MoCoSnow is continuing to monitor and compare winter forecasts from the major local television stations. So far, we’ve looked at FOX 5, and NBC4. WUSA9 meteorologist Topper Shutt and the weather team has released their winter outlook for the 2025–2026 season, offering a prediction that places much of the region, including Montgomery County, near or slightly above average snowfall.
FOX 5 DC meteorologist Mike Thomas says the European weeklies are “certainly building the December excitement,” hinting at a potentially cold and snowy start to winter across the region.
As we do every year, our MoCoSnow team summarizes and compares some of the most popular winter outlooks before the winter season begins. NBC4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer has released his 2025-2026 Winter Outlook, calling for a colder-than-average season with above-normal snowfall across the D.C. region. His forecast puts most of Montgomery County in the 18-30 inch range, with Frederick and areas north/west in Maryland possibly seeing 26-40 inches, and Washington, D.C. and areas south in the 13-20 inch range.
Each year, MoCoSnow summarizes and compares some of the most popular winter outlooks before the season begins, including forecasts from all major local networks, The Washington Post, and online meteorologists who’ve built devoted followings across the region. Earlier this week, we looked at FOX 5 DC’s winter forecast, and now we’re turning to one of the most recognizable independent forecasters in Maryland, Justin Berk.
After more than two centuries of forecasting, the Farmers’ Almanac has announced that its 2026 edition will be its last, closing the book on a publication that’s been part of American life since 1818. The editors shared the news in a heartfelt farewell letter, writing:
The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Central and Southeast Montgomery County from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Friday, November 7.
Each year, MoCoSnow looks at the different Winter Outlook released by major networks in our area. Thursday morning, FOX 5 DC meteorologists Mike Thomas and Tucker Barnes have released their long-awaited 2025-2026 Winter Outlook, and the Washington region could be in for a true mix of winter weather, from a frigid December to a potentially snow-packed January.
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.
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.