Archive: Forecasts
Forecast: Cloudy Today, Rain Returns Tonight
More clouds than sun characterizes the weekend Much like yesterday, today will feature a preponderance of clouds, though it will be a little bit warmer. A weak frontal system and an area of low pressure will conspire to bring rain back into the picture tonight, especially after midnight into the...
By Josh Larson | May 15, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (1)
CommuteCast: Clouds Return to Region
Transition back to unsettled weather Thursday Clouds: Latest mid-Atlantic infrared satellite loop, courtesy Unisys. Click here to expand. Refresh page to update. Today was another welcome respite for weather-weary residents, especially those continuing to clean up from flood damage following recent rain across the area. Even with increasing clouds throughout...
By Ian Livingston | May 14, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)
Forecast: Of Course It's Nice... It's Midweek
More rain on the way for Thursday night and Friday The conspiracy theorists would say forecasters hedge their predictions toward nicer weather so people will like them. Here on Wednesdays at CWG, there's no hedging necessary. Time and again, the midweek weather has been perfect as can be. And gosh...
By Dan Stillman | May 14, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (15)
CommuteCast: Clear Skies a Welcome Break
More warm weather expected Wednesday Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. After all the rain and bad weather of recent, today has been a welcome and beautiful break! Highs are now topping out in the low 70s, just about...
By Ian Livingston | May 13, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)
Forecast: Sun and the City
The long-awaited reunion will only be brief By Matt Rogers, Guest Forecaster With lots of drying to do, the return of the sun will be a welcome sight. This morning will still be cool, but daytime temperatures should muscle their way up to near 70 (despite a wind from the...
By Capital Weather Gang | May 13, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (20)
CommuteCast: Cold and Water-Logged
Flood warnings continue; gusty winds a concern *Flood Safety: Never Drive or Walk Through a Flooded Road* Radar: Latest mid-Atlantic radar loop from the National Weather Service. Click here to expand. Refresh page to update. What is UTC? Our second big rainmaker in less than a week is ending, finally....
By Ian Livingston | May 12, 2008; 03:05 PM ET | Comments (21)
Forecast: Wind-Driven Deluge, Slowly Diminishing
We apologize for this morning's technical difficulties due to a washingtonpost.com blog publishing and comment system outage. Significant Storm Impacts: Widespread Flooding (do not attempt to cross flooded roadways), Road Closures, Isolated Power Outages from Wind, School Closures *Flood Warnings continue in effect across the metro area* Let's call this...
By Jason Samenow | May 12, 2008; 12:00 PM ET | Comments (30)
Forecast: More Heavy Rain
*Flood Warnings in effect across the metro area* *Flood Watch in effect Sunday evening through Monday afternoon* By Brian Jackson, Guest Forecaster Following Thursday night's heavy rainfall across the area, stand by for a repeat performance. While today will start out somewhat pleasant, it won't stay that way. An intensifying...
By Capital Weather Gang | May 11, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (68)
Forecast: Rain to Break Briefly
More heavy rain late Sunday The window for nice weather this weekend keeps getting narrower. Gloomy and damp conditions may not let go until mid afternoon today. At that time, mercifully, we should begin a 24-hour period with no rain. But late tomorrow afternoon, another round of rain returns that...
By Jason Samenow | May 10, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (15)
CommuteCast: Rain Temporarily Pauses
Risk of showers overnight into early Saturday **Report: Tornado Confirmed in Stafford County Last Night** Light -- and occasionally moderate to heavy -- rain continued across the area through early afternoon and has now departed, leaving spotty drizzle in its wake. Daily rainfall records have been set at all three...
By Ian Livingston | May 9, 2008; 03:10 PM ET | Comments (3)
Forecast: Rain Subsides Saturday into Sunday
*Damage, Flooding Reported After Storms* We'll begin & end the next three days with some rain. But enjoy the latter part of Saturday and early Sunday when sun chances outshine the rain chances. Let's just not talk about the washout that appears to greet us as we start a new...
By Camden Walker | May 9, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (23)
CommuteCast: Flooding Rains Possible Overnight
**Flash Flood Warning till 4:15 a.m in D.C., Arlington, Alexandria** **Flood Watch from 9 p.m. tonight through Friday morning** **Tornado Watch southwest of area till 1 a.m.** **Tornado Watch south and southeast of area till 3 a.m.** Severe Weather Tracking StationWarning Text: DC | MD | VARadar: Latest D.C. area...
By Ian Livingston | May 8, 2008; 03:25 PM ET | Comments (46)
Forecast: Heavy Rain Tonight Into Tomorrow
Saturday forecast uncertain; more rain by late Sunday A low-pressure area and associated cold front will provide plenty of clouds and sometimes rainy conditions over the next 48 hours -- when up to 2" of rain may fall -- with the bulk of the precipitation falling overnight tonight into tomorrow...
By Josh Larson | May 8, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (8)
CommuteCast: A Taste of Mid-June
Unsettled and continued mild Thursday Current D.C. area temperatures, courtesy Weather Bonk. Map by Google. Refresh page to update. Hover over and click temperatures for more info. Click and hold on map to pan. Low 80s for high temperatures today are about 10 degrees above average and more typical of...
By Ian Livingston | May 7, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)
Forecast: Sunny Stretch Slips Away
Mostly sunny today; then increasing clouds, rain chances The next two days are prime examples of the difference dewpoint -- a measure of how much moisture is in the air -- can make this time of year. Today's highs in the low 80s will feel quite comfortable thanks to dewpoints...
By Dan Stillman | May 7, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)
CommuteCast: Wonderfully Warm
Temperatures well above average on Wednesday This has shaped up to be another in a string of great springtime days across the region with highs now reaching the upper 70s in most locations. Partly cloudy skies will continue for the rest of the afternoon before clearing begins with the loss...
By Ian Livingston | May 6, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (5)
Forecast: Sneezy Sunny Seventies
Beware of the film fest By Matt Rogers, Guest Forecaster What film fest, you ask? The pollen extravaganza is back in full fury with the lack of rainfall (in most areas) over the weekend and very dry humidity persisting here today. Expect more pollen film coverage over everything along with...
