Forecast Discussion
Today
Wednesday PM Forecast: Patchy dense fog, showers signaling the approach of a cold front
Posted 8:20 PM 12/17/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Fog and a few showers will be possible on Thursday ahead of another cold front. Its passage will bring a brief, one-day dip in temperatures before the heat builds back in through the weekend and into Christmas week.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will persist for a good (More)
Yesterday
Tuesday PM Forecast: Freeze threat over, warmer days ahead with periodic rain chances
Posted 7:27 PM 12/16/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The freeze threat has ended, giving way to warmer days and periodic rain chances. There are no signs of another Arctic blast at least through Christmas and possibly the end of the year.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Bitter cold is now in the past, with no freezes anticipated (More)
12/15/2025
Monday PM Forecast: One more freezing night followed by a big temperature turnaround
Posted 6:14 PM 12/15/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
While still getting below freezing in most neighborhoods early Tuesday, a slight warming trend will begin. Further temperature improvements will become more dramatic throughout the rest of the week.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect another cold night ahead, but it will (More)
12/14/2025
Sunday PM Forecast: Extended freeze tonight with hard freeze possible
Posted 9:58 PM 12/14/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY will be in effect from 9 p.m. Sunday through 9 a.m. Monday for the entire region. This means that temperatures or wind chills will drop low to pose a risk of hypothermia if proper precautions aren’t taken. Morning lows will fall into the mid-20s for (More)
12/13/2025
Cold Weather Advisory issued ahead of arctic plunge
Posted 5:45 PM 12/13/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
A *Cold Weather Advisory* has been issued from 9 p.m. Sunday until 9 a.m. Monday. Very cold wind chills ranging from 12 to 20 degrees will impact locations along and north of the Interstate 10/12 corridor. Wind chills of 20 to 25 degrees will affect (More)
12/12/2025
Friday PM Forecast: Warm Saturday before a strong front brings an arctic blast
Posted 5:41 PM 12/12/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Temperatures will be well above normal Saturday ahead of a strong cold front. After this front passes, the coldest air of the season so far will follow.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy skies stick around overnight, with a few lingering showers and lows in the (More)
12/11/2025
Thursday PM Forecast: next cold front to deliver coldest temperatures so far this season
Posted 5:40 PM 12/11/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
After a stint of crisp air, a gradual warming trend will carry through Saturday. A strong cold front will then blast through Sunday morning, delivering the coldest temperatures so far this winter season.
Friday & Saturday: lots of clouds, mild
(More)...12/10/2025
Wednesday PM Forecast: more 70s follow weak front, temperature whiplash over weekend
Posted 6:07 PM 12/10/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Two cold fronts are in the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. The first will simply pause a warming trend. The second will deliver a significant chill but be short-lived and likely serve as the last taste of cool air before Christmas.
Thursday: clear and crisp
(More)...12/9/2025
Tuesday PM Forecast: Warmer days ahead, Capital Area shaking off the cold
Posted 4:47 PM 12/9/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The Capital Area is finally shaking off the cold, meaning warmer afternoons and more sunshine will make outdoor plans easier through the rest of the week.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Frost should not be a major issue moving forward. The night will begin on a mostly clear note (More)
12/8/2025
Monday PM Forecast: Chilly start to the week, but jackets may soon get a rest
Posted 4:44 PM 12/8/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
While another chilly start in the 30s is expected Tuesday, jackets may get a break later in the week as increasing sunshine moves temperatures higher.
Tonight & Tomorrow: After showing no signs of breaking earlier in the day, low clouds finally gave way quickly after (More)