Capital Weather Gang Archive: Updates

High wind warning from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday

The wind advisory - which had been issue for tomorrow - between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. remains in effect between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.. However, for the period between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., the wind advisory has been upgraded to a high wind warning. A high wind warning is basically a wind advisory on steroids. Whereas a wind advisory indicates the potential for wind gusts over 45 mph, a high wind warning means wind gusts of over 58 mph are possible.

By Jason Samenow | February 24, 2011; 9:00 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (10)
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Sleet & snow to leave icy mess for AM commute

Snow amounts will probably be at the lower end of ranges forecast earlier, mainly from 1-3" in the immediate metro area. Irrespective of total snow amounts, temperatures continue to fall and will bottom out from 20-24 degrees. So everything will still freeze and it will be an icy mess in the morning - especially on untreated roads.

By Jason Samenow | February 22, 2011; 2:00 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (139)
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Wind advisory through midnight

The high wind warning has been discontinued, but a wind advisory (a less extreme classification) is in effect through 12:00 a.m. Sustained winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50-55 mph are possible before winds slowly abate later tonight. The red flag (fire weather) warning has been allowed to expire.

By Jason Samenow | February 19, 2011; 8:50 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (6)
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Temps spike to 70, warmest day since Oct. 28

Here's a little something to warm your heart on Valentine's Day: Reagan National has reached at least 68 degrees today (eight degrees above our initial forecast, big whoops), making it the warmest day since November 23, when it hit 69. The record for the date is 73 from 1990.

By Jason Samenow | February 14, 2011; 3:00 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (17)
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Update on upcoming wintry weather chances

It's been a raw, dreary and sometimes drizzly day out there, but with nothing in the way of frozen precipitation. Might that change? Well, we're tracking three opportunities for wintry weather over the next several days, though none are close to a sure thing as of yet.

By Dan Stillman | February 5, 2011; 6:05 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (45)
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Three possible storms: will any pack a punch?

Even if the winter of 2010-2011 hasn't delivered a knockout blow like Snowmageddon of a year ago, we've had plenty of action of track. The next six days present three opportunities for winter weather punches of varying force. In terms of snow, Saturday's potential is anemic, like a feather to your face, if even existent. Then a weather system Monday night could produce a lightweight hit. Thursday's snow punch - which may be followed by the fiercest Arctic blast of the season - could be the heavyweight. On the other hand, it's farthest away and could whiff or get washed out.

By Jason Samenow | February 4, 2011; 1:30 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (45)
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Ice to mostly stay north; do your homework, Jason Samenow , February 1, 2011

Update on weather for next two a.m. commutes, Dan Stillman , January 31, 2011

Another midweek storm to track, Dan Stillman , January 29, 2011

Snow winds down, Jason Samenow , January 28, 2011

Heavy rain/sleet rapidly changing to snow, Jason Samenow and Ian Livingston , January 26, 2011

State of the snowstorm: Precip moves in..., Jason Samenow , January 26, 2011

Live blogging the models for Wed storm, Ian Livingston , January 24, 2011

Near rain-snow line for significant Wed. storm, Jason Samenow , January 24, 2011

AM round-up: last night's "storm", cold & more, Jason Samenow , January 21, 2011

Snow struggling to develop & may not, Jason Samenow , January 20, 2011

Icy conditions likely last into morning commute for D.C. and points north and west, Dan Stillman , January 17, 2011

Wintry mess expected tonight, Jason Samenow , January 17, 2011

Update: Storm is over, Jason Samenow , January 11, 2011

The latest on late Tuesday's minor snow event, Dan Stillman , January 10, 2011

Winter in DC: nothing longer than waiting for snow, Jason Samenow , January 10, 2011

Live blogging the models for Tues. snow event, Jason Samenow , January 9, 2011

Snow ends, drops quick half inch or so, Jason Samenow , January 8, 2011

Slick spots possible as winds gust , Dan Stillman , December 26, 2010

Flurries, light snow continue; windy, Jason Samenow and Dan Stillman , December 26, 2010

Snow struggling to stretch west of D.C., Jason Samenow , December 26, 2010

Update: Nail-biter snowstorm remains close call, Jason Samenow , December 26, 2010

Snow may be closer to 3" than 6", Jason Samenow , December 25, 2010

Winter Storm Warning, Winter Weather Advisory posted; accumulation possible tonight/tomorrow, Capital Weather Gang , December 25, 2010

