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Feb 27, 2017

Report: March Is Coming With Milder-Than-Normal Temperatures

Temperatures will average four to six degrees warmer than normal, according to the Capital Weather Gang.

Feb 08, 2017

Record-Breaking Warmth Today, A Chance Of Snow Tomorrow

But the snowfall won’t amount to much accumulation.

Feb 07, 2017

It Is Record-Breakingly Warm Outside Right Now

At 66 degrees, it beats out the previous record high by 2 degrees.

Aug 29, 2014

The Summer Of 2010 Was So Hot It Only Seemed Like This Year Was Super Cool

Historically, it was a pretty warm summer.

Aug 17, 2012

Resolved: Ronald Reagan is Ruining D.C.’s Weather

You can blame the Gipper for many things, and we’ll include this on the list: he’s screwing with D.C.’s weather measurements. OK, so it’s not Ronald Reagan’s fault per se, but rather the fact that D.C.’s official weather station is located on the grounds of the airport that bears his name.

Mar 01, 2012

Just How Warm was the Winter? Not the Warmest, But Certainly Not Slacking Far Behind

Whether global warming is to blame or not, 2011-2012 will go down as the third-warmest winter in D.C. history.

Jul 11, 2011

D.C. Named Sixth Hottest American City

No, not like that — literally hot.

Jun 07, 2011

Hey, We’re All Going To Melt!

Seriously, going outside tomorrow is going to be rough — the National Weather Service has already installed a heat advisory between noon and 8 p.m. tomorrow, as the heat index could reach 105.

 
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