By Capital Weather Gang | May 6, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (11)
CommuteCast: Superb Spring Conditions Continue
More gorgeous weather Tuesday Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. A beautiful day has unfolded across the area as temperatures have risen to very near seasonal averages in the low 70s. Expect variably cloudy skies to last through the...
By Ian Livingston | May 5, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)
Forecast: Sunny Day Trifecta
Over the next three days, we continue the unbelievable stretch of spring time weather that began last Friday. These days will feature an abundance of sunshine with afternoon high temperatures warming through the 70s. For much of the week, it will be dry except Thursday night into Friday and...
By Jason Samenow | May 5, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Forecast: Sunny Side Up
By Brian Jackson, Guest Forecaster It gets brighter and brighter today as a cold front that passed through the region overnight exits off the coast. Today's weather will start off gray, especially for the early risers, with a slight chance for a lingering shower near the bay, but it will...
By Capital Weather Gang | May 4, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (14)
Forecast: Warm Repeat for Saturday
But can Sunday be salvaged? By Matt Rogers, Guest Forecaster The beautiful bonus day on Friday looks to repeat today with only a few more clouds in the mix. Southerly winds will dominate and this means more opportunities for near 80-degree weather and dry conditions. Sunday had been looking like...
By Capital Weather Gang | May 3, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)
CommuteCast: Work Week Ends Quite Warm
Pleasant start to weekend on Saturday Current D.C. area temperatures, courtesy Weather Bonk. Map by Google. Refresh page to update. Hover over and click temperatures for more info. Click and hold on map to pan. Morning cloudiness quickly gave way to mostly sunny skies today. Temperatures have responded by rising...
By Ian Livingston | May 2, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)
Forecast: Warm Weekend May End Wet
Turning showery, stormy Saturday night Over the next couple of days, you should revel in warm 80-degree temperatures. The first half of the weekend looks almost splendid, despite some errant clouds. Sunday appears to still be warmish (70s) but may be wet, as a cold front passes by. TODAY Midday...
By Camden Walker | May 2, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)
CommuteCast: Cool Air Giving Way
Warmer Friday, slight risk of storms late Thick clouds and mid-day showers have given way to increased sunshine across the area. High temperatures were held slightly in check today thanks to the rain, though they are now rising through the 60s and should keep doing so for the next hour...
By Ian Livingston | May 1, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (3)
Forecast: Warmer Weather Makes Comeback
So does the chance for weekend showers, storms After the 50s and 60s of the past few days, we'll look for a warmer pattern to settle in as a more southerly flow pushes temperatures to near 70 today and near or above 80 tomorrow. Mild temperatures linger into this weekend,...
By Josh Larson | May 1, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (9)
CommuteCast: Partly Cloudy, Pleasantly Cool
Warmer air moves in for Thursday Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Under variably cloudy skies that have dropped an isolated sprinkle or two, another cool day has unfolded across the area. Afternoon highs are closing in on 60...
By Ian Livingston | April 30, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)
Forecast: Another Cool Day Before Warming Trend
Sixties today, 70s tomorrow, near 80 Friday OK, yes. Yesterday's highs in the low 60s were rather cool, and won't go a lot higher today. But, these are also the sort of days to remember when summer heat and humidity arrive and some of you (you know who you are)...
By Dan Stillman | April 30, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)
CommuteCast: Cool and Breezy
Cold tonight; a little warmer on Wednesday *Frost Advisory far north and west from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday* The storm system responsible for yesterday's tornadoes in Virginia, and even some late-season snow in the mountains of West Virginia this morning, has now moved completely through the area. Clearing...
By Ian Livingston | April 29, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)
Forecast: More Like March than May
Like last week, after some rain over the weekend spilling into Monday, we will see a mostly dry remainder of the work week. However, it will be quite a bit chillier to start, thanks to a pattern not unlike the quick-hitting cold shots we had much of the past...
By Matt Ross | April 29, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)
CommuteCast: Rain Begins Moving Out
Cool on Tuesday, with a risk of showers Radar: Latest D.C. area radar loop and light-ning strikes (key) from Weather Underground. Click here to zoom. Refresh page to update. After a brief break in the rain early this afternoon, moderate to occasionally heavy showers associated with the cold front have...
By Ian Livingston | April 28, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (14)
Forecast: Cool Air Keeps Coming
Showers, storms likely today Talk about a big change: the high temperature dropped from 84 Saturday to 59 yesterday (at Reagan National Airport). Count on the cool weather to stay with us for several more days. Accompanied by showers and storms, a reinforcing shot of cool air arrives today. This...
By Jason Samenow | April 28, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (9)
Forecast: Losing Paradise
[11:15 a.m. update -- Cool flow from the northeast along with overcast skies will likely prevent afternoon highs from warming above the low 60s.] By Brian Jackson, Guest Forecaster Hopefully everyone got outside the last several days. The gorgeous weather that teased the region with early summer warmth now begins...
By Capital Weather Gang | April 27, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Email a Comment
Forecast: Summer Warmth and Showers
Over the past couple of days, we've gotten a taste of the kind of weather many of us would like to bottle up and prescribe all summer: tolerably warm afternoons and comfortably mild evenings. Summer warmth will present itself today, but will likely be compromised by late-day showers and...
By Jason Samenow | April 26, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (4)
CommuteCast: Warm with a Risk of Showers
Warm again Saturday; unsettled late in the day Radar: Latest D.C. area radar loop and light-ning strikes (key) from Weather Underground. Click here to zoom. Refresh page to update. Sun, filtered through high cloudiness, has helped warmed temperatures into the upper 70s to low 80s across the area today, and...
By Ian Livingston | April 25, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (5)
Forecast: Warm & Stormy, then Cool & Cloudy
Through Saturday, you will experience warm springtime weather: highs at or above 80, but storms threaten late each afternoon as a cold front approaches from the west. A cooling trend starts Sunday -- so enjoy the summer-like warmth the next couple of days, but do so before the late afternoon....