Update: Still big range in Sunday snow potential, Jason Samenow , December 25, 2010

Update: Winter storm watches extended west, Jason Samenow , December 25, 2010

Sunday snow odds continue to rise, Jason Samenow , December 24, 2010

Update: Bumping up Sunday snow odds, Jason Samenow , December 24, 2010

Late night storm thoughts, Jason Samenow , December 23, 2010

It's snowing & sticking! Up to 2" expected., Capital Weather Gang , December 16, 2010

Update: Snow covering metro region, Jason Samenow , December 16, 2010

Scoop on wind & winter weather advisories, Jason Samenow , December 14, 2010

Snow shower chance around a.m. commute, Jason Samenow , December 12, 2010

Welcome winter! Temps tank behind storm, Jason Samenow , December 1, 2010

Tornado watch extended east (then canceled), Jason Samenow , December 1, 2010

Initial storms exit, tornado watch scaled back, Jason Samenow , October 27, 2010

Torrential rains swamping region, Jason Samenow , September 30, 2010

Second wave of heavy rains advancing north, Jason Samenow , September 30, 2010

Rain takes a brief breather, flood risk continues, Jason Samenow , September 30, 2010

Deluge not done yet, flood risk remains, Dan Stillman , September 30, 2010

Rainfall mounts, flash flood warning continues, Jason Samenow , September 30, 2010

Flash flood warning extended until 12:30 p.m., Jason Samenow , September 30, 2010

Steady rain moves into metro region, Jason Samenow , September 30, 2010

The calm before the rainstorm, Jason Samenow , September 29, 2010

Rain totals mounting, heaviest moving northeast, Jason Samenow , August 18, 2010

After raking area, severe t'storms have exited, Jason Samenow , August 12, 2010

Storms weaken while passing through area, Jason Samenow , August 4, 2010

Whew! Storms move out, heat advisory canceled, Jason Samenow , July 25, 2010

Severe thunderstorms sliding south, Jason Samenow , July 25, 2010

Today's worst is over; still really hot tomorrow, Jason Samenow , July 24, 2010

Some Sunday evening storminess, Dan Stillman , July 18, 2010

Update: Heat advisory for D.C., close-in suburbs, Jason Samenow , July 8, 2010

Severe storms heading east of city, Capital Weather Gang , June 28, 2010

Update: Scattered storms possible overnight, Jason Samenow , June 19, 2010

Tornado Watch discontinued, Jason Samenow , June 6, 2010

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for D.C. area, Capital Weather Gang , June 3, 2010

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for metro region, Capital Weather Gang , May 27, 2010

Severe T'storm Watch dropped for metro region, Jason Samenow , April 25, 2010

Sloppy snow and rain mostly not sticking, Jason Samenow , March 2, 2010

Winds batter region, increasing snows north & east, Jason Samenow , February 26, 2010

Spotty rains kickoff prolonged storm event, Jason Samenow , February 24, 2010

Update: Maybe some snow; Definitely strong winds, Capital Weather Gang , February 24, 2010

Still on the edge of significant snow potential, Jason Samenow , February 23, 2010

Snover 'n out: Snow departs after a dusting or so, Dan Stillman , February 15, 2010

Brief snow and mix to pivot through region, Jason Samenow , February 15, 2010

Monday snow amounts manageable, for a change, Brian Jackson , February 14, 2010

It's over, really, Dan Stillman , February 10, 2010

It won't stop: Snow, wind still pounding region, Jason Samenow , February 10, 2010

Storm to depart, takes century-old record along, Ian Livingston , February 10, 2010

Uncle!... Winds, blowing snow still in high gear, Capital Weather Gang , February 10, 2010

Blizzard continues: Snow piles up, winds rage, Jason Samenow , February 10, 2010

Alert: Blizzard warning for entire metro region, Jason Samenow , February 10, 2010

Risky recipe: Snow, ice, snow, then wind, Dan Stillman , February 10, 2010

Double whammy: First snow, then gusty winds , Dan Stillman , February 9, 2010

Snow sticking, intensity increasing, Jason Samenow , February 9, 2010

Next storm closes in; no change in forecast, Capital Weather Gang , February 9, 2010

Forget Snowmageddon, let's call it Wintergeddon, Dan Stillman , February 8, 2010

Alert: Serious snow/wind a risk late Tues into Wed, Jason Samenow , February 8, 2010

