The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has shared that a significant pattern change is expected across much of the country as an Arctic Outbreak is forecast to spread from the Northern Plains to the south and east, leading to exceptionally high probabilities of below-normal temperatures expected across much of the East. It also comes with a risk of heavy snow, which is just slight for now.
As colder weather approaches and the potential for winter storms looms in January, we take a closer look at the winter outlooks from the four major networks in the D.C. area. While there hasn’t been much winter weather to discuss so far, it’s crucial to remember that winter is just beginning (we are about ten days into) with plenty of opportunities for snowfall and frigid temperatures still ahead.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of Maryland and Northern Virginia on Tuesday from 5am-1pm, per the National Weather Service (NWS).
Daylight Saving Time (DST) always begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. Many often use the expressions, “spring forward” and “fall back” to help explain which way the clocks are moving. FOX 5 meteorologist Mike Thomas shared a few changes that we would see if President-elect Donald Trump’s statement on eliminating DST.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has announced a Code Green for Thursday, December 5th. Additionally, the school system has announced that outdoor activities will be moved indoors.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Wind Advisory in effect from 9am to 6pm Thursday for portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, southern, and western Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.
The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) has issued an Extreme Cold Alert for Montgomery County from 3 pm Fri, 11/22 to 8 am Sat, 11/23. An Extreme Cold Alert is issued when temperatures and/or wind chill values are expected to be at or below 32. (more…)
The National Weather Service (NWS) has stated that a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect along and west of the Alleghenies through Friday PM/Saturday AM. First flakes of the season are possible on Friday, as light snow could fall in the morning.
While this is not near the DC Metro Area, the first Winter Storm Warning that includes a small portion of the state of Maryland has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS).
The weather team at WUSA9, led by legendary meteorologist Topper Shutt has released its 2024-2025 Winter Outlook, which has the highest snow totals of the outlooks we’ve looked at so far this fall. We have already broken down meteorologist Mike Thomas and FOX 5’s Winter Outlook and Doug Kammerer and the NBC 4 Storm Team’s outlook, so let’s see what channel 9 has to say.
MCPS today sent a message to the community regarding winter weather and the color-coded statuses that are issued when there is inclement weather. A video (available below) featuring superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor also accompanied the message and some have wondered if the video implies that decisions would be made earlier than usual for the school district.