Capital Weather Gang

Forecast: Beautiful, bright days ahead...

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:20:14 -0500

But chance of rain from Ida Tuesday night * CWG's winter outlook | CWG's annual photo contest * * Outside now? Weather Wall | Follow Ida: Hurricane Tracking Center * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Sunny and mild. 68-71. | Tonight: Mostly clear. 40-46. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. 67-70. | A Look Ahead FORECAST IN DETAIL Not much to complain about this weekend, and the fine weather will stay with us for a bit before more typical fall weather arrives. Sunny and 70s isn't something I get to say much in the month of November, but for today and tomorrow it will fit the bill perfectly. Look to the tropics come Tuesday night and into Wednesday as the path of the leftover moisture from Ida will have a large impact on how long we stay dry. Today (Sunday): If you thought yesterday was nice, today will do you one better. I'll take

Forecast: Nothing but sunshine

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:50:00 -0500

Warming trend begins * CWG's winter outlook | CWG's annual photo contest * * Follow Ida: Hurricane Tracking Center * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Mostly sunny. 57-62. | Tonight: Clear. 36-44. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. 64-68. | A Look Ahead | Get Express Forecast by E-mail FORECAST IN DETAIL In our recent interview with Washingtonian.com, I rated this area's forecasting difficulty a "5" on a 1-10 scale (with 10 indicating most difficult). Sure, we have our share of tough forecasting days here, but stretches like we have now are a walk in the park. A huge area of high pressure over eastern third of U.S. will give us three, maybe four consecutive days of sunshine, with ever increasing temperatures. Enjoy! Temperatures: Current area temperatures. Powered by Weather Bonk. Map by Google. Hover over and click icons for more info. Click and hold on map to pan. Refresh page to update. See

PM Update: Cool and breezy, turning 'freezey'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:15:53 -0500

Mostly sunny weekend with warming temperatures * Capital Weather Gang 2009-10 Winter Outlook | Photo contest * * Freeze Warning tonight along & east of I-95 (map) | Weather Wall * Even with wall-to-wall sunshine today, it has been a rather chilly one. Gusty northwest breezes have brought with them wintry wind chills and an early taste of cold to come. Highs are mainly topping out in the lower 50s across the area -- about 10 degrees below average. Good news is the winds are about to subside, bad news (for greenery lovers) is that the growing season is about to end for many spots east of I-95 that have yet to see a freeze this year. Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this image bigger on our Weather Wall. Through Tonight: We're looking

CWG shoots the breeze with Washingtonian.com

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:30 -0500

* Mighty fine weekend: Full Forecast | CWG's 2009-10 Winter Outlook * Putting our high-tech predictive capabilities to work. CWG's Jamie Jones (left), Jason Samenow (middle) and Dan Stillman (right). Photo by Chris Leaman. Washingtonian.com's Capital Comment Blog had some interesting questions for Capital Weather Gang's chief meteorologist Jason Samenow, lead meteorologist Dan Stillman, and technology lead Jamie Jones in an interview this week... On a scale of 1 to 10, rate the difficulty of predicting Washington weather--1 being "easy as pie" and 10 being "you have a better chance of winning the lottery." Jason: "I'd say a 5. Forecasting here is pretty straightforward about half of the time, but the other half of the time it alternates between challenging and bewildering. 'Bewildering' being the operative word when trying to pin down the rain/snow line in winter." Dan: "I'd give it a 6. It's certainly no piece of cake, but

Forecast: Mighty fine weekend follows Friday chill

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:50:30 -0500

Cold tonight; Freeze Warning along & east of I-95 * CWG's 2009-10 Winter Outlook | Hypothermia season underway * * Follow Ida: Hurricane Tracking Center | Enter our photo contest * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Bright sun. Breezy. Low 50s. | Tonight: Clear & chilly. Upper 20s to mid-30s. | Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. Upper 50s to low 60s. | Sunday: Mostly sunny, oh-so-pleasant. Upper 60s. | A Look Ahead | Get Express Forecast by E-mail FORECAST IN DETAIL Payback time. After all those weekends and multi-day periods of cold rain, drizzle, clouds, and general blahness, we cash in and then some this weekend. Just brave today's breezy chill, and the weekend will prove very enjoyable with sunshine and pleasant temperatures, both of which look to stay through Monday. Temperatures: Current area temperatures. Powered by Weather Bonk. Map by Google. Hover over and click icons for more info. Click and hold on