Update: Significant snow likely Tues.-Wed., Dan Stillman , February 7, 2010

Not again: Winter Storm Watch for Tues/Wed, Jason Samenow , February 7, 2010

Snowmageddon departs after setting records, Ian Livingston , February 6, 2010

Buried & more coming: another 5-8 inches today, Jason Samenow , February 6, 2010

Snow underway: Some could see 2 feet or more, Capital Weather Gang , February 5, 2010

Update: Some FAQs for Snowmageddon Eve, Dan Stillman , February 4, 2010

Update: Confidence increasing in high snow totals, Dan Stillman , February 3, 2010

Moderate/heavy snow sweeping over region, Jason Samenow , February 2, 2010

Update: Chance of snow Tuesday night, Jason Samenow , January 31, 2010

Sizeable snowstorm departing D.C. area, Ian Livingston , January 30, 2010

Impressive snow to gradually diminish, Dan Stillman , January 30, 2010

Powdery snow piles up, ends this evening, Dan Stillman , January 30, 2010

Snow increasing throughout region, Jason Samenow , January 30, 2010

Update: Saturday snow chance solidifying, Jason Samenow , January 29, 2010

Slight shift north with snow accumulations, Dan Stillman , January 29, 2010

Update: On the edge of no snow, or a little snow, Dan Stillman , January 28, 2010

Update: Snow chances sliding south, Dan Stillman , January 27, 2010

Update: Sleet N & W may slide south, Jason Samenow , January 22, 2010

Roads just wet for now; still chance of snow/sleet, Dan Stillman , January 22, 2010

Update: Mix of precipitation continues, Jason Samenow , January 22, 2010

Update: Chance of accumulating snow dropping, Jason Samenow , January 20, 2010

Steady rain departs; damp drizzle & mist linger, Dan Stillman , January 17, 2010

Snow dusting area, amounts likely to be light, Jason Samenow , January 7, 2010

Update: Steady precipitation moving away, Jason Samenow , December 31, 2009

Wintry start to last day of 2009, Dan Stillman , December 30, 2009

When will record-setting snowfall end?, Dan Stillman , December 19, 2009

Update: Double digit snowfall totals reaching D.C. , Jason Samenow , December 19, 2009

Update: Storm could affect Friday evening plans, Jason Samenow , December 18, 2009

Significant early-season snowstorm departing, Ian Livingston , December 5, 2009

A snowy scene with slushy & slick roads, Dan Stillman , December 5, 2009

Rain totals adding up, especially in southeast Va., Capital Weather Gang , November 12, 2009

Frost Advisory Tonight - Western Suburbs, Jason Samenow , October 18, 2009

Update: Labor Day Could Turn Cloudy, Wet Late?, Jason Samenow , September 6, 2009

