian Jackson The sun will continue to smile on everyone, adding to an already pleasant long weekend for the majority of us. We'll be seeing afternoon highs about 10 degrees above normal for this time of year, along with...

By Brian Jackson | October 12, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Outstanding Outdoors

This holiday weekend gifts us a trio of nice days, with beautiful sunshine throughout. Temperatures will reach the upper 70s to near 80 each afternoon, which is about 6-10 degrees above average. What a great time to spend some time...

By Jason Samenow | October 11, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (1)

PM Update: Clear, Calm and Comfortable

Beautiful conditions continue on Saturday Temperatures: Current area temperatures. Powered by Weather Bonk. Map by Google. Hover over and click icons for more info. Click and hold on map to pan. Refresh page to update. See map bigger on our...

By Ian Livingston | October 10, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Weather Stays Warm & Worry-Free

Sun and more sun for this weekend -- just like the last one. We are in the midst of yet another mostly dry streak with only 0.04" of rain at National Airport for the month thus far (compared to the...

By Camden Walker | October 10, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (3)

PM Update: Autumn's Cool Down Takes a Break

Near-perfect conditions expected Friday Temperatures: Current area temperatures. Powered by Weather Bonk. Map by Google. Hover over and click icons for more info. Click and hold on map to pan. Refresh page to update. See map bigger on our Weather...

By Ian Livingston | October 9, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: After Today, A Sunny & Warm Display

Although October has featured slightly below average temperatures and we'll have to contend with clouds and possible showers today, a sprawling ridge of high pressure will build over the area by Friday. This weather pattern will foster abundant sunshine and...

By Josh Larson | October 9, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: Thickening Clouds; A Shower or Two?

Variably cloudy and warmer Thursday Radar: Latest regional radar loop shows movement of precipitation over past two hours. Powered by HAMweather. Refresh page to update. Click here to see radar bigger. Or see radar bigger on our Weather Wall. Morning...

By Ian Livingston | October 8, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

Forecast: Mother Nature's Bail Out Already Working

For the most part, a continuation of pleasant weather We may not know the economic impact of Congress's "rescue plan" for quite a while. But Mother Nature's bail out is already paying dividends in the D.C. area in the form...

By Dan Stillman | October 8, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (6)

PM Update: Clear Skies and Cool Temperatures

Pleasant conditions continue Wednesday Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this image bigger on our Weather Wall. Following one of the chillier mornings of...

By Ian Livingston | October 7, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (6)

Forecast: The Weather Market Stays Stable

Calm weather contrasts with economic turmoil The economy and weather are often equated due to their volatility and unpredictable nature. But compared to Wall Street's roller coaster ride over the past few weeks, our local weather has been remarkably tranquil...

By Matt Rogers | October 7, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)

PM Update: Clouds to Break for Chilly Overnight

Mostly sunny and cool on Tuesday Clouds: Latest mid-Atlantic infrared satellite loop, courtesy Unisys. Click here to expand. Refresh page to update. A fair amount of mid and high-level cloudiness throughout the day has kept temperatures a little lower than...

By Ian Livingston | October 6, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: Fall to Keep Feeling Fantastic

Arguably our area's finest weather comes in late April to mid-May and mid-September to mid-October. That's when we see the best chance of dry, warm days and clear, refreshing nights in extended stretches. We're in such a stretch now, so...

By Jason Samenow | October 6, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (3)

Forecast: Beautiful Sunday Sunshine

By Brian Jackson We'll take this fine weather any time we can get it, and this time it isn't going anywhere. Mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures will greet us daily through late in the coming week. Our next chance...

By Brian Jackson | October 5, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (0)

Forecast: Fall at its Finest

For at least the next five days, wonderful weather will wow Washington. The forecast is simple, short, and sweet: the days will be partly to mostly sunny with highs mainly 70-75 and the nights will be clear and cool with...

By Jason Samenow | October 4, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (4)

PM Update: Autumnal Weather Perfected

Spectacular Saturday on tap Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this image bigger on our Weather Wall. We have entered into another stretch of...

By Ian Livingston | October 3, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)

Forecast: Awesome Weather Arrives for Weekend

Sun and more sun for this weekend. I say let's soak it up! After all, we paid for this weather with our recent, needed rains. We'll have cool mornings with lows in the 40s and 50s, and comfy afternoons with...

By Camden Walker | October 3, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (13)

PM Update: Some Early-Season Chill Tonight

Partly sunny and quite nice Friday Temperatures: Current area temperatures. Powered by Weather Bonk. Map by Google. Hover over and click icons for more info. Click and hold on map to pan. Refresh page to update. See map bigger on...

By Ian Livingston | October 2, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (13)

Forecast: Ahhh...That Fall Feeling

After a warmer than normal end to September, as Dan mentioned yesterday, you'll notice a distinct fall-like chill in the air over the next few days as temperatures return to normal to slightly below normal levels. The pattern, for the...

By Josh Larson | October 2, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (9)

PM Update: Briefly Showery, Drying to Follow

Cool and dry on Thursday Radar: Latest regional radar loop shows movement of precipitation over past two hours. Powered by HAMweather. Refresh page to update. Click here to see radar bigger. Or see radar bigger on our Weather Wall. Numerous...

By Ian Livingston | October 1, 2008; 02:55 PM ET | Comments (4)

Forecast: October Opens on Cooling Note

Welcome to October -- my favorite weather month of the year. The first full month of fall typically brings an end to hot