Forecast Discussion
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Monday AM Forecast: Winter weather coming to an end, big changes on the way
Posted 5:56 AM 12/23/2024 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
We will be flipping the script on the weather pattern the next couple of days. Highs in the 70s will return tomorrow, with increasing cloud cover and rain coverage by Christmas day.
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Yesterday
Sunday PM Forecast: Shifting to warmer weather, showers a possibility on Christmas
Posted 5:15 PM 12/22/2024 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
With only one more cold night to go, the weather will soon transition to a much warmer pattern. The warmth will be felt by Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Rain will also become an important consideration for outdoor plans around the holiday.
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Saturday PM Forecast: Frost likely early Sunday, return of warmth by Christmas
Posted 10:41 PM 12/21/2024 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The ingredients will be in place for a frosty Sunday morning across the Capital Area. Some areas will even dip below freezing. But into next week, the weather will reverse course. These changes will be felt by Christmas Day.
Tonight & Tomorrow: With clear skies (More)
12/20/2024
Friday PM Forecast: A weekend chill, defrosting closer to Christmas
Posted 3:53 PM 12/21/2024 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
A second cold front passage will send temperatures falling through the final weekend ahead of Christmas. Many will be facing frost and freeze conditions again. The weekend chill will be followed up by a warming trend - just in time for Santa's arrival.
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12/19/2024
Thursday PM Forecast: cool now, but second cold front could make it frosty by the weekend
Posted 4:46 PM 12/19/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
With one cold front through the Capital Area, cooler temperatures have returned. A second cold front could make it downright chilly for the final weekend ahead of Christmas.
Tonight & Tomorrow: With a day of cool, dry air advancing into the region, much lower (More)
12/18/2024
Wednesday PM Forecast: pair of cold fronts to break the warm spell
Posted 4:10 PM 12/18/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A cold front will be making its way south across the state tonight. A return to seasonably cool temperatures is expected. More importantly, no more fog and visibility issues are anticipated for the commutes.
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12/17/2024
DENSE FOG ADVISORY in effect for Wednesday morning
Posted 4:56 PM 12/17/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A DENSE FOG ADVISORY in in effect from midnight to 10am Wednesday as fog could create visibilities of one-quarter mile or less. These low visibilities could make driving conditions hazardous, especially where roadways cross water. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and (More)
12/16/2024
Monday PM Forecast: warm and foggy start to the week as we await next cold front
Posted 4:39 PM 12/16/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The last full workweek before Christmas will begin warm with occasional, spotty showers and patchy, morning fog. Late Wednesday, a strong cold front will bring a taste of winter ahead of the holiday.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Light southeast winds and mild, muggy air running (More)
12/15/2024
Sunday PM Forecast: Continued warmth, morning fog potential, and an eventual cooldown
Posted 5:29 PM 12/15/2024 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The Storm Station expects a continuation of the warm pattern through midweek. Morning fog might also be an issue for some commutes. But eventually the pattern begins to shift as a cold front slides through the region.
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12/14/2024
Saturday PM Forecast: above average temperatures to stay, fog potential increases
Posted 5:39 PM 12/14/2024 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Temperatures will stay well above average through the middle of next week, with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Along with the warm temperatures, will be the potential for fog, which starts tonight.
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12/13/2024
Friday PM Forecast: warmer pattern emerges this weekend, will have staying power
Posted 8:32 PM 12/13/2024 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A warming trend is underway across the Capital Area. With the milder air, spotty showers will also be possible over the next several days but rain will be an exception rather than the rule.
Tonight & The Weekend: For a second consecutive night, lows in the mid 50s may (More)