Capital Weather Gang: April, 2011
Posted at 04:55 AM ET, 04/30/2011
By Jason Samenow
It’s about as good as it gets for a late afternoon spring game. Temps are near 70 to start, but fall back through 60s during the late innings when a light jacket may be warranted. Clear skies.
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Posted at 04:50 AM ET, 04/28/2011
By David Streit
A fine night to hit the ball park. For those of you with a low chill
threshold, a jacket for game's end is not a bad idea. The earlier in the day cold front and storms should be long gone and dry weather prevails.
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Posted at 12:50 AM ET, 04/28/2011
By Jason Samenow
A cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms is approaching the region from the south and southwest. The storms moving in have a history of producing hail and strong winds. They are likely to impact the metro region, generally west of I-95, between 6:00 and 8 p.m from south to north. A tornado watch remains in effect through 8 p.m. Strong tornadoes are unlikely, but an isolated weak tornado could spin up.
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Posted at 04:55 AM ET, 04/26/2011
By Matt Rogers
Chance of a scattered storm, but otherwise warm and muggy.
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Posted at 04:50 AM ET, 04/26/2011
By Matt Rogers
Widely scattered thunderstorms should steer clear of the game, but there is still a chance for disruption.
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Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 04/07/2011
By Jason Samenow
Sorry for the grim headline, but there’s no escaping Friday’s miserable forecast. At least, we got in a good one today, with filtered sushine and mid-to-upper 60s this afternoon (update: we’ve touched 70 as of 4 p.m.). We cloud over tonight, with rain developing late that continues throughout tomorrow.
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Posted at 04:55 AM ET, 04/02/2011
By Ian Livingston
A few showers may pop up during the game, and while drips could temporarily be numerous, it does not look like a sustained washout. Bring some rain gear just in case.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 04/01/2011
By Camden Walker
Heading into the weekend we slowly lose this wintry pattern behind us, but not before more cool and cloudy times through at least Saturday. A shower or two is possible, but by Sunday the sun should make more of a consistent appearance.
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Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 03/31/2011
By Jason Samenow
Low clouds, mist, and showers have prevailed today along with much below average temperatures. Highs have only managed the low 40s, almost 20 degrees shy of the norms. Temperatures should moderate and skies brighten a bit by tomorrow afternoon, as we begin a warming trend.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/31/2011
By David Streit
Feels like opening day in Scotland! Dress warmly, jackets required and preferably the waterproof kind. Mist and/or light showers are possible during the game but the steady rain should hold off until it is time to leave the stadium. A rain out is unlikely.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/31/2011
By David Streit
Raw temperatures today with steady rain moving in by this evening. Flakes Friday morning?
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Posted at 07:00 PM ET, 03/30/2011
By Jason Samenow
Non Sequitur comic about spring snow.
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Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 03/30/2011
By Ian Livingston
Though much of the day ended up dry, we’re not quite done with the current storm system just yet. Showers are possible into the night, then we might get a short break -- potentially filled with sprinkles -- before another storm moves north tomorrow.
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Posted at 02:34 PM ET, 03/30/2011
By Jason Samenow
All signs currently point to the development of a significant nor’easter late Thursday into Friday. However, for the cities along I-95 from D.C. to Boston, much of precipitation will fall as cold rain with limited prospects for snow on the storm’s backside.
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Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 03/30/2011
By Jason Samenow
Although the Atlantic hurricane season in 2010 tied for the third most active on record, few noticed as storms largely avoided the U.S. mainland. In its preseason outlook released this morning, AccuWeather cautioned that the risk of U.S. landfalling storms is higher during 2011 despite its prediction for fewer storms.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/30/2011
By Dan Stillman
Cold ... rain ... snow. None of these are words I’m particularly happy to be uttering in this forecast. And while the potential for accumulating snow, at least more than a dusting or so, is low tonight and fairly low (but not impossible) Thursday night, there’s really nothing spring-like about the sometimes wet 40s and 50s we’re expecting the next few days.
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Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 03/29/2011
By Jason Samenow
Many spots neared or touched the 50-degree mark this afternoon. Though 10 degreees below average, the air felt kind of nice standing in the sun. Hopefully, you caught a few rays because they are looking scarce the rest of the work week. It clouds over late tonight, with a cold rain tomorrow.
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Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 03/29/2011
By Jason Samenow
The hype is building as one of the primary computer models forecasters rely on is advertising the potential for snow, and maybe lots of it, in parts of the mid-Atlantic and New England for the second half of the work week.
