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DC area’s white Christmas dreams blow away. So, where will there be snow?
If you were hoping for a white Christmas, well, once again, those hopes are shattered. However, it will certainly feel more like Christmas around here as compared to the past!
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As Christmas travel begins, so does rain and wind — and even some thunder
Millions of people are starting their Christmas travel on Thursday, and the weather has turned nasty just in time. Find out when conditions will be at their worst.
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Flood watches issued for entire East Coast as heavy rain moves in
As the storms move east and merge together, flood watches have been issued for the entire East Coast from Florida to Maine. There are 17 states under flood watches on Thursday.
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Record-breaking rain leads to water rescues, Md. sewer overflows
The near-constant rain that fell over the weekend across the D.C. region smashed an annual record, stranded drivers and caused sewer overflows.
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Blustery and sunny days ahead as area dries out from weekend deluge
If you’re waking up and getting on the roads in the far outer regions of the D.C. area, be aware that some wet roads could have some ice accumulation overnight, as temperatures may have touched the low 30s.
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Sunday showers come to slow stop after weekend of water rescues, record-setting rain
After a soggy start to the weekend that broke a daily record at Reagan National Airport, bringing more than 2 1/2 inches of rain, showers are finally tapering off Sunday evening. But wet roads and puddles of rain could freeze overnight, as some parts of the region will see temperatures in the low 30s. Here’s what you need to know.
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Teen tells climate negotiators they aren’t mature enough
“You are not mature enough to tell it like is,” she said at the COP24 summit. “Even that burden you leave to us children. But I don’t care about being popular. I care about climate justice and the living planet.”
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As washout continues, water rescues, dangerous roads ensue
Rain will continue to pour down onto the region until Sunday evening. A flood warning is in effect for parts of Virginia until 10:30 p.m. and most of the region is under a flood watch until Sunday morning. Area roads have flooded and drivers should take caution. Here’s what you need to know.
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It’s official: 2018 is DC’s wettest year on record
With Reagan Airport reporting 61.34 inches of rain for the year on Saturday morning, 2018 will go down as D.C.’s wettest calendar year on record — and the rain is still falling.
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Over the top: Friday rain snarls commute; wet-weather record likely to fall by Sunday
Heavy rain and dense fog were in the forecast heading into the weekend, as the D.C. area’s longest rain-free stretch of the year comes to a sudden end starting Friday afternoon.
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Cleanup underway after storm dumps snow in Va., Md.
Parts of the WTOP listening area are cleaning up after a storm dumped close to a foot of snow in southwestern Virginia and prompted school closings and delays in both Virginia and Maryland.
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Southern snow storm reaches central Va., southern Md.
The D.C. area may see some snow flurries or showers during Sunday’s winter storm, though accumulation will be less than significant. The greatest impact will be felt in southern Maryland and central Virginia. Still, what forecasters have dubbed “conversational wintry weather” could make for slippery roadways and an icy start to the workweek. Here’s what you need to know.
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Winter storm causes icy roads across swath of South
A storm spreading snow, sleet and freezing rain across a wide swath of the South has millions of people in its path, raising the threat of immobilizing snowfalls, icy roads and possible power outages.
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The Latest: Police say driver killed by falling tree
The latest on a severe winter storm hitting parts of the U.S. Southeast.
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Winter storm in the Southeast may make travel ‘impossible’
A winter storm tearing through the Southeast threatens to keep residents stuck at home with days of dangerous driving conditions, canceled flights and power outages.
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