By Camden Walker | April 25, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (6)
CommuteCast: Warm and Pleasant
Another beauty on Friday Current D.C. area temperatures, courtesy Weather Bonk. Map by Google. Refresh page to update. Hover over and click temperatures for more info. Click and hold on map to pan. Mostly sunny skies have allowed temperatures to rise into the upper 70s across the area today. Light...
By Ian Livingston | April 24, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Email a Comment
Forecast: Sunny, Dry Conclusion to Work Week
But clouds, showers may punctuate weekend Delightful conditions will round out your work week, with full sunshine and above-average temperatures in the upper 70s to near 80. Warning: Your urge to leave the office early on Friday may be higher than usual. Unfortunately, as is sometimes the case, more unsettled...
By Josh Larson | April 24, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (3)
CommuteCast: Delightful Conditions Return
Mostly sunny and warmer Thursday Latest view of D.C. looking east from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Late April sunshine has gone to work to quickly warm the area into the low and mid 70s, after some morning low cloudiness and fog. Temperatures will...
By Ian Livingston | April 23, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)
Forecast: Weather That Makes it Hard to Work
Did your work productivity drop during the sunny and warm middle to end of last week? This week will again finish in fine form. And you may want to take advantage of the nice weather -- maybe a conveniently timed "sick" day? -- before clouds and the chance of showers...
By Dan Stillman | April 23, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (6)
CommuteCast: The Return of Sunshine
The clouds that have covered the sky for the past several days have finally broken up this afternoon. Temperatures have responded to the emerging sunshine, reaching the upper 60s and lower 70s. Expect a mix of clouds and sun this afternoon and evening as the low pressure plaguing the region...
By Ian Livingston | April 22, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (9)
Forecast: Rain to End and Splendid Weather Awaits
Our extended rain event will come to an end today and tonight leading to high pressure and drier weather for the remainder of the week. This weekend, however, we will see a cold front approach which may be accompanied by some unsettled weather. Let's hope the impact is minimal....
By Matt Ross | April 22, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (8)
CommuteCast: A Soggy Ride Home
Low pressure loosens grip tonight into Tuesday Latest D.C. area radar loop and recent lightning strikes (key). Courtesy Weather Underground. Click here to zoom. Refresh page to update. Heavy showers and some isolated thunderstorms have continued across most of the area today, if at lesser intensity than yesterday. Two-day rainfall...
By Ian Livingston | April 21, 2008; 03:00 PM ET | Comments (11)
Forecast: Showers Stick Around but Settle Down
Downpours, booming thunder, lightning and even a couple isolated tornadoes proved to be a major disruption yesterday. Bouts of wet weather continue today, but shouldn't have yesterday's punch. The volume on the storminess meter drops another notch Tuesday, even as it remains cool and a bit damp. Then the...
By Jason Samenow | April 21, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (9)
Forecast: Lots of Rain
*Flood Watch in effect for metro area through late tonight* *Flood Warning in effect for eastern Loudoun until 3:15 p.m.* Hopefully, everybody got their fill of sun yesterday because it's going into hiding for the next 72 hours or so. Clouds and rain arrive in earnest today, with heavy bursts...
By Jason Samenow | April 20, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (27)
Forecast: 'Sun'sational Saturday, Sunday Soaker
Call it a 50/50 weekend, half good, half bad. We enjoy 80-degree warmth and sunshine today but will most likely endure rain with temperatures only reaching 60 or so tomorrow. The cool, wet weather may persist through at least next Tuesday, so for now: carpe diem! TODAY Spectacular. Low...
By Jason Samenow | April 19, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)
CommuteCast: Basking in Sunshine
CommuteCast is taking the afternoon off to enjoy the nice weather. You should too! See Camden's post for the forecast through the weekend....
By Capital Weather Gang | April 18, 2008; 03:00 PM ET | Comments (4)
Forecast: Sunny & Warm 'Til a Sunday Storm
Over the next couple of days, you will experience ultimate spring time weather: warmth in the 80s, but with low humidity! Sunday will be cloudy, cooler, and will offer the metro region a chance of rain. TODAY Beautiful. Low 80s. Your wake-up could feel crisp, around the 50 degree mark;...
By Camden Walker | April 18, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (7)
CommuteCast: Great Weather Continues
Contender for warmest day of season tomorrow Current D.C. area temperatures, courtesy Weather Bonk. Map by Google. Refresh page to update. Hover over and click temperatures for more info. Click and hold on map to pan. Following one more chilly start to the day, another in a stretch of beautiful...
By Ian Livingston | April 17, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (5)
Forecast: Simply Sublime Through Saturday
Forecast confidence drops starting Sunday With high pressure in control, expect lots of sunshine and mild temperatures -- about 10 degrees above normal -- to continue today through most of Saturday. Thereafter, however, the sun and warmth may be in jeopardy, as some models suggest an area of low pressure...
By Josh Larson | April 17, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (2)
CommuteCast: Springtime Weather at its Best
Warming trend continues tomorrow Latest view of D.C. looking east from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. A frosty start to the day in numerous locations has transitioned into a beautiful springtime afternoon across the entire region. Highs have reached the mid to upper 60s...
By Ian Livingston | April 16, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (1)
Forecast: Weather Fit for a Pope
It's been a long time since we've seen a stretch of weather as spectacular as the next few days. The timing couldn't be more perfect for the Pope, who arrived in D.C. yesterday. A coincidence? I think not. People often ask us meteorologists to "make" the weather nice. But if...
By Dan Stillman | April 16, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (19)
CommuteCast: Clear Skies Lead to Cold Night
Protect your plants! Last freeze threat of the season? *3 a.m. to 8 a.m: Freeze Warning W of I-95, Frost Advisory E of I-95* After this morning's chilly start, sunshine has warmed the area into the upper 50s. Light northerly winds are slowly weakening as high pressure builds into the...