Heavy Rains, Storms Moving Through Region, Jason Samenow , August 22, 2009

Severe Thunderstorms Well East of District, Jason Samenow , August 9, 2009

Storms Mostly Miss; More Chances This Week, Dan Stillman , July 26, 2009

Thunderstorms to Rumble Thru Region This P.M., Jason Samenow , July 11, 2009

Deadly Storms Cause Damage In & Around D.C., Ian Livingston , June 26, 2009

Tornado Watch Canceled; Dry, Warm Evening Ahead, Jason Samenow , June 20, 2009

Tornado Watch Mainly East of Metro Area, Jason Samenow , June 20, 2009

PM Update: Storms Depart, Quiet Night Ahead, Ian Livingston , June 18, 2009

Showers and Storms Possible Late Tonight, Ian Livingston , June 11, 2009

Storms End After Sweeping Through Region, Jason Samenow , June 9, 2009

Severe Thunderstorms Begin Departing Region, Ian Livingston , June 9, 2009

Intense Line of Storms Rips Through Region, Ian Livingston , June 9, 2009

Storms Depart After Heavy Dose of Rain, Dan Stillman , June 3, 2009

Torrential Downpours Move Through Metro Area, Ian Livingston , June 3, 2009

Strong to Severe Storms Firing Up Again, Ian Livingston , June 3, 2009

Storm Threat Ends, Drier Air to Move In, Jason Samenow , May 29, 2009

Storms Continue Rolling Through Region, Jason Samenow , May 29, 2009

Flash Flood Warning for Large Part of Metro Area, Jason Samenow , May 26, 2009

Storms Sliding into Metro Region, Jason Samenow , May 25, 2009

Strong Storms Possible; Mugginess Continues, Dan Stillman , May 16, 2009

Line of T'storms to Roll Through Region, Capital Weather Gang , May 11, 2009

Update: Monday Trends Cloudy With Rain Chance, Dan Stillman , May 10, 2009

Severe Thunderstorm Watch South of Region, Jason Samenow , May 9, 2009

Potent Storms, Particularly Southeast of D.C., Jason Samenow , May 6, 2009

Mostly Dry Evening Ahead, Jason Samenow , May 2, 2009

Storms End, Turning Cooler, Jason Samenow , April 21, 2009

Strong Storms Rumbling through Region, Jason Samenow , April 21, 2009

A Few Severe Storms Possible Mostly North of DC, Jason Samenow , March 29, 2009

Tonight's Deep Freeze and Black Ice Threat, Jason Samenow , March 2, 2009

Snow to Wind Down, Remaining Windy & Cold, Jason Samenow , March 2, 2009

Snow Rallies, Temps Plummet, Winds Pick Up, Jason Samenow , March 2, 2009

Snow Picks Back Up, Windy..., Dan Stillman , March 2, 2009

Big Snows East, Some Snow West, Jason Samenow , March 1, 2009

Snow Attempting Minor Come Back Western Suburbs, Jason Samenow , March 1, 2009

Steady Snow East, Not Much West, Jason Samenow , March 1, 2009

Sloppy Snow to Become Steady, Then Slick, Jason Samenow , March 1, 2009

Here Comes the Snow: What You Need to Know, Dan Stillman , March 1, 2009

Major Snowstorm On Track to Blast Region, Jason Samenow , March 1, 2009

Update: Mix Tonight, Bigger Snows Tomorrow PM, Jason Samenow , February 28, 2009

Up to an Inch of Snow Possible Tomorrow Morning, Jason Samenow , February 17, 2009

Very Gusty Storms to Rip Through Region, Jason Samenow , February 11, 2009

Snow Coating Western Suburbs, Heading East, Jason Samenow , February 2, 2009

Trending Away From Big Snow. Any at All?, Dan Stillman , February 1, 2009

Early Week Snow Chances Increasing, Jason Samenow , January 31, 2009

Ice Sets Stage for Sloppy AM Commute, Jason Samenow , January 27, 2009

Snow Becoming Ice, Treacherous Travel, Capital Weather Gang , January 27, 2009

Snow Lets Up; Heavier Again Later, Then Ice, Capital Weather Gang , January 27, 2009

Snow Bursts Onto Scene; Turns to Ice Tonight, Jason Samenow , January 27, 2009

Snow Forecast May Cause Dilemma for Schools, Jason Samenow , January 26, 2009

Update: Conversational Snow Over, On to Obama, Dan Stillman , January 19, 2009

Update: Scattered Snow Flakes Flying, Jason Samenow , January 19, 2009

Some Flurries. How Fun!, Capital Weather Gang , January 8, 2009

Update: Light Rain and Patchy Ice Settle In, Capital Weather Gang , January 6, 2009

Will Ice Impact Schools?, Jason Samenow , January 5, 2009

Extremely Cold and Windy Tonight, Jason Samenow , December 21, 2008

Light Ice Glazing Region, Ending This Morning, Jason Samenow , December 21, 2008

Icy Late Night for Metro Area and Points N&W, Jason Samenow , December 20, 2008

Morning Commute Should Mainly Be Wet, Not Icy, Jason Samenow , December 16, 2008

Update: Potential for Icy Evening in N&W Suburbs, Capital Weather Gang , December 16, 2008

Sleet and Snow May Follow Soaking Rain, Jason Samenow , December 11, 2008

Update: Heavy Rain on the Way; Morning Dusting?, Dan Stillman , December 11, 2008

Wind Advisory Until 8 p.m. , Jason Samenow , December 7, 2008

Snow Dusting D.C. Area, Jason Samenow , December 6, 2008

Update: Band of Heavy Showers, Some Thunder, Capital Weather Gang , December 1, 2008

Update: Tornado Watch Cancelled; Turning Cooler, Dan Stillman , November 15, 2008

