D.C. area forecast: Cold stranglehold eases a bit, maybe afternoon flurry
A series of clippers swing through the region over the next 5 days, reinforcing the cold air but with not much new snow to show for it.
A series of clippers swing through the region over the next 5 days, reinforcing the cold air but with not much new snow to show for it.
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Today's highs in the teens were the coldest they have ever been on this date across the area. Single digits for most tonight, and only a warm up to the 20s tomorrow.
Here is the tale of how key elements interacted to produce the Washington region’s most significant snowfall in three years.
After the last few winters, we wondered if a quality cold snow event was even still possible around the city. Yesterday proved it is!
Tuesday's storm was a slow starter, and not without some drama. But, ultimately, our forecast for this event was a strong one, with an exception here or there.
Today's brutal wind chills back off a bit by tomorrow, but we remain extremely cold through Friday, with a few chances of flurries and snow showers Thursday into the weekend.
Once the snow ends, the big story is going to be the combination of cold and wind and subzero wind chills.
The next several hours are prime time for this storm as snow mounts, winds crank (gusts over 30 mph are possible), and temperatures fall towards 20.
Snow has developed in the region and should gradually increase in coverage and intensity during the day.
Look for snow to start flying by mid-morning and get heavier during the afternoon. By the time it tapers this evening, it's likely our biggest snow in almost three years.