By Ian Livingston | April 15, 2008; 03:00 PM ET | Comments (7)
Forecast: From Good to Better
Weekend weather somewhat uncertain Finally, a nice pattern will establish itself over the next couple of days. Chilly weather today will trend mild by Friday with the sun as the common denominator. Enjoy what we get this week, as the weekend weather is more uncertain, and possibly a letdown. TODAY...
By Matt Ross | April 15, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (4)
CommuteCast: Mostly Clear and Breezy
Cold night ahead, warmer on Tuesday Skies have remained mostly clear throughout the day, allowing the strong April sun to warm temperatures into the mid 50s across the area. The ride home will be dry, mostly clear, and a little chilly for this time of year as a cool breeze...
By Ian Livingston | April 14, 2008; 03:00 PM ET | Comments (3)
Forecast: Cool Today, But All Set to Warm
We hang on to late winter or early spring chilliness for 48 more hours before the weather pattern flips and mild air makes a strong push into the area. By Thursday and Friday high temperatures will warm as much as 25 degrees relative to today. Rain chances are low...
By Jason Samenow | April 14, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (7)
Forecast: Winter Weather Briefly Returns
The next three days will provide quite a contrast compared to the last three days. Instead of 70s and 80s, high temperatures will likely be stuck in the 50s due to a big dip in the jet stream over the East Coast. Today, there is even the possibility of...
By Jason Samenow | April 13, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (8)
Forecast: One More Mild Day
Much cooler air tomorrow Warm weather fans that enjoyed yesterday will be delighted by today's mild weather, as long as they don't mind dodging a possible shower or thunderstorm. The warmth won't last though as chilly weather arrives in earnest tomorrow. TODAY Latest D.C. area radar loop and recent lightning...
By Jason Samenow | April 12, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (12)
CommuteCast: Quite Warm and a Little Humid
Evening t'storms?; unsettled Saturday before cool down Latest D.C. area radar loop and recent lightning strikes (key). Courtesy Weather Underground. Click here to zoom. Refresh page to update. Under variable cloudiness, high temperatures have reached the upper 70s to near 80 this afternoon. A few places are likely to exceed...
By Ian Livingston | April 11, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (29)
Forecast: Spring-like, Thunder Even?
Turning cooler by Sunday Over the next couple of days, you may see and feel spring in the air. It will be slightly muggy at times, thunder may rumble with passing showers, and temperatures will be way up there! After a cold front passes Saturday, Sunday should be much cooler....
By Camden Walker | April 11, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (14)
CommuteCast: Clear Skies, Warm Temperatures
Warmest day of young season expected Friday Latest view of D.C. looking east from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Morning clouds and fog have given way to abundant, if somewhat hazy, sunshine across the area. High temperatures in the low and mid 70s will...
By Ian Livingston | April 10, 2008; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (1)
Forecast: Mild, At Least for the Moment
Unsettled Friday and Saturday, then cooler If you've been yearning for mild weather, today and tomorrow will be a treat with highs in the low 70s today and maybe upper 70s tomorrow as warm air surges from the south ahead of a cold front. This same front, however, will bring...
By Josh Larson | April 10, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (10)
CommuteCast: Some Sun Then Back to Clouds
Warmer Thursday with more sunshine 1:30 p.m. satellite shot showing clouds finally breaking across the area. Courtesy NASA. Today, much of the area has seen something that has been hiding most of the month -- the sun. Clouds have slowly eroded during the day, and temperatures have risen into the...
By Ian Livingston | April 9, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (2)
Forecast: When Will Clouds Call it Kaput?
For some people, there's a certain charm to these cool, cloudy days so common in April. However, I'd wager most folks would rather see an end to the persistent breeze off the ocean responsible for socking us in. Slowly, this breeze will wane indeed, and as it does, clouds will...
By Dan Stillman | April 9, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (9)
CommuteCast: Another Cool and Cloudy One
Warmer Wednesday as sun tries to break through The stubborn marine air locked over the region did not budge much today, as clouds continue to fill the sky, while cool temperatures remain. Highs have reached the low to mid 50s through mid-afternoon and they will hold steady through sunset. No...
By Ian Livingston | April 8, 2008; 03:20 PM ET | Comments (5)
Forecast: Cool Weather Fading
Variability remains the theme for the week. Patterns do not usually lock in during early April, so our current spat of cool, gloomy weather is nothing to be concerned about. Consider we have a couple chances to hit 70 later this week for the first time since April 1st,...
By Matt Ross | April 8, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (10)
CommuteCast: Cloudy Chill Continues
Slow climb in temperatures begins Tuesday Current DC area temperatures, courtesy Weather Bonk. Map by Google. Refresh page to update. Hover over and click temperatures for more info. Click and hold on map to pan. Today brought more in the way of damp and chilly weather to the area. Highs...
By Ian Livingston | April 7, 2008; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (4)
Forecast: Cloudy and Cool, Count on It
But slow warming trend begins For about the next 48 hours, we'll remain socked in with cloudy skies, bouts of drizzle and temperatures below seasonal norms. But a little each day, afternoon skies will become brighter and brighter and temperatures will warm until another shot of cool air arrives over...
By Jason Samenow | April 7, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (9)
Forecast: Rawness, For Real
Given the forecast for cloudy and cool conditions yesterday (note: our forecast did not call for rain), I think everyone was surprised by how pleasant it turned out to be. While the raw factor was missing in action yesterday, in means business today with cool and dreary conditions more...
By Jason Samenow | April 6, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (4)
Forecast: Relentness Rawness
Rain chances increase tonight As I discussed Tuesday, the weather in early April can be dismal. We're in the middle of a cool, damp and dreary stretch that will last at least through the middle of next week. Of more immediate concern is whether rain will spoil outdoor plans today...
By Jason Samenow | April 5, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (14)
CommuteCast: Awaiting Tonight's Deluge
Iffy Saturday rain chances Latest mid-Atlantic radar loop. Courtesy National Weather Service. Click here to expand. A cool and cloudy start to the day has given way to brightening skies, which have helped warm temperatures to near 60 through mid-afternoon. Sprinkles and light showers are possible during the commute, but...
