Precipitation

  • October continues warm Washington weather trend

    10/31/12 10:36 PM Comment

    Although blustery and cold weather has settled in to round out the month, it is only a drop in the bucket compared to the warm month that preceded this chilly spell.

  • Snow and Hail This Past Wednesday? Not so Fast my Friend!

    4/13/12 9:46 PM Comment

    Did you spot some hail mixed in with snow with our windy/cold spring day this past Wednesday? Don’t feel bad if you answer yes, because even meteorologists mistake what actually fell with the snow fairly often as well.

  • March: A month of warm records! (UPDATED)

    4/1/12 1:19 PM Comment

    The winter we didn’t have sure has taken off into spring very early this year! The cherry blossoms peaked earlier than normal and now at the end of the month vegetation is all in bloom. So, how warm was this third month of 2012?

  • New climate averages will be released Monday

    8/1/11 3:11 PM Comment

    The newest set of yearly, monthly and daily average temperatures and precipitation for every weather station in the U.S. will be released on Aug. 1. How do the numbers compare to the current climate averages in Washington, D.C.?