WUSA9 has issued its first snowfall call ahead of a potentially major winter storm expected to impact the region this weekend, as confidence continues to grow in significant snow and ice across much of Maryland and Virginia.
Maryland
As social media fills with throwback photos from 2016 as part of a January trend marking ten years since that year, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) used the moment to highlight how much its operations have changed over the past decade.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the District of Columbia and large portions of Maryland and Virginia from Saturday evening through Monday morning.
Snow is expected to blanket the region (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) on Sunday, with impacts likely to stretch into the start of next week, according to the latest thinking shared by NBC4 meteorologist Amelia Draper.
Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness ahead of a winter weather system expected to bring accumulating snow and possible ice across parts of Maryland beginning Saturday afternoon and continuing into Sunday.
A major winter storm is expected to impact the region from Saturday afternoon through Sunday night, with National Weather Service (NWS) forecasters warning of a high impact event that could bring heavy snow, dangerous travel conditions, and extreme cold.
Fifteen years ago this week, CAVA opened its very first restaurant in Bethesda (4832 Betheada Ave. at Bethesda Row). What started as a bold idea has since grown into several hundred locations nationwide, along with a brand that has reshaped fast casual dining through a focus on Mediterranean flavors, hospitality, and community.
The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Threat for the Baltimore-Washington region to the highest possible level, classifying the upcoming system as an extreme winter storm with the potential for major, high-impact conditions across much of Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
A major winter storm is increasingly likely to impact the Mid-Atlantic and much of the eastern United States this weekend, with heavy snow and dangerous ice possible from Saturday into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. (more…)
Montgomery County has extended the Extreme Cold Alert until 3pm on Friday, January 23. Wind chills are expected to fall below 32°F, and residents are advised to dress in layers and take precautions if spending extended time outdoors. (more…)
Maryland is well represented on the 2026 Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants list, with 12 restaurants either located in the state or operating a Maryland location. The selections span multiple counties and cuisines, highlighting the depth and diversity of Maryland’s dining scene.