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D.C. region braces for more March wintry weather
WASHINGTON — Alright, March — stop it. This is where we should begin to look forward to spring: days are getting longer, next Sunday Daylight Saving Time begins, it is actually the beginning of meteorological spring.…
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Frigid Friday: Show us your temps
Friday brought record-breaking and single-digit temperatures. WTOP listeners shared just how cold their neighborhood got Friday.
3 years ago -
What’s with this long cold snap? A meteorologist explains
WASHINGTON — What’s causing this bitter blast of extreme cold? It’s related to the polar vortex, something meteorologists have known about for a long time, but many of us heard about for the first time…
3 years ago -
Schools slammed for delayed ‘snow-cisions’ during recent winter weather
WASHINGTON — During last Tuesday’s heavy snow, some school systems were lambasted for failing to delay or cancel classes. Thousands of parents and students were marooned in gridlock, especially in Northern Virginia and Montgomery County.…
3 years ago -
A history of disastrous snow storms in the D.C. area
WASHINGTON — Last week, Washington re-learned the hard way that a snowstorm’s societal impact cannot be measured in inches. History has proven that it is not the biggest storms, but those that produce their heaviest…
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Proper position matters: Shoveling snow is heavy-duty exercise
Shoveling snow is drudgery to most of us. But it\’s also heavy duty exercise. And like any other workout, using the proper technique is essential to avoid soreness and injury.
4 years ago -
Winter weather safety: Tips for walking in snow and ice
Driving in snow and ice can be dangerous, but walking in the same conditions can be treacherous as well.
4 years ago -
Expert tips to navigate the worst winter road conditions
An instructor of the Michelin Winter Driving Academy has tips to safely navigate the worst winter weather conditions.
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