PM Update: A shower or two, then clearing

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:15:19 -0500

Mostly sunny Friday before cold Friday night * Capital Weather Gang 2009-10 Winter Outlook | Photo contest * * Outside now? Radar, temps & more: Weather Wall | Traffic * Lots of sun visited the area again this morning and highs have reached up between 55 and 60 many spots. Though we've seen more in the way of clouds during the afternoon, just a stray shower or two is expected through early evening, and any cloudiness should subside as the sun sets. A sometimes gusty wind from the northwest adds an extra chill to the air through the night and into tomorrow. Radar: Latest D.C. area radar loop shows movement of precipitation over past two hours. Powered by HAMweather. Refresh page to update. Click here or on image to enlarge. Or see radar bigger on our Weather Wall. Through Tonight: After evening clouds and isolated showers dwindle, a mostly clear

Capital Weather Gang 2009-10 Winter Outlook

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:30 -0500

Odds favor cold, snowy winter * 5-Day Forecast | Hypothermia season underway | Photo contest * After a string of lackluster winters, this one could deliver for cold/snow lovers. We are forecasting the coldest winter since 2003-04 and the snowiest winter since the epic winter of 2002-03 when 40-60 inches buried the region, unless El Niño (an event characterized by warmer-than-normal sea-surface temperatures over the equatorial Pacific that can lead to shifts in weather worldwide) has some tricks up its sleeves. Already, this El Niño event has reached moderate levels. The biggest threat to our forecast is the possible development of a strong El Niño. Often, when an El Niño gets too strong, we get flooded with warm air resulting in mild air and rain rather than snow. We're giving this a 30% chance. On the other hand, if the El Niño weakens rather than strengthens, it would likely result

Forecast: Sunny stretch to settle in

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500

But some clouds today, maybe a shower * Hypothermia season underway | Our winter outlook * * Follow Hurricane Ida: Hurricane Tracking Center * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny, 20% chance of a shower. 55-60. | Tonight: Partly cloudy & chilly. 34-39. Tomorrow: Mostly sunny, but breezy & cooler. 50-55. | A Look Ahead | Get Express Forecast by E-mail FORECAST IN DETAIL With the possible exception of today's partly sunny skies (and the slightest chance of a lone shower), the forecast through early next week looks pleasant, with abundant sun and little to no chance for precipitation. Temperatures today through Saturday may be a bit on the cool side -- and a few degrees below normal -- but warmer readings are likely by Sunday into early next week. All the while, though, we hold onto mostly sunny skies. Radar: Latest regional radar loop shows movement of precipitation over past

PM Update: Cloudy evening and night. A shower?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:15:53 -0500

Cool and partly sunny Thursday with some breezes * Hypothermia season | Photo contest | Tomorrow: Our Winter Outlook * * Outside now? Radar, temps & more: Weather Wall | Traffic * Plentiful morning sun gave way to increasing afternoon clouds ahead of a cold front approaching the area. Highs generally reached only the mid-50s, but light winds helped make it feel pleasant in the sun. Clouds continue to increase through evening and we could see a shower or two into the overnight as the front moves by and gets a storm going off the coast. Radar: Latest regional radar loop shows movement of precipitation over past two hours. Powered by HAMweather. Refresh page to update. Click here or on image to enlarge. Or see radar bigger on our Weather Wall. Through Tonight: We'll be mostly cloudy overnight and there is the chance of some passing showers. Any rain that

Hypothermia season underway for D.C.'s homeless

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:30:32 -0500

Wx and the city * Cool end to work week: Full Forecast | Tomorrow: Our winter outlook * Yvonne McKethan waits for a place to sleep at the John L. Young Catholic Charities Center in the District. (By Melina Mara -- The Washington Post) Already this week, daylight saving time has vanished, nights have become longer and colder, and hypothermia season has officially begun in the District. Residents in the D.C. metro area -- including the homeless population and their providers -- have begun to feel the effects of the approaching winter. Earlier this week, I spoke with a young man who has been homeless for six months and has yet to experience a winter on the streets. "Summer wasn't too bad," he said with a shrug. "But winter, you know ... " His voice trailed off as he turned his eyes away with an anxious look that required no