By Capital Weather Gang | April 4, 2008; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (15)
Weekend Events: Cherry Blossom Fun, With a Kick
We are quite fortunate that many of this weekend's major outdoor events will take place late Saturday and Sunday -- after the rain has mostly cleared the D.C. area. Nevertheless, folks heading out Saturday evening may still have to dodge a shower or two. Nor is it quite short-sleeve weather...
By Matt Ross | April 4, 2008; 11:15 AM ET | Comments (5)
Forecast: Unsettled Until Sunday
Over the next couple of days, you may hear more about the rain than you actually see and feel it. That's because it's most likely to occur and fall heavily tonight while you're sleeping and may not happen tomorrow when you're awake. We'll be right on the edge of a...
By Camden Walker | April 4, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (7)
CommuteCast: A Rainy Rush Hour
Rain continues tonight; more wet weather Friday Latest mid-Atlantic radar loop. Courtesy National Weather Service. Click here to expand. Thickening clouds have given way to rain (with a few isolated pockets of sleet -- updated 4:25 p.m.) that is now advancing across the area, from southwest to northeast, this afternoon....
By Ian Livingston | April 3, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (30)
Forecast: Showers, Clouds to Shut Out Sun
Sunny and dry weather won't return until Sunday Bah humbug! Just like the unsettled weather that closed out last week, we'll look for a repeat of showery, sometimes rainy conditions over the next three days. High pressure won't return to the area until late Saturday, so it's likely we won't...
By Josh Larson | April 3, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (21)
CommuteCast: Clear Skies, Calming Winds
Another unsettled period starts Thursday Latest view of D.C. looking east from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Cooler temperatures -- in the low and mid 50s -- today have been accompanied by plentiful sunshine across the area. Gusty winds are beginning to calm this...
By Ian Livingston | April 2, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Email a Comment
Forecast: Pleasant Weather Pays Short Visit
Best days to see the blossoms: Today and Sunday In April, you gotta enjoy pleasant weather when you can, because odds are clouds and showers are close behind. So if you didn't get outside during yesterday afternoon's low to mid 70s, you might take a leisurely lunch or check out...
By Dan Stillman | April 2, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)
CommuteCast: Mild with Scattered Showers
Mostly sunny and seasonable on Wednesday Latest mid-Atlantic radar loop. Courtesy National Weather Service. Click here to expand. Gusty winds from the south, ahead of an approaching cold front, have allowed temperatures across the area to rise through the low 70s despite mostly cloudy skies during much of the day....
By Ian Livingston | April 1, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (6)
Forecast: April Gets Off to a Rocky Start
We will continue to battle between warm and cold weather regimes this week. This battle will include frequent chances of rain or showers, although the week will not be a total washout. Those readers ready for 70s and sun, take solace that it isn't April 2007. Last April, after...
By Matt Ross | April 1, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (4)
CommuteCast: Chilly, Drizzly Conditions Continue
Much warmer Tuesday with some showers Areas of drizzle and light rain that have plagued the area today will continue this afternoon. Though most places will see very little measurable precipitation, it will be enough to keep things damp. High temperatures today have only reached the mid and upper 40s...
By Ian Livingston | March 31, 2008; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (3)
Forecast: Warmth Faces Strong Resistance
I know what a lot of people are thinking, myself included: Will it just get warm already? I wish I had better news, but consistent warm weather is not in the cards this week. Like the last couple of weeks, the coming week may have one or two particularly...
By Jason Samenow | March 31, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (10)
Forecast: Cool Weather to Continue
It's almost April 1 and here we are, enduring another chilly day. Temperatures today will be about 15 degrees below normal and more typical of late February. There won't be much sunshine to speak of either. Fortunately, most of the day will be dry. TODAY Cloudy and quite cool....
By Jason Samenow | March 30, 2008; 05:01 AM ET | Comments (4)
Forecast: A Sunny Spring Chill
Clouds increase tomorrow Yesterday's brief taste of 70+ degree weather was just a tease. Thanks to a stiff northerly wind, temperatures will be 20 degrees colder today. Fortunately, though, the sun will shine. Tomorrow, it will remain cool but the sunshine will gradually diminish as moist, easterly flow settles in....
By Jason Samenow | March 29, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (2)
CommuteCast: Front Finally on the Move
Sunny and cool Saturday Latest D.C. area radar loop, courtesy National Weather Service. Refresh page to update. Click here to expand. A northerly drift, with what was a stationary front, allowed many locations outside the north and west portions of the area to get into the low or mid 70s...
By Ian Livingston | March 28, 2008; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (5)
Forecast: Warm Rebound, Cool Takeaway
March madness strikes again. After a brief warm-up today, the stubborn front just north of us will finally slip south of the area this afternoon. This frontal action will probably produce some showers as it passes by and then cool us down for the weekend. The good news on the...
By Camden Walker | March 28, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)
CommuteCast: Gray with Scattered Showers
More wet weather for Friday Showers that moved through this morning have largely paused across the region during the early afternoon. Temperatures have risen into the mid and upper 50s for highs so far and will remain steady before slowly dropping back this evening. A few widely scattered showers, largely...
By Ian Livingston | March 27, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (7)
Weekend Events: Blossoms, Baseball and Beyond
Ya never know what you're gonna get at the end of March. Sure, it can be sunny and mild with spring fever in the air. But it can just as easily be cold, rainy and windy, with snowflakes to boot. So let's count ourselves lucky that, while a bit cool,...
By Dan Stillman | March 27, 2008; 11:10 AM ET | Comments (2)
Forecast: Unsettled, Uncertain Today and Friday
Mostly sunny and dry for the weekend We're looking at a complex forecast over the next 48 hours as a cold front stalls close to our area; a few waves of low pressure will then ride along the stalled front, triggering scattered showers. Uncertainty in the positioning of the front...
By Josh Larson | March 27, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)
CommuteCast: Mild Before the Front
Unsettled conditions arrive Thursday Gusty downsloping winds out of the west and southwest have helped temperatures warm into the mid 60s to near 70 across the area today, even with periods of cloudiness. The ride home will be partly cloudy, with mild temperatures dropping back through the 60s. Tonight: An...
By Ian Livingston | March 26, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (5)
Forecast: Stalled Front to Bring Spring Showers
Mild and dry today, then shower chances into Saturday As Matt pointed out yesterday, it's that time of the year again when cold fronts begin to lose their punch, and in the process they tend to stall out in our vicinity. The models meteorologists rely on to guide weather predictions...
By Dan Stillman | March 26, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (9)
CommuteCast: Clear Skies to Slowly Give Way
Breezy and warmer on Wednesday Latest view of D.C. looking east from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Sunshine and low dew points have led to a crystal clear early spring day across the region. Temperatures currently in the low 50s will rise another degree...
By Ian Livingston | March 25, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (7)
Forecast: Bumpy Transition to Spring Continues
Spring becomes a bit more tangible this week as cold air masses continue to lose their punch. Nevertheless, jackets and umbrellas will be still be handy to have around as our seasonal transition comes at a price. Try to enjoy the typical late March weather. Before we know it, we...
By Matt Ross | March 25, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)
CommuteCast: Mostly Cloudy and Cool
Mostly sunny and warmer Tuesday Mixed clouds and sun combined with winds from the north and east have kept the area cooler than average today. High temperatures have topped out right around 50 degrees across the region and will not move up much more before dropping back into the 40s...
By Ian Livingston | March 24, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (14)
Forecast: Final Flakes to be Flaky
Gradually warmer this week The last flakes of our snow-challenged season may fall today. Of course, it only figures that any snow will be spotty, intermittent and won't amount to anything. For those of us who just want it to get warmer, the good news is that more characteristic early...
By Jason Samenow | March 24, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (6)
Forecast: Chilly Easter Sunday Sunshine
It's cold for late March, but on the bright side, at least there's no soaking rain or awful wind in the forecast. Even if temperatures are colder than average, we'll have a lot of sunshine -- at least today. Then, if we can get through one more brisk day...
By Jason Samenow | March 23, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (11)
Forecast: A Cold Easter Weekend
The calendar says spring, but old man winter says "wait a minute D.C., I'm not done with you." Don't get caught off guard -- you'll need to dress for cold conditions this Easter weekend. Temperatures may not get out of the 40s until Tuesday! A little rain is possible...
By Jason Samenow | March 22, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (5)
CommuteCast: From Clear Skies to High Clouds
Damp and chilly start to weekend Saturday Under mostly sunny skies, and with decreasing winds, high temperatures have reached the mid 50s across the area today. Clear skies will begin to give way to high cloudiness during the commute home, but it will remain dry through the evening. Tonight: Clouds...
By Ian Livingston | March 21, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (5)
Weekend Events: Hoops, Easter and Elephants
Cool temperatures and a chance of showers will make for a less-than-ideal late-March weekend, but when all is said and done the weather shouldn't be too maddening for basketball fans heading to and from the Verizon Center on Saturday, nor for early-risers on Easter Sunday. Forecast confidence drops come Monday,...
By Dan Stillman | March 21, 2008; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (8)
Forecast: Dry but for Saturday's Shower Spoiler
After a chilly start this morning in the 30s, sunshine will catapult us well into the 50s. Saturday is less superb with clouds, showers, and temperatures in the 40s. Sunday saves the day with sunshine once again--albeit chilly temperatures in the lower 50s. TODAY Clear, slowly calming, near 60. A...
By Camden Walker | March 21, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (6)
CommuteCast: Spring Starts on Sunny Note
Mostly clear and warmer on Friday Latest view of D.C. looking east from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Despite increasingly sunny conditions today, the first full day of spring has been somewhat cool, thanks to a stiff wind out of the northwest. Highs have...
By Ian Livingston | March 20, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (11)
Forecast: Stormy Replaced by Sunny and Gusty
Looking for clues on coastal storm early next week Say goodbye to yesterday's cloudy skies, mild temperatures, showers and overnight storms. High pressure moving in behind last night's cold front will bring starkly different conditions today, so say hello to noticeably cooler temperatures, mostly sunny skies and plenty of wind....
By Josh Larson | March 20, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (12)
CommuteCast: Slow and Soggy, Then Stormy
*Wind Advisory in Effect Until 6 p.m. Thursday* A solid area of light to moderate rain has taken hold of the metro area this afternoon as temperatures have climbed into the 60s thanks to an increasing breeze from the south. Other than a possible break in the action here and...
By Capital Weather Gang | March 19, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (28)
In Focus: Timeline for Storms and Strong Winds
Best chance for strong storms: late afternoon into tonight Model simulation of radar for 8 p.m. tonight shows a line of showers and thunderstorms stretching up and down the mid-Atlantic, including through the D.C. area. Credit: NCEP Not unlike the prevailing weather pattern this winter, a strong low pressure system...
By Matt Ross | March 19, 2008; 11:30 AM ET | Comments (26)
Forecast: Showers, Storms as Seasons Clash
Storms could be strong late this afternoon or evening We've come to the last full day of winter, as spring officially begins at 1:48 a.m. tonight. Appropriately, today will be one of those days where you can almost feel the clashing of the seasons, with warm air riding up from...
By Dan Stillman | March 19, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (10)
CommuteCast: Gray Skies Linger
Warm, windy, and a little wet Wednesday Clouds that spread over the area last night have been locked in across the region throughout the day. High temperatures have warmed, on an increasing wind from the south, into the low and mid 50s. The drive home will be mostly dry, with...
By Ian Livingston | March 18, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (4)
Forecast: Stuck in a Stormy Weather Pattern
Variability is the theme this week. Is it winter? Spring? Debate over astronomical versus meteorological seasons is tabled for the week. The weather doesn't know what season it is in. Why should we? Keep the umbrella handy and a variety of clothing options on the table. You will need to...
By Matt Ross | March 18, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (8)
CommuteCast: Mostly Clear and Cool
Rain chances increase Tuesday Temperatures a few degrees below average, mixed with wind, brought a chill to the air this morning and throughout the day. Highs have thus far struggled to make it to around 50 degrees under full sunshine. The commute home will be dry and cool as winds...
By Ian Livingston | March 17, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (6)
Forecast: Weather to Deliver March Madness
The weather will try to do its own "Big Dance" this week but will lack any rhythm. Tranquil and cool weather to start the week will shuffle towards a warm and wet Wednesday. Then the weather will jump step back to cooler conditions Thursday and, stuck in place, will...
By Jason Samenow | March 17, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (8)
Forecast: Becoming Sunny but Brisk
Much cooler weather arrives today behind the powerful storm system that caused all of the destructive storms in the Southeast. Temperatures will be about 15 degrees cooler than yesterday and will feel even colder factoring in 20 mph winds. Milder air will gradually work its way into the area...
By Jason Samenow | March 16, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (6)
Forecast: From Dry to Wet to Windy
Talk about good timing: sandwiched between last night's rain and more rain tonight, much of today will be splendid. Tomorrow we dry out just in time for most of the daylight hours again, although it will be windy and a bit chilly. TODAY Partly sunny, near 60. Call it the...
By Jason Samenow | March 15, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (6)
CommuteCast: Mild Drive into the Weekend
Scattered showers overnight, more late Saturday Latest mid-Atlantic radar loop. Courtesy National Weather Service. A weak low pressure that formed on a warm front passing through the area last night has forced the front to sink back south of the region today. This has allowed cooler air to filter in...
By Ian Livingston | March 14, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (12)
Forecast: A Mild End to the Week
Cooler over the weekend, damp at times High temperatures peak well into the 60s today after rising slowly for five consecutive days. But we pay a price with a cooling trend and increasing winds over the weekend not to mention showery weather tonight and tomorrow night. Fortunately, Sunday should be...
By Camden Walker | March 14, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (12)
CommuteCast: Clouds on the Increase
Warm Friday with increasing rain chances Current DC area temperatures, courtesy Weather Bonk. Map by Google. Refresh page to update. Hover over and click temperatures for more info. Click and hold on map to pan. Temperatures have risen into the upper 50s so far today and will likely top out...
By Ian Livingston | March 13, 2008; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (11)
Forecast: Rising Temperatures, Increasing Clouds
In the 60s Friday; chance of showers Friday and Saturday High pressure overhead will yield another pleasant day with highs heading for the upper 50s to near 60 today. Tomorrow, temperatures go higher -- into the 60s -- but clouds will be on the increase as a cold front approaches...
By Josh Larson | March 13, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (4)
CommuteCast: Clear With Gusty Winds Diminishing
Less windy and slightly warmer on Thursday Latest view of D.C. looking east from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. The slow increase in daytime temperatures that has occurred throughout the week continued today as highs have thus far topped out in the mid 50s...
By Ian Livingston | March 12, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (8)
Forecast: A Week Later, Weather Starts Again
Dry today and tomorrow; then repeat rain performance It's not unusual for weather patterns to every once in a while repeat themselves from one week to the next. But in this case, the forecast for tomorrow through the weekend is incredibly identical to the forecast I made this time last...
By Dan Stillman | March 12, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (18)
CommuteCast: Seasonal Weather Conditions
Slow warming trend continues Wednesday With last night's disturbance long gone, today has featured afternoon cloudiness after abundant morning sunshine. High temperatures today have topped out in the low 50s so far, which is a few degrees higher than yesterday at this time. As temperatures begin to cool this evening,...
By Ian Livingston | March 11, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (8)
Forecast: March Weather True to Form
In March, we can see wild swings in the weather as the atmosphere struggles to decide whether it is winter or spring. However, this week will make averages seem meaningful, with highs generally in the 50s and lows in the 30s. So for those of you who want the weather...
By Matt Ross | March 11, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (11)
CommuteCast: Increasing Cloudiness
Showers and a chance of snow flakes overnight Latest mid-Atlantic winter weather radar loop, courtesy Intellicast. Blue is snow; pink is a mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet and/or snow; and green is rain. Refresh page to update, or click here to expand. After a cold start to the week...
By Ian Livingston | March 10, 2008; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (25)
Forecast: Warming Trend Begins
Some snow may mix with light rain tonight It will be wintry today, and if you look really hard late tonight, you might see a snowflake. But temperatures will gradually rise during the week as winter continues its long, slow fade. Does this warming trend signify the death of winter?...
By Jason Samenow | March 10, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (10)
Forecast: A Calming Chill
There will be no thunder, no hail, and no 60 mph winds today. Instead, we will transition into a kinder, gentler weather pattern with diminishing winds and sunshine. Nevertheless, it will be chilly -- at least for the next couple of days. TODAY Not as windy but chilly. Mid...
By Jason Samenow | March 9, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (7)
Forecast: Wet, Windy, Wild Weather
Turning very cold tonight *Wind Advisory in effect from 4 p.m. to midnight* Mother nature is going to throw everything at us today. First, she'll give us warm temperatures along with showers and possibly thunderstorms in the morning. In the afternoon, she'll crank up the wind machine and part the...
By Jason Samenow | March 8, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (20)
CommuteCast: Rain to Cause Slow Travel
Soggy evening followed by rain and wind tomorrow *Flood Watch in effect through this evening* Rain has engulfed the entire area during the early afternoon and will continue through the evening commute. Temperatures have now fallen from their highs in the upper 40s back into the mid 40s and will...
By Ian Livingston | March 7, 2008; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (17)
Forecast: Rainy and Stormy Through Saturday
Get ready for rain and lots of it. It starts around lunch time and will continue on and off through tomorrow afternoon. We'll also have to contend with wind, starting Saturday and lasting into Sunday. Sunday's saving grace will be a return of sunshine, but cooler temperatures in the 40s...
