After more than 18 years with The Washington Post, the Capital Weather Gang announced Sunday that it is leaving the newspaper and returning to its roots as an independent weather outlet under the name Capital Weather.
Beginning May 31, readers can find the team at CapitalWeather.com, marking a return to the independent model that first launched the popular weather operation in 2004 before it partnered with The Washington Post in 2008. In a message shared with readers, the team expressed gratitude to The Post and the community that helped it grow over nearly two decades.
“We are deeply grateful to The Post for believing in local weather journalism and helping us grow from a small blog into one of the nation’s leading weather communities,” the group wrote. “Most of all, we want to thank you — our readers. Since 2008, your questions, comments, storm reports, photos and enthusiasm have helped shape Capital Weather into a uniquely interactive community.”
The team said it will continue serving the Washington region with trusted forecasts, weather analysis, and climate coverage while maintaining a relationship with The Washington Post during major local weather events and significant weather and climate stories.
According to Capital Weather, the organization has become one of the region’s most trusted weather resources over the past two decades, providing coverage ranging from daily forecasts and severe weather tracking to climate analysis and educational content.
“What started as a passion project has grown into a widely followed source for DC-area weather, helping readers navigate everything from quiet blue-sky days to record-setting storms,” the group wrote.
The newly independent operation includes more than 10 contributors, including eight meteorologists, a photographer, and a business manager. Most members of the team have worked together for well over a decade.
For many residents across Montgomery County and the broader Washington region, Capital Weather Gang became a daily source for weather forecasts, winter storm coverage, severe weather alerts, and detailed explanations of weather patterns affecting the area.
