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3 Historic Maryland Blizzards That People Who Lived Through Them May Never Forget

Maryland winter memories often come with a precise reference point: the storm before a school reopening, the snowfall that trapped a car, or the second round that filled a freshly cleared path. The state stretches from Appalachian terrain to the Chesapeake and Atlantic coast, so one storm can leave very different memories in different counties.

Maryland · 2d
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Frederick County Wildfire 100% Contained After Burning 63 Acres on North Mountain

Frederick County, Virginia — A wildfire that burned about 63 acres on North Mountain in Frederick County is now 100% contained, and residents who were evacuated have returned home, county officials said. The fire broke out Monday in the North Mountain/Gore area, between Cove Campground and Shawneeland, and threatened...

Frederick County, VA · 3d
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New Winter Forecast Calls for More Than Double the Normal Number of Strong East Coast Storms, Above-Average Snow Possible in Parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia

A new seasonal forecast suggests the East Coast could experience more than twice its normal number of strong storms this winter, with portions of Montgomery County and surrounding areas also included in a region where weather models indicate the potential for above-average snowfall. Washington Post meteorologist Ben Noll shared projections...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d
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Two Mountains, One Long Night: Tri-State Crews Battle Fires in Morgan County, W.Va., and Frederick County, Va.

Two separate mountain fires broke out Monday, Nov. 9, in neighboring states, pulling firefighters from Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia up steep, leaf-covered slopes and keeping crews on the fire lines through the night. One fire burned along the western slope of Cacapon Mountain in Morgan County, W.Va., just...

Morgan County, WV · 3d
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Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Nov. 13-15

A Spirit semifinal, Bright Nights’ final opening night, free shredding, Scouting for Food, the Film Festival, and Titans football and flag football.

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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DC area braces for first hard freeze of the season: what to expect

Washington, DC · 1d

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Maryland Weather Alert Tonight: Snow, Gusty Winds Through Sunday Nov 15

Allegheny Mountains could see snow showers through Sunday, with mountain lows dropping into the 20s.

Maryland · 2d

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Freeze warning issued for parts of Maryland and Virginia, marking end of growing season

BALTIMORE, Md. — Forecasters have issued a freeze warning for portions of central, northern, and southern Maryland as well as northern Virginia, signaling the end of the 2026 growing season. The National Weather Service office in Baltimore and Washington said the warning will be in effect from midnight Friday until 8 a.m. EST Saturday. Temperatures […]

Virginia · 1d

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DC, Maryland, Virginia Weather: Cold, Windy Through Sunday Nov 15

Northwest winds could gust to 35 mph Saturday as chilly conditions persist across the region.

Virginia · 1d

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Chilly and windy weekend across the DMV

Get ready to bundle up for your weekend plans as we’ll see unseasonably cool highs along with gusty NW winds that will make it feel even colder. A Freeze Warning goes into effect at midnight and holds until 8 am Saturday for Stafford, and Spotsylvania Co. and Fredericksburg, VA, along with Charles Co., MD and […]

Fredericksburg, VA · 18h

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Nor'easter timeline for the DMV: When rain tapers off in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Following Thursday's severe storms and hail, a coastal nor'easter is bringing chilly rain and gusty winds across the Northeast on Friday, Nov. 13. Rain is expected to taper off from south to north through Friday afternoon and evening, though higher elevations inland will see accumulating snow. Colder air moves in...

Virginia · 1d

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“Cold, Snowy” Winter Outlook in The Old Farmer’s Almanac November Update

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its November update to its 2026-2027 Winter Outlook, continuing to predict a colder and snowier than normal winter for Montgomery County, D.C., most of Maryland, and Northern Virginia. The Almanac’s general winter outlook map places all of Montgomery County, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia,...

Montgomery County, MD · 12h

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Mid-Atlantic Thanksgiving: 'Micro Blizzards' Could Hit I-81

Harrisburg, PA – Imagine heading south on Interstate 81 for Thanksgiving, traveling through Pennsylvania toward Maryland and Virginia when a wall of blowing snow suddenly sweeps across the highway. Within moments, semitrailers disappear into the whiteout, brake lights become difficult to see and a routine holiday drive turns dangerous.

Pennsylvania · 9h

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Protect Your Plants And Pipes: Charles County Under Freeze Warning Until Saturday Morning

LA PLATA, Md.– The National Weather Service (NWS) Baltimore/Washington office has issued a Freeze Warning for Charles County tonight, and forecasters say it will be the last frost or freeze alert of the year as the 2026 growing season comes to an end. The warning was issued at 11:54...

Charles County, MD · 1d

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Snow Chances Shift As Potential Nor’easter Approaches: Latest Update

A potential Nor’easter could bring the season’s first snowfall to some Northeast communities, but the forecast is shifting as the system approaches. Click here for a new, updated story - Nor’easter Snow Potential Expands As Potent System Nears: What To Know Now The National Weather Service’s W…

Maryland · 4d

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Special Weather Statement for Montgomery County until 9:30 AM – Mocofeed

Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC at 8:22 AM on November 12. Localized dense fog with visibilities dropping below one-quarter of a mile has formed. The fog is patchy, but locally very...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Brief Thursday Morning Rain Gives Way to Windy Cold in Maryland As Garrett County and Snowshoe West Virginia Pick up Mountain Snow

MARYLAND — What once looked like a possible storm for the Mid-Atlantic is now expected to bring only brief rain to most of Maryland on Thursday morning. The surface system is moving faster than the upper-level support needed to strengthen it, cutting down its impact for Baltimore, Washington, and central Maryland. Conditions will turn windy, cooler, and dry later Thursday, while snow still falls over the mountains of western Maryland and West Virginia.

Maryland · 3d

Country Herald

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Northern Virginia Weather Alert: 27° Drop by Friday, Nov 12-16

Northern Virginia faces a sharp temperature swing before sunshine returns Saturday through Monday.

Annandale, VA · 2d

DC News Now

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Warm Wednesday before showers and a late week cooldown arrive

We’ll have one more unseasonably warm day Wednesday before temperatures take a tumble, DMV. You’ll still need the heavier jackets Wednesday morning as temperatures start in the lower to mid-40s. A few suburbs could dip into the upper 30s, but that’s not widespread. We’ll have partly sunny skies into the afternoon with a southerly flow […]

Maryland · 3d

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Veterans Day Storm of 1987: A November surprise for Washington

WASHINGTON(7News) — A November snowstorm is unusual around Washington. A snowstorm that drops nearly a foot at the airport—and brings thunder and lightning with it—is unforgettable. That’s what happened on Veterans Day, November 11, 1987. A deepening area of low pressure brought early-season snow to the East-Central...

Washington, DC · 3d