07/23/2025
Hey DMV, you’re not still using that weather app that predicted 16 inches of snow (oh look, a flurry! ❄️) as your everyday weather source, are you?
We’ve built CWG.live to be your mobile-friendly, easy-to-remember 24/7 hub for trusted D.C.-area weather information. Updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists, CWG.live combines forecasts by actual human meteorologists with the convenience of your favorite automated weather app tools.
Here’s your complete guide to CWG.live…
➤ How can I access CWG.live?
Just type “cwg.live” into any browser on any mobile device or desktop computer.
➤ What can I find at CWG.live?
At CWG.live, you’ll get:
📝 “Happening now” & “What’s next?” — A quick, easy-to-digest summary of the current weather and what’s coming over the next several days.
🚩 Breaking weather alerts — When severe or impactful weather is approaching the D.C. region, live updates are posted immediately.
🕒 Hourly and 10-day forecast — For your specific location (if location access is enabled). Powered by Foreca, ranked one of the most accurate forecast providers for the D.C. area. Tap the magnifying glass to change location. Tap the drop-down arrow to switch from temperature to “feels like,” wind, or gusts.
💠 CWG’s detailed D.C.-area forecast — The latest in-depth D.C.-area forecast, including our daily digit and forecast confidence levels, constantly updated by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Always marked with a blue diamond so it’s easy to find.
📡 Radar and warnings map — Track current and forecast radar imagery (displayed when there is a chance of precipitation in the region) and active severe weather warnings issued by the National Weather Service, with your location marked (if location access is enabled).
🔁 Live weather feeds — Including interesting local weather news; sports, concert and beach forecasts; stunning photos; weather explainers; and more.
➤ Is CWG.live free to use?
Yes, CWG.live is free and unrestricted
➤ How is CWG.live different from typical weather apps?
Most weather apps only provide automated forecast information, which often lacks important context and nuance when it comes to potentially impactful weather days.
At CWG.live we offer quick, at-a-glance forecast information, which can sometimes suffice for calm weather days. AND we provide human meteorologist forecasts – concise, but with context – from a team that’s been predicting D.C.-area weather for 20+ years.
➤ Can’t I just follow you on social media like those Facebook meteorologists?
You can (and should!) follow us on social media — but we’re not just a lone Facebook forecaster. (And to be clear, some of those folks are great.)
Capital Weather Gang is a team of seasoned meteorologists, not just one person. And CWG.live is more than a social media feed — it’s your go-to destination for all things DMV weather, both for quick forecast checks and in-depth analysis.
➤ How do I make sure I don’t miss critical weather updates?
You could just sit on CWG.live all day. But we know not *all* of you are weather junkies with a bunch of time on your hands.
When we make a significant forecast update or post an interesting blurb, we typically flag it on our social media feeds (Facebook, Bluesky and X). However, relying on the whims of social media algorithms isn’t the best way to stay on top of breaking weather news.
That’s where our new WhatsApp channel comes in.
➤ Can you tell me more about your WhatsApp channel?
We’ve launched a brand new WhatsApp channel so we can notify you, on your mobile phone, when significant weather is approaching the region. No spam, no constant pings — just the most important and interesting D.C.-area weather info directly from CWG meteorologists:
⚠️ Breaking weather alerts
🌩️ Significant forecast updates
📷 An occasional cool photo or explainer
👉 Tap this invite link — https://tinyurl.com/yc7uzh — to follow our channel. Once you start following, you’ll find our messages in the “Updates” tab at the bottom-left on iPhone or top-center on Android.
🔔 Important: To be notified of real-time alerts, be sure to tap the bell icon at the top right of the CWG WhatsApp channel.
➤ What happened to Capital Weather Gang morning email newsletter?
It’s back! You can subscribe at https://tinyurl.com/hetf3dc9
➤ How come I’m not seeing the hourly/10-day forecast widget or radar on CWG.live?
Some features can only be seen in a web browser. Make sure you are viewing CWG.live in your mobile phone or desktop browser, not the Washington Post app.
➤ How can I add a CWG.live button to my phone?
While it’s simple enough to just type “cwg.live” into your browser, you may prefer to have a shortcut button with CWG logo on your Home Screen. If so, here’s how, for iPhone and Android:
📱🍎 Instructions for iPhone users to add CWG.live to your home screen:
(Approximate time to complete: 3 minutes)
1. In your iPhone web browser, enter the URL to the CWG icon: tinyurl.com/cwgicon. Long press on the icon and Save to Photos.
2. In the browser, enter the URL to the CWG Shortcut: tinyurl.com/cwglive. Tap "Get Shortcut" at the bottom of the screen. Tap "Add Shortcut" at the bottom of screen.
3. On the “All Shortcuts” screen, tap the 3 dots in top right corner of your new "CWG.live" Shortcut. At the very top center of the next screen, tap the small down arrow to the right of "CWG.live". Select "Add to Home Screen".
4. On the next screen, select the framed picture symbol on the left. Select "Choose Photo". Select the Capital Weather Gang icon you saved earlier. Select "Choose".
5. Click "Add" at top right of screen. That's it! You should now have a CWG.live button on your home screen.
(Always remember to open CWG.live in a browser, not in the Wash Post app, to see all features including radar and the hourly forecast for your location.)
📱🤖 Instructions for Android users to add CWG.live to your home screen:
(Approximate time to complete: 3 minutes)
1. In your Android web browser, enter the URL to the CWG icon: tinyurl.com/cwgicon. Long press on the icon and select "Download image"
2. Search the Play store for "Shortcut Maker." Install the free Shortcut Maker app.
3. Open the Shortcut Maker app. Select the “Websites” shortcut. Enter “CWG.live” for shortcut name. Enter “cwg.live” for website link. Tap “Place on Home Screen” at the bottom.
4. Tap “Icon” to edit the icon. Select “Gallery Image” to access the Gallery. Select the Capital Weather Gang icon you saved earlier. Tap check mark at top right. Tap check mark at top right again.
5. Tap “Create Shortcut” at bottom. Tap “Add” at bottom. That's it! You should now have a CWG.live button on your home screen.
(Always remember to open CWG.live in a browser, not in the Wash Post app, to see all features including radar and the hourly forecast for your location.)
➤ What if my CWG.live button keeps opening in the app?
Try switching your browser to private mode and then clicking on the CWG.live button. Hit cancel when it asks to Open on WashPost app. That should make it open in browser going forward.