By Camden Walker | March 7, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (30)
CommuteCast: Another Mild Ride
Unsettled Friday through the beginning of the weekend Abundant sunshine has allowed temperatures to rise near and above seasonal averages area-wide today. As high pressure continues to drift off to our east, the region has seen light southerly winds helping to warm the air. The commute home will be dry...
By Ian Livingston | March 6, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (20)
Forecast: Nice Today, Then Wet and Cooler
Rainy late Friday and Saturday; dropping temperatures First things first: Today will be quite pleasant with a lot of sun and highs in the upper 50s. A sprawling area of low pressure, however, will approach the region from the southwest on Friday, bringing showery conditions during the second half of...
By Josh Larson | March 6, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (11)
CommuteCast: Calmer Weather Prevails
Mild Thursday but colder air looms After a stormy night, today's weather brought comparatively calm conditions to the region. Following the passage of a cold front before sunrise, temperatures have stayed fairly steady throughout the day and have topped out in the mid 50s this afternoon. The commute home will...
By Ian Livingston | March 5, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (22)
Forecast: Spring Fling Fades Away
Temperatures on the way down; late-week storm? There's bad news and good news for those who have enjoyed this week's taste of spring, which ended with heavy rain and storms last night that produced a wind gust of 74 mph at Reagan National Airport. The bad news is that it...
By Dan Stillman | March 5, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (21)
CommuteCast: Some Showers as Storms Approach
Heavy rain tonight; greatest severe threat after 9 p.m. *Tornado Watch in effect until 3 a.m. tonight* *Flood Watch 8 p.m. tonight through Wednesday morning* Spring-like temperatures and humidity have ruled the day as south winds continue to bring warmth and moisture into the region. Even without much sunshine, temperatures...
By Ian Livingston | March 4, 2008; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (35)
Forecast: Heavy Rain Likely Tonight
Flood Watch in effect through Wednesday morning After officially reaching 70 yesterday, we have another chance to do it today, albeit without the sunny skies. A powerful cold front accompanied by heavy rain and possible thunderstorms will move through tonight and usher in an air mass that is a little...
By Matt Ross | March 4, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (10)
CommuteCast: Decidedly Mild
Still warm Tuesday with showers & thunderstorms late *Flood Watch Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning* The third day of meteorological spring has brought quite warm temperatures to the region and highs have topped out in the upper 60s to near 70° -- nearly 20 degrees above average -- in most...
By Ian Livingston | March 3, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (32)
Forecast: Suddenly Springlike and Seventy
But does winter lurk? In the blink of an eye, warm weather has arrived. Today's high temperatures will double last Thursday's, when we were wearing scarves and shivering in the 30s. Relieve your spring fever by venturing outside for lunch or, better, taking the day off. But caution: March is...
By Jason Samenow | March 3, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (14)
Forecast: A Touch of Spring
In the span of a day, the character of our March has transitioned from the ferocity of a lion to the tameness of a lamb. Yesterday's powerful winds are history, replaced by abundant sunshine and warming temperatures. Enjoy mid 50s today and mid 60s tomorrow as meteorological spring, which...
By Jason Samenow | March 2, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (13)
Forecast: March Winds to Roar
The first day of March will live up to its windy reputation. Blustery winds from the northwest will gust as high as 30mph. But these winds will diminish somewhat by tomorrow which will feature sunshine and temperatures climbing above 50. TODAY Windy and cool. Mid to upper 40s. Early...
By Jason Samenow | March 1, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (15)
CommuteCast: Most Rain to Wait Until After Rush
Windy start to March tomorrow A slow warming trend began today and high temperatures have reached the upper 30s and low 40s across most of the area. Winds have once again kicked up -- this time out of the south in advance of a cold front -- adding a little...
By Ian Livingston | February 29, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (12)
Forecast: Windy Transition to March
Windy conditions will make today and tomorrow -- the first day of March -- feel pretty chilly. But the weekend should end on a calmer, milder note. Aside from a little light rain tonight, we can expect dry conditions until next Tuesday when a pretty intense storm may impact the...
By Camden Walker | February 29, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (16)
CommuteCast: Chilly Conditions Continue
Slow warming trend begins Friday As we near the close of February, temperatures today have risen into the mid 30s across the area -- more typical of a cold day in late January. Gusty winds that have plagued the region since Tuesday night are now beginning to subside, leaving the...
By Ian Livingston | February 28, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (16)
At a Glance: The Scoop on Forecast Icons
At a Glance forecast from last week. Since our move over to washingtonpost.com just over a month ago, we've had a good time getting used to our new digs and meeting the neighbors. Along with this new location also came a new set of readers and some more opportunities ....
By Jamie Jones | February 28, 2008; 11:00 AM ET | Comments (7)
Forecast: Another Bundle-Up Day, Then Warmer
Wind chills in the 20s today; highs near 50 by Sunday. Bundle up for another chilly day today as winds from the northwest at 15-25 mph, despite abundant sunshine, will keep high temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. However, a milder flow of air will bring high temperatures back...
By Josh Larson | February 28, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (29)
CommuteCast: Chilly and Windy
Mostly sunny and colder on Thursday Temperatures have been mainly steady throughout the day, in the upper 30s to near 40, capped by partly to mostly cloudy skies and winds that have gusted as high as 35 mph, adding an extra chill to the air. A few widely scattered flurries...
By Ian Livingston | February 27, 2008; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (9)
Forecast: On a Chilly Day, Spring Seems Far Away
Gusty winds today; highs in the 30s tomorrow Daylight saving time arrives in 11 days (Mar. 9). The first day of spring is just a hop, skip and a jump after that (Mar. 20). And not far behind is the Nats home opener (Mar. 30). Yet, all three surefire signs...
By Dan Stillman | February 27, 2008; 05:00 AM ET | Comments (13)
CommuteCast: Rain Showers Moving Through
Wednesday to bring below-average chill Rain showers that have dotted the region throughout the day will continue and be more widespread through the remainder of the afternoon. Total rainfall has generally been light so far, with most stations reporting between .05" and .10" through 3 p.m. The drive home will...
By Ian Livingston | February 26, 2008; 03:30 PM ET |