Are you annoyed because the District salted its roads for what ended up being some rain? Yeah, well Mayor Vince Gray has a message for you. more ›

It was on this day two years ago that the District dug itself out of 18 inches of snow. Today, well, it's bone dry and seasonably chilly. more ›

From alternative rock to Latino music to as much traffic and weather as you can handle -- 99.1 FM has again changed formats. more ›

There's a bright side to the news that the District could face come pretty monumental flooding if climate change continues unabated -- way more waterfront property. more ›

Once again, Old Man Winter says no to statehood, as a forecasted snowstorm in New Hampshire compels D.C. officials to cancel their trip there, where they were to lobby local officials on behalf of the cause. more ›

There's a flurry in D.C. right now. Naturally, every news website is doing something about it. So here's ours. more ›

Phew! It's been quite the year, huh? In this periodic end-of-the-year series, we look at the people and places that made 2011 what it was. In this installment, it's Mother Earth. more ›

Good morning, Washington. The first weekend in December debuts, and it’s going to be sunny and mild with temperatures rising to about 50 by the afternoon. Sans the October snowstorm, the start of the winter season hasn’t been too bad. more ›

Good morning, Washington. It’s going to be a mild, albeit cloudy end to the holiday weekend. Enjoy the gentle weather while it lasts -- Tuesday will usher in rain and once it departs temperatures will drop a good 10 degrees, reminding us that winter is just a few short weeks away. more ›

Good morning, Washington. There’s quite a bit of gray in the forecast for the next few days -- meteorological and otherwise. Clouds will increase over the District with a chance of showers in the suburbs this afternoon, and this morning Mike Allen reports that the bipartisan deficit supercommittee will declare failure Monday. more ›

"Near average" is about all the Post's Capital Weather Gang could muster to describe what the coming winter will look like. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Physical discomfort is part of the Halloween ritual. A masked night out involves harsh fabric, pore-suffocating makeup and limited mobility. It does not usually involve the raw ache of near freezing temperatures. But on Saturday, the Washington area was cold and white, met with an early season storm that covered the region in a mix of sleet and snow. more ›

Good morning, Washington. The D.C. Snow Team did a dry run Friday to give plow drivers a chance to “practice their skills.” It’s unclear yet to what extent they’ll have to use them, but there’s no harm in fine tuning their operation for this rare October storm. From my perch in Northeast I see only puddles, but meteorologists throughout the region tell us that snow has already begun falling in some spots north and west of D.C. more ›

Sure, we know it's sunny outside right now. But, according to reliable reports, certain areas of the Washington metro region may in be store for a rare October Class 3 Killstorm this weekend. more ›

The D.C. time and weather hotline -- which, to our surprise, a whole bunch of city residents still cared deeply about despite the advent of the Internet -- has finally bit the dust. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Freedom Plaza may be a little crowded this morning as antiwar and anti-Wall Street protesters make room for Mayor Vince Gray to kick off the D.C. Full Democracy Freedom Rally and March, planned to coincide with this weekend’s official dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial. more ›

Yesterday evening's weather was certainly ominous, no more so than for the University of Maryland. But did the university overreact? more ›

Good morning, Washington. The National Air and Space Museum closed Saturday and at least one person was pepper-sprayed after hundreds of anti-war demonstrators tried to enter the museum to protest a drone exhibit. The group was carrying signs that are forbidden inside, and some individuals reportedly began shoving guards when asked to leave the signage at the door. more ›

Good morning, Washington. For those of you with an extended holiday weekend, it's going to be a beautiful three days. For those of us looking at no more than our perfunctory time-off, relish Saturday and Sunday’s sunshine. Monday’s certain to arrive sooner than we’d like. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Happy October, and happy new fiscal year. A noticeable drop in temperature this weekend reminds us it’s not too long before we’ll witness a noticeable shift in hues. Some may mourn the loss of warmer days but nearly all of us can look forward to approaching shades of autumn. What the new fiscal year will bring is far less certain. more ›

Good morning, Washington. If you were hoping for a brighter weekend, you’ll be sorely disappointed. A thick fog at dawn gives way to a sticky, damp Saturday. While rain isn't certain, prepare for another couple of gray days. more ›

Good morning, Washington. A crisp Friday was a blunt reminder that the official start of autumn is a little less than a week away. It’s about time for the ceremonious exchange of bare arms for soft sweaters as we head into a cloudy, cool and damp weekend. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Pigskin season has arrived. Tomorrow is the first football Sunday of the year and the Redskins' season-opener. It’s the start of six months of chicken wing rituals as we plunge into the thrilling agony of fantasy football, and it’s a good time to start planning where you’ll watch the games. TBD put together a list of which bars have your favorite teams on the big screen. more ›

We here at DCist headquarters are currently enjoying a brief respite from the rain, but Prince George's County is battling hard to try and get out from under some serious flooding. more ›

The National Cathedral isn't the only thing taking a beating thanks to the ferocity of a deluge which caught many by surprise -- the District's drivers are also having a rough go of it. more ›

As if we haven't had enough water falling from the sky in recent days, the National Weather Service has now extended a Flash Flood Watch that's been in effect over the last couple of days until midnight tonight. more ›

Those of you heading to the second coming of Jesus this evening at Nationals Park -- be sure to bring your umbrella, poncho and a mindset that you might not be witness to such miracles. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Today is going to be hot, sticky and summer-like -- and it may be the last day of its kind for the year as we usher in cooler weather (the morning meteorologists project that persistent 90 degree days have expired for the season). Showers are possible, but the threat of storms really increases tonight and tomorrow. We're also in line for copious amounts of rain this week as what’s left of Tropical Storm Lee heads toward the Washington area. If you see the sun today, enjoy it. more ›

Good morning, Washington. We're on the brink of the symbolic end of summer. Labor Day traditionally signals the conclusion of our dog days, the retiring of certain white attire, and the ushering in of cooler weather. But, of course, Labor Day is much more than a seasonal marker or a fashion barometer; in a year when public sector unions and their opponents were often in the spotlight, this weekend could be a good time to brush up on your holiday history. more ›