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Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 03/29/2011
By Jason Samenow
After we hit 70 and 80 just over a week ago, many thought we had turned the corner and spring was here to stay. Now, all I hear is complaints about how cold it is. How cold has it really been relative to average?
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/29/2011
By Matt Rogers
The cold keeps coming although it won’t feel so bad with today’s sunshine. Why is spring giving us the “cold shoulder”? The jet stream pattern is currently set up in such a way to continue to transport significant Canadian cold air supply into the U.S. In addition, a series of storms passing to our south from tomorrow through late Friday will keep us cloudy and wet. This chill looks to take a break next week.
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Posted at 07:00 PM ET, 03/28/2011
By Jason Samenow
Loyal reader Walter-in-Falls-Chuch is well-known for the larger-than-life snow sculptures he has crafted over the years. In mocking tribute to the 0.2” of snow that fell Sunday morning, Walter produced the “sculpture” above. To me, the sculpture is a good metaphor for how this season’s snowfall stacked up to last season’s (2009-10).
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Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 03/28/2011
By Ian Livingston
Today’s highs which barely climbed through the 40s will warm slightly tomorrow, but not a ton! On the bright side, we’re in the calm between storms. Enjoy, as the mid and late part of the week should be filled with clouds and precipitation.
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Posted at 02:40 PM ET, 03/28/2011
By Jason Samenow
When the soccer World Cup comes to Qatar in June 2022, heat ranks high as a concern for the comfort and safety of both players and spectators. The small middle eastern nation’s high temperature averages around 105-110 when the Cup is currently scheduled be played. Enter scientists at Qatar University who say they will develop remote-controlled robotic clouds to float above desert stadiums, blocking the blazing sun and cooling temperatures by up to 10 degrees.
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Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 03/28/2011
By Ian Livingston
Sunday morning’s light snowfall melted fast, but it provided a unique opportunity to see spring and winter mix in Washington, D.C.
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Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 03/28/2011
By Jason Samenow
With the paltry 0.2 inches of snow that fell at Reagan National Airport early Sunday, Washington D.C.’s official winter 2010-2011 snowfall total barely edged into double digit territory. It’s only the second winter in the past five to cross the ten inch threshold.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/28/2011
By Jason Samenow
For four consecutive days, temperatures have not escaped the 40s and have been about 10 degrees below average. Our average high is now 60 degrees and I don’t see us reaching that this week - at least through Friday. Not only is it going to be chilly, but also wet at times, especially during the second half of the week And believe it or not, we may still not be completely done with snow...
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/27/2011
By Brian Jackson
I wish I had warmer news to bring in the wake of this morning’s wintry brush. Instead, it’s a rather cold week ahead with another chance of snowflakes come early Wednesday morning (did somebody go a little overboard with their snow dance?). Our normal high is around 60 but we’ll have trouble breaking much into the 50s through midweek.
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Posted at 10:35 PM ET, 03/26/2011
By Jason Samenow and Dan Stillman
Winter weather has decided to stretch itself out into spring and so we now await at least one more opportunity to whiten the ground late tonight through Sunday morning.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/26/2011
By Ian Livingston
We’ve got another “too cold for spring” day ahead, but there’s at least a little sunshine to be enjoyed for any outdoor activities. Then clouds increase, ahead of a storm system that could drop slight accumulation on the area by the time it departs on Sunday.
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Posted at 03:40 PM ET, 03/25/2011
By Jason Samenow
After a freezing start, temperatures have rebounded into the mid-40s to around 50. But that’s about 10 degrees below average. The evening remains cold while it clouds over. And don’t be surprised to see some showers of rain and snow overnight before we temporarily dry out tomorrow.
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Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 03/25/2011
By Jason Samenow
Since late February, the Snow Lover’s Crystal Ball has been buried deep in the closet. But with this early spring cold snap and an energetic jet stream, the potential for an inch or so of snow is back on the table.
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01:00 PM ET, 03/25/2011 |
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Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 03/25/2011
By Jason Samenow
Early Saturday morning, an estimated 15,000 runners from near and far will gather near RFK Stadium for the National Marathon and National Half Marathon. What does the weather have in store for both runners and spectators?
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/25/2011
By Camden Walker
We’re stuck in this wintry pattern and that means cool days and cold nights. Then there is that snow threat looming for early Sunