Capital Weather Gang

01/24/2025

Our streak of freezing days in DC, which lasted Mon-Thur, ended today... as we hit 41 degrees. The wintry pattern is losing its grip...

01/24/2025

Rain will finally fall in Southern California this weekend. What to know.

A wet pattern will bring periods of rain and showers to Southern California, dropping an inch or two in the Los Angeles region — the most to fall since mid-April. It will be key for firefighters continuing to battle flames.

01/24/2025

DC will end streak of four straight days of freezing weather today (highs of 32 or less). This equals the longest streak since 2018.

It has led to the freeze-up of area waterways and has helped us keep snow cover.

Are you ready for the thaw?

More information at http://cwg.live

Photo by Jeannie in D.C.

01/24/2025

CWG Live updates: Gradual thaw getting underway, will gain momentum next week

Still below average for temperatures today and tomorrow. Then 40s -- maybe 50 -- next week.

01/23/2025

What is a ‘sting jet’? Explaining a rare and destructive meteorological feature.

Sting jets are tiny corridors of intense or even extreme wind. When they hit land, damage can be widespread.

01/23/2025

Snow lovers: Is the 8.4 inches DC has seen so far this year satisfactory as far as you're concerned (it's more than 3" above average to date)? Or are you still annoyed considering the following locations have received more?

01/23/2025

COLDEST MORNING OF THE SEASON IN THE DC AREA.

Lows ranged from 10-15 around the District to 0 to -5 in our colder north and west suburbs. Single digits were widespread. Dulles got down to 4.

Here's a map. Let us know if you measured a low temperature at your location.

More info at http://cwg.live

(Posted 1130a Thursday)

01/23/2025

Do you remember? 9 years ago today, the DC area was being walloped by the "Snowzilla" Blizzard of 2016. 18 to 36 inches of snow fell across the region.

See more at cwg.live

01/23/2025

Hughes Fire spreads as new fire breaks out along major L.A. freeway

The Hughes Fire, near the Castaic Lake area, spread to more than 10,000 acres as the smaller Sepulveda Fire broke out along Interstate 405.

01/23/2025

CWG live updates: Sunshine over next three days only slightly dents the chill

Arctic air eases up just a bit today.

01/23/2025

Snow potential index: 1/10 (→) Cold air makes snow possible but not really seeing signs of any storm taking shape over the next week.

01/23/2025

Thursday's digit - 3/10: The Arctic grip loosens ever so slightly, allowing readings to near the freezing mark under partly sunny skies. David, CWG

01/22/2025

A new fire north of Los Angeles explodes, already consuming 5,000 acres

Officials issued evacuation orders in and around the Lake Castaic area, predominantly covering state park land. Evacuation warnings – signifying a potential threat to life and property – border the city of Santa Clarita, one residential area closest to the growing fire.

01/22/2025

Bomb cyclone threatens Ireland, with fierce winds expected along British Isles

Storm Éowyn is expected to bring wind gusts that may exceed 80 mph in the hardest-hit zones.

01/22/2025

This is a once-in-a-generation satellite image that shows snow cover in Houston, New Orleans, the Florida Panhandle and along coastal areas of the Southeast.

Yes, remnant snow cover from previous storms still visible in the DC area.

More at http://cwg.live

01/22/2025

It was cold in a LOT of places in Lower 48 this AM. But lowest temp occurred just 125 miles west of DC in Canaan Valley, W. Va. where it was -28! The area has received 71" of snow since Jan. 1...great place for downhill + cross country skiing.

More info at http://cwg.live

Photo by Chip Chase from White Grass Ski Touring Center

Posted at 1012a Wednesday.

01/22/2025

Coldest morning since 2022 in DC!
Lows 10 to 15 along and east of I95.
Single digits to the west... even 0 in N Montgomery and S Frederick counties.

Low of 15 at Reagan National and 9 Dulles.

Canaan Valley, W .Va. hit 27 below!!!

What was your low temp this morning???

Read more at http://cwg.live

01/22/2025

Great map from Ben Noll showing how much snow fell from the southern storm. Record snows in New Orleans, Lafayette, Mobile and Pensacola.

Just missed it here in DC!