A Fun Feature to Watch for Flakes, Jason Samenow , November 13, 2008

Update: Partly Sunny Skies Prevail, Jason Samenow , November 2, 2008

Update: Cold Rain Lingers, Capital Weather Gang , October 27, 2008

Update: Gusty Showers Passing Through Region, Capital Weather Gang , October 27, 2008

Update: Rain Gives Way to Sunny Sunday, Dan Stillman , October 25, 2008

Update: Could be a Rough Morning Rush, Dan Stillman , September 25, 2008

A Few Evening Storms; Hot & Humid Sunday, Dan Stillman , September 13, 2008

Hanna to Pack a Punch for Metro Area, Andrew Freedman , September 4, 2008

Update: Storms Moving Away; Skies Clearing, Dan Stillman , August 2, 2008

Update: Storms Exit, Sun Enters, Jason Samenow , July 27, 2008

Update: Strong Storms Over Region, Jason Samenow , July 27, 2008

Update: Isolated Storms Popping Up, Jason Samenow , July 26, 2008

Update: Flooding Concerns Continue, Capital Weather Gang , July 23, 2008

Update: Storms Linger Overnight; More Tomorrow, Jason Samenow , July 23, 2008

Update: Evening T'storms to Rumble Through, Jason Samenow , July 20, 2008

Update: Sunday Ends With Storms, Dan Stillman , July 13, 2008

Update: Pack the Umbrella, Watch for Lightning, Dan Stillman , July 4, 2008

Update: Evening Showers and Storms, Dan Stillman , June 28, 2008

Update: Strong Storms Affecting Metro Area, Jason Samenow , June 22, 2008

Update: Scattered Thunderstorms Develop, Jason Samenow , June 21, 2008

One Last Batch of Storminess, Dan Stillman , June 17, 2008

Update: Not Totally in the Clear, Jason Samenow , June 16, 2008

Update: Early P.M. Showers, Big Storms Later, Capital Weather Gang , June 16, 2008

Update: A Stormy Afternoon and Evening, Dan Stillman , June 14, 2008

Update: Severe Storm Threat Fading, Jason Samenow , June 10, 2008

Update: Does Heat Wave End With a Bang?, Dan Stillman , June 10, 2008

Update: Not Out of the Woods Yet, Dan Stillman , June 4, 2008

Update: Storm Threat Shifting South, Jason Samenow , May 31, 2008

Update: Flood Watch Lifted, Jason Samenow , May 16, 2008

Update: Rain Sets Up Shop for the Night, Dan Stillman , May 15, 2008

Update: Rain Gradually Pulling Out, Jason Samenow , May 12, 2008

Update: Rain Pounding Region, Jason Samenow , May 11, 2008

Update: Scattered Thunderstorms Possible, Jason Samenow , April 26, 2008

Update: Late-Night Showers, Maybe Storms, Dan Stillman , March 19, 2008

Update: A Rainy, Possibly Stormy Night, Dan Stillman , March 4, 2008

Update: Some Slick Spots, But No Hard Freeze, Dan Stillman , February 22, 2008

Update: Icy Rain Down but not Out, Jason Samenow , February 22, 2008

Update: Live Chat at Noon, Jason Samenow , February 22, 2008

Update: Slow Improvement Inside the Beltway, Jason Samenow , February 22, 2008

Update: Icy Mix Overtakes Region, Jason Samenow , February 22, 2008

Update: Snow Sliding North, Ice Still on Track, Dan Stillman , February 21, 2008

Update: Light Snowfall Still On Track, Matt Ross , February 20, 2008

Update: No Changes to Light Snow Forecast, Jason Samenow , February 19, 2008

Update: Winter Weather Advisory to the Southeast, Jason Samenow , February 13, 2008

Update: Snow Showers Approaching Region, Jason Samenow , February 13, 2008

Update: Temperatures Slowly Climbing, Capital Weather Gang , February 13, 2008

Update: Icy Temperatures Slow to Budge, Dan Stillman , February 12, 2008

Update: Spotty Snow Now, Patchy Ice Later, Capital Weather Gang , February 12, 2008

Update: Shower Chances Increase Today, Capital Weather Gang , February 4, 2008

Update: Advisory Expires, Deluge Continues, Jason Samenow , February 1, 2008

Update: Temperatures Rising Above Freezing, Jason Samenow , February 1, 2008

Update: Assessing Impacts of AM Ice, Jason Samenow , January 31, 2008

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