Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 am on Sunday, November 2nd, when we turn clocks back one hour and gain an extra hour of weekend sleep. The time change also means earlier sunsets and darker evening commutes across our area.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Northwest Montgomery County from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday, October 24.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Frost Advisory for Northwest Montgomery County from 2:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2025.
Residents of Maryland and the DC Metro area are already wondering what kind of winter 2025–2026 will bring, and two of the country’s best-known long-range forecasters are offering very different outlooks. The Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Farmer’s Almanac, each using their own traditional forecasting methods, have released predictions that highlight the uncertainty of what lies ahead.
As school sessions commence and coffee shops bring back their pumpkin-flavored beverages, it’s important to note that this year’s last summer day is technically on Monday, September 22. However, from a meteorological perspective, researchers and scientists mark September 1st as the official end of summer for statistical and record-keeping purposes. The Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang (CWG) has already declared the season’s end in D.C., and MoCoSnow is calling it for Maryland as well, particularly here in Montgomery County.
According to the Farmers’ Almanac‘s 2025-2026 Winter Outlook we are in store for a “cold, snow filled” winter here in Maryland, along with surrounding areas like. Northern Virginia, DC, Pennsylvania, and much of the Atlantic Coast into New Jersey, New York, and New England area.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in Maryland and Northern Virginia, including Montgomery, west central Howard, and southeastern Frederick counties in Maryland, as well as parts of Loudoun and Fairfax counties in Virginia. The warning is in effect until 7:00 PM EDT this Sunday, August 17.
With summer in full swing and thermometers pushing upward, many people are already dreaming of cooler weather. And while most meteorologists would wait until fall to release a seasonal outlook, Gerard Jebaily, the chief meteorologist at FOX 45 in Baltimore, Maryland, has decided to get a head start. In a playful poke at the popular long-range forecasts that often come out months ahead of time, Jebaily released a “very, very early sneak peek” at the upcoming winter.
Montgomery County has issued a Heat Emergency Alert from Friday, July 25 at 8 a.m. through Monday, July 28 at 8 a.m., warning of dangerously high heat index values of 105ºF or more and urging residents to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses and protect pets. (more…)
Lawrence Douglas “Doug” Hill was a prominent meteorologist in the DC metro area. The legendary local meteorologist was synonymous with DC area weather for over three decades. He was born on July 29, 1950, in Towson, Maryland, and passed away on November 22, 2021, at the age of 71 in Leland, North Carolina.
Montgomery County has activated an Extreme Heat Alert for Thursday, 7/17 from 11am to 8pm. Expect the heat index to be above 95ºF. Stay hydrated and take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illness. (more…)