News & Features How common are tornadoes in the DC area? A look at the region’s twister history The region averages about 10 tornadoes per year, focused in summer. By Ian Livingston / May 30 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
DC Weather, Explained The DC snow hole, explained An explanation of why big snowstorms often seem to miss D.C. — and why the region’s “snow hole” is both myth and reality. By Jason Samenow and Dan Stillman / May 30 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
News & Features What are weather models? A breakdown of weather models, how we use them and what they can do. By Jason Samenow / May 30 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
News & Features Air quality in DC: What you need to know about pollution, risks and trends A guide to DC’s air pollution trends, health risks and worst air days. By Jason Samenow and Ian Livingston / May 30 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
DC Weather, Explained DC has two 'nice day' seasons. Here’s when they happen. The spring version is a bit longer, but autumn's is more complete. By Ian Livingston / May 30 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
News & Features The 10 biggest snowstorms on record in Washington, DC From Snowmageddon to Knickerbocker: D.C.’s all-time biggest snowstorms. By Jason Samenow / May 30 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
DC Weather, Explained DC can be a stormy place. Here's when. Peak of the peak of season is about mid-June through July. By Ian Livingston / May 30 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
News & Features How likely is a white Christmas in DC? The odds of a white Christmas in D.C. — and why snow on Dec. 25 is so rare. By Jason Samenow and Kevin Ambrose / May 29 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
DC Weather, Explained How the cherry blossoms bloom in DC A guide to the six-stage bloom process that leads to D.C.’s famous cherry blossom peak. By Jason Samenow / May 29 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Here's what causes really big snowflakes The science behind giant snowflakes — and the atmospheric conditions that help them form. By Jason Samenow / May 29 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
DC Weather, Explained The Capital Weather winter storm impact scale Our scale focuses on expected impacts, not just snowfall totals By Jason Samenow / May 29 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
News & Features What is the fall equinox — and why it matters A look at the science and seasonal changes tied to the official start of fall. By Justin Grieser and Jason Samenow / May 29 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
