The Capital Weather Gang attempts to explain just why D.C. got hit with so much snow this weekend. It’s a little bit technical, but essentially a weather pattern from the North Pole sent lots of cold air down towards us, while El Niño’s warm water provided the moisture.
So that explains it. But the Capital Weather Gang adds one more detail — neither feature looks to dissipate anytime soon, meaning we could be in for one heck of a snowy winter.
Read their full explanation here.