Forecast: Cool finish to work week, then warmer

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:50:30 -0500

A fair amount of sun, just a little rain in the forecast * Fall storm showed links to El Niño | Enter CWG's photo contest * * Outside now? Clouds, webcam & more: Weather Wall | Traffic * * Coming Tomorrow: CWG's 2009-2010 Winter Outlook * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly sunny a.m. Increasing p.m. clouds. Mid-50s. | Tonight: Mostly cloudy. 50% chance of light showers. Mid-30s to low 40s. | Tomorrow: Partly sunny. Breezy p.m. with chance of a stray shower. 50s. | A Look Ahead | Get Express Forecast by E-mail FORECAST IN DETAIL Sure does feel like winter is around the corner: The sun is setting before many people have left work; the World Series is coming to a close; the Wizards and Caps are in season; our winter outlook comes out tomorrow; and the National Christmas Tree lighting is only a month away. Highs in the 50s

PM Update: Mostly clear (and frosty?) tonight

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:15:00 -0500

Sunshine Wednesday giving way to clouds late * Fall storm showed links to El Niño | CWG's annual photo contest * * Frost Advisory west of I-95 from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday (map) * * Temps & more: Weather Wall | Thursday: Our Winter Outlook * This is the kind of fall weather I love around here. Crisp morning lows have risen to highs in the low-and-mid 60s under mostly sunny skies. The only down side is a bit of a gusty breeze from the northwest, but since it's not too intense it is not too much of a problem. Mostly clear skies continue through the night, probably leading to some frost in the coldest locations. Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this image bigger on our Weather Wall. Through Tonight: We

Remarkable fall storm showed links to El Niño

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:45:30 -0500

* Full Forecast | October recap | This week: Our Winter Outlook * Snowfall amounts from Oct. 27-29 in north and northeast Colorado. Courtesy of NOAA/National Weather Service. Two images capture a remarkable storm that dumped record snow last week in Colorado, flooded parts of the South Central states, and spawned an EF-2 tornado that tore through downtown Shreveport, La. (population 200,000). The first image (above) shows the absolutely phenomenal snowfall totals in Colorado, where accumulations of one to two feet were common in the Front Range metro areas, including Denver and Boulder. The jackpot was found in the mountains and foothills to the west and northwest of Denver, with 46 inches of snow recorded near Pinecliffe. Keep in mind that this snowstorm occurred at the same time baseball's World Series kicked off -- a period most people typically call "fall." It was a bit early for 46 inches of

Forecast: Very nice weather for voters

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:40 -0500

But trending cooler after today's 60s * Recap: A wet October | CWG's photo contest * * Later this week: Our winter outlook | Weather Wall * EXPRESS FORECAST Today: Partly to mostly sunny. 60-64. | Tonight: Mostly clear and cool. 35-40. | Tomorrow: More sunshine, but cooler. 52-56. | A Look Ahead | Get Express Forecast by E-mail FORECAST IN DETAIL Pleasant weather is expected today, but some changes are impending that will yield a little bit more chill for the balance of the week, particularly for the overnight and early morning times. A push of cooler air from Canada will dominate the weather picture starting tonight through Friday. There is also a chance of clouds and showers later this week. Stronger warming trends and a hint of Indian Summer could return late this weekend and especially into early next week. Temperatures: Current area temperatures. Powered by Weather Bonk.

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PM Update: Stubborn clouds prepare to dwindle

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:15:00 -0500

Sunshine increases during the day Tuesday * A wet October recap | CWG's annual photo contest * * Outside now? Radar, temps & more: Weather Wall | Traffic * Clouds that have been hard to fully kick out of the area still remain, mainly over eastern sections. The further west one goes the more sun there's been. Highs today were mostly in the upper 50s (cloudier spots) to the low 60s (sunnier spots). For those ready for a stretch of calm and possibly rain-free weather, it looks like we may just be able to deliver! Webcam: Latest view of D.C. from the Netherlands Carillon at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy National Park Service. Refresh page to update. See this image bigger on our Weather Wall. Through Tonight: Evening temperatures fall back through the 50s as skies remain variably cloudy. We stay partly to mostly cloudy overnight which should keep temperatures from