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Dangerous wind chills move into DC area behind an Arctic cold front

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Dangerous wind chills move into DC area behind an Arctic cold front

When to take action to clear ice and snow from your home’s roof

When to take action to clear ice and snow from your home’s roof

‘Mountains of ice’: Leftovers from winter storm continue to slow travel for DC-area commutes

‘Mountains of ice’: Leftovers from winter storm continue to slow travel for DC-area commutes

Some DC-area residents are taking dramatic steps to ‘reserve’ their parking spots

Some DC-area residents are taking dramatic steps to ‘reserve’ their parking spots

Snow, ice continue to cause major headaches for Montgomery Co. commuters

Snow, ice continue to cause major headaches for Montgomery Co. commuters

‘Dangerous and deadly’: First responders urge people to stay off the ice

‘Dangerous and deadly’: First responders urge people to stay off the ice

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Montgomery County Council members press transportation, school officials about snow removal

Montgomery County Council members press transportation, school officials about snow removal

What the DC region is doing with the ‘snowcrete’ it’s hauling off the streets

What the DC region is doing with the ‘snowcrete’ it’s hauling off the streets

DC Public Works crews struggle to pick up trash in icy conditions

DC Public Works crews struggle to pick up trash in icy conditions

Light snow expected around the DC area Tuesday evening

Light snow expected around the DC area Tuesday evening

Wildlife officials warn against feeding animals during cold weather

Wildlife officials warn against feeding animals during cold weather

DC-area school districts respond to parents’ criticism of snow days

DC-area school districts respond to parents’ criticism of snow days

LIVE WEATHER UPDATES: ‘Essential Water Use Only’ request lifted for Prince George’s, Montgomery counties

LIVE WEATHER UPDATES: ‘Essential Water Use Only’ request lifted for Prince George’s, Montgomery counties

‘In Phil we trust’: DC’s weather forecasting rodent makes Groundhog Day prediction

‘In Phil we trust’: DC’s weather forecasting rodent makes Groundhog Day prediction

What’s DC doing to get schools, streets, sidewalks back to normal in snowstorm aftermath?

What’s DC doing to get schools, streets, sidewalks back to normal in snowstorm aftermath?

A week after the snowstorm, neighbors help neighbors in DC

A week after the snowstorm, neighbors help neighbors in DC

Bone‑chilling winds rip through DC area Sunday

Bone‑chilling winds rip through DC area Sunday

Bitter cold grips DC region this weekend but a freeze reprieve is coming

Bitter cold grips DC region this weekend but a freeze reprieve is coming

How cold is too cold for an outdoor workout, and just how dangerous is shoveling for your heart?

How cold is too cold for an outdoor workout, and just how dangerous is shoveling for your heart?

Prince George’s Co. leaders make a promise about snow and ice removal

Prince George’s Co. leaders make a promise about snow and ice removal

DC school kids trek slippery sidewalks to go back to school

DC school kids trek slippery sidewalks to go back to school

Bitter cold but bright skies expected in DC area

Bitter cold but bright skies expected in DC area

Dozens of water main leaks and breaks have WSSC Water crews busy

Dozens of water main leaks and breaks have WSSC Water crews busy

And the winner of WTOP’s Snowzilla 2026 Contest is …

And the winner of WTOP’s Snowzilla 2026 Contest is …

Galleries and Video

Snowboarding near U.S. Capitol

January 26

PHOTOS: Snow, ice storm turns DC region into winter wonderland

June 20

PHOTOS: Thunderstorms whack DC area, toppling trees and causing 200K outages

Lightning over the Arlington Memorial Bridge

May 6

WATCH: How AI is helping meteorologists with storm predictions

Cosimos Cendo

January 6

PHOTOS: First major snowstorm of 2025 turns DC region into a winter wonderland

January 19

PHOTOS: Snow blankets DC region for 2nd time in a week

Flooding in Annapolis

January 10

PHOTOS: DC-area deluge leaves fallen trees, flooded roads and lots to clean up

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