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Winter forecast: This winter will be snowier than last
WASHINGTON — Get your shovels ready, because this winter could be snowier than usual for the D.C. region. “What we’re predicting in the D.C. metro area is above average,” NBC Washington Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer…
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Why forecasting D.C.’s weather can be so tough
WASHINGTON — D.C. is notorious for politicians, traffic … and often being a tough place to predict the weather. WTOP talked about it with two of NBC Washington’s meteorologists, who say one big reason is…
3 years ago -
Could D.C. area have a bad winter? Meteorologists look to Siberia
You’re likely not worried about how much snow is piling up in Siberia. But NBC 4’s meteorologists are as they work on crafting a winter weather forecast.
3 years ago -
In Takoma Park, these snow angels do some heavy lifting
TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Every time it snows enough to close schools in Montgomery County, snow angels appear. Not the kind you make when you make an impression in the newly fallen snow, but real,…
4 years ago -
4-wheel drive is not foolproof in snow
DALE CITY, Va. — Even as schools close and transportation leaders ask people to stay off the roads, police and other experts have advice for drivers who do have to be out when it’s snowing…
4 years ago -
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.…
4 years ago -
Frigid Friday: Show us your temps
Friday brought record-breaking and single-digit temperatures. WTOP listeners shared just how cold their neighborhood got Friday.
4 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…
4 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.…
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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.
5 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.
5 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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