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DC area under cold alert as polar vortex stings region 01/22/2025 03:21pm • The D.C. area continues to face frigid temperatures this week as a cold spell stretches over the region and most of the southern East Coast. Here's what you need to know. Listen to WTOP online��and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM. Current traffic conditions Weather forecast Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week 01/21/2025 06:11am • (CNN) ��� As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana winds expected to continue in the coming days. ���Everyone needs to be on high alert,��� Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass DraftKings Promo Code: $200 Instant Bonus for NFL Divisional Sunday 01/19/2025 09:37am • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services New players can go big on Sunday NFL Divisional games between the Rams and Eagles as well as the Ravens and Bills. by signing up with t WTOP ���s Neal���s Signature Sound: The Augenstein Impression Challenge App Contest Official Rules 01/14/2025 11:53am • Official Rules ��NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. ��BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, EACH ENTRANT (or entrant���s parent/legal guardian if entrant is deemed a minor in their state of residency) AGREES TO THESE OFFICIAL RU How a drop in temperature is expected to impact DC-area road conditions for the Monday morning commute 01/12/2025 10:42pm • A sunny Sunday turned into a cold evening, with the possibility for a refreeze that could make the Monday morning commute icy. Here's what you need to know for the start of the work week. The sunny skies that graced the D.C. region Sunday are giving way to a slippery kick off to the Monday work g Road closures, parking restrictions in place for 2025 presidential inauguration 01/12/2025 06:31pm • As Inauguration Day approaches, some road closures parking restrictions are in place throughout D.C. Here's what you need to know. In addition to the Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, President-elect Donald Trump wil also hold a rally the day before at Capital One Arena, which will some traffic impact How VDOT is battling a week���s worth of winter weather 01/11/2025 07:42am • Virginia���s Department of Transportation has over 1,500 trucks across Northern Virginia responding to problematic roads and spots after snow earlier this week, and now it���s prepared to handle the light snow that swept across the D.C. region Friday night. Ellen Kamilakis, a VDOT spokeswoman, sa Winter weather advisory canceled for DC area as light snow falls overnight 01/10/2025 02:30pm • A couple inches of snow blanketed the D.C. region overnight. And there could be some slick spots out there. But the National Weather Service canceled its winter weather advisory around 5 a.m. Here's what you need to know. "Areas of light snow will develop from west to east after sunset; a litt Things to do in the DC area: Mindful Drinking Fest, Bollywood dance class ��� and more! 01/09/2025 02:49pm • Celebrate Dry January among like-minded individuals and some of the best nonalcoholic products available on the market. The Mindful Drinking Fest is back for its fourth year with over three days of programming focused on the benefits of no- and low-alcohol beverages and holistic health practices. What to expect in the forecast for this weekend in the DC area 01/07/2025 06:31pm • Listen live to WTOP online and on 103.5FM for traffic and weather updates on the 8s. You can share photos of the first snowfall of the year on the WTOP app or by tagging WTOP News on X, Instagram and Facebook. For the last few days, the D.C. area has been dealing with the first major winter storm 'You're going to feel it': Windy and bone-chilling temperatures consume DC region 01/07/2025 12:13pm • While the first storm of 2025 set the stage for a fun-filled snow day Monday, that same level of excitement hasn't carried into Tuesday as D.C.-area residents endure bone-chilling temperatures and traverse slick roadways. With the snowfall wrapped, it's going to be all about the below-freezin How much snow has fallen in the DC region? First major snowstorm of 2025 is underway 01/06/2025 12:08pm • Listen live to WTOP online and on 103.5FM for traffic and weather updates on the 8s. You can share photos of the first snowfall of the year on the WTOP app or by tagging WTOP News on X, Instagram and Facebook. Already, around half a foot of snow has fallen across the D.C. region Monday with e Winter Storm Warnings continue as first snowstorm of the season enters DC area 01/05/2025 11:30pm • A winter storm is rolling into the D.C. area Sunday night bringing heavy snow showers and bitterly cold temperatures. Here's what you need to know. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for the D.C. area in effect from 10 p.m. Sunday to 1 a.m. on Tuesday. Between 5 and 9 inch Windy, wintry weekend: What you need to know about the weather 01/04/2025 06:45pm • The D.C. area is bracing for a winter storm, set to blow through on Sunday night and persist into the workweek. Here���s what you need to know. Saturday's cold, gusty weather will give way to snow Sunday evening, according to 7News First Alert Meteorologist Mark Pe��a. The National Weather Ser Freezing temps plus wetness from intense snow squalls make for icy Friday night 01/03/2025 07:24pm • After the D.C. region got pummeled by snow squalls, which produced heavy snow, covering roads and dropping visibility drastically for those driving during rush hour on Friday, an evening freeze will keep drivers on high alert. Friday's blasts of snow and nighttime hard freeze come just days b