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By A. Camden WalkerUpdated 11 hours ago

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Dozens of deaths linked to winter storms across the United States

41 minutes ago

How the polar vortex could bring winter back with a vengeance

21 hours ago

Quiz: Can you guess from these photos how much snow fell across the U.S.?

2 days ago

Frigid weather saps EV batteries. Here’s how to keep yours running.

3 days ago

Current Conditions and At-a-Glance Forecast

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Current conditions in the D.C. region

National Weather Service forecast

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Latest D.C.-area Coverage

Analysis

D.C. area pasted by week’s second snowstorm. How it happened.

By Jason Samenow, Ian Livingston and Jeff Halverson2 days ago

Snowfall across D.C. region sparks closings, delays for Friday

By Jason Samenow and April BetheaUpdated January 19

Accumulating snow, slick roads expected in D.C. area Friday

By Dan Stillman and Jason SamenowUpdated January 18

Snow is probable again on Friday in D.C. area. Here’s how much could fall.

By Dan StillmanJanuary 17

Leftover snow, cold to delay or close many D.C. area schools Wednesday

By Jason SamenowUpdated January 17

Monthly Outlook

Meet the Gang

Jason Samenow is The Washington Post’s weather editor.

Kasha Patel is the deputy weather editor for the Capital Weather Gang, covering weather, climate and the environment.

Matthew Cappucci is a meteorologist for the MyRadar app and contributor to the Capital Weather Gang.

Dan Stillman is a meteorologist and editor for the Capital Weather Gang.

Ian Livingston is a forecaster/photographer and information lead for the Capital Weather Gang.

A. Camden Walker is a meteorologist and engagement lead for the Capital Weather Gang.

Meet the rest of the Capital Weather Gang

Coverage from around the Nation

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Dozens of deaths linked to winter storms across the United States

At least 27 weather-related deaths were reported in Tennessee alone this month. In Oregon, three people were killed by a fallen electrical wire, but a baby was saved.

By Kelly Kasulis ChoJanuary 22

How the polar vortex could bring winter back with a vengeance

By Matthew CappucciJanuary 21

Frigid weather saps EV batteries. Here’s how to keep yours running.

By Amudalat AjasaJanuary 19

After a slow start, winter weather has stormed the Lower 48 states

By Ian LivingstonJanuary 18

Another wave of bitter Arctic cold is blasting south across the U.S.

By Matthew CappucciJanuary 18

Analysis

This week’s Arctic blast pales in comparison to cold of the past

By Matthew CappucciUpdated January 17

Five things to know about the Arctic blast, winter storms hitting U.S.

By Matthew CappucciJanuary 16

More weather coverage

How the polar vortex could bring winter back with a vengeance

By Matthew Cappucci

Dozens of deaths linked to winter storms across the United States

By Kelly Kasulis Cho41 minutes ago

How to dress to stay warm when it’s super cold

By Angela Fritz

PM Update: The most intense cold is behind us; Monday could hit 40 degrees

By A. Camden Walker

Five way-too-early weather predictions for 2024

By Matthew Cappucci

Climate

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The Latest

PM Update: The most intense cold is behind us; Monday could hit 40 degrees

Updated 11 hours ago

D.C.-area forecast: Harsh cold continues today, then gradually warming this week

Sunday, January 21, at 6 a.m. EST

PM Update: Frigid wind chills tonight and continued cold Sunday

Saturday, January 20, at 2 p.m. EST

D.C.-area forecast: Frigid temperatures of today stick with us through the weekend

Saturday, January 20, at 5 a.m. EST

PM Update: Evening snow showers and slick roads; wicked wind chills Saturday

Friday, January 19, at 6 p.m. EST

Updated D.C. snow forecast: Snow showers linger as roads turn icy this evening

Updated Friday, January 19, at 4 p.m. EST

PM Update: Snow develops late tonight, lasts into Friday afternoon

Thursday, January 18, at 4 p.m. EST

Updated forecast: Winter weather advisory issued for light snow Friday

Updated Thursday, January 18, at 9 a.m. EST

PM Update: Teens for low in spots tonight ahead of a cloudier Thursday

Wednesday, January 17, at 4 p.m. EST

D.C.-area forecast: Frigid into early Thursday. Snow possible Thursday night and Friday.

Wednesday, January 17, at 5 a.m. EST

PM Update: Very cold and still gusty tonight as wind chills approach zero

Tuesday, January 16, at 5 p.m. EST

Updated forecast: Wintry mix ends but it’s cold and icy

Updated Tuesday, January 16, at 11 a.m. EST

D.C. snow updates: Roads are treacherous as region sees most snow in two years

Updated Tuesday, January 16, at 12 a.m. EST

PM Update: Light snow dusting early Monday may accompany coldest air of season

Sunday, January 14, at 4 p.m. EST

D.C.-area forecast: Snow shower chance today, accumulating snow possible late Monday

Updated Sunday, January 14, at 11 a.m. EST

PM Update: Best chances for Sunday snow dusting from brief squall are north and west of town

Saturday, January 13, at 3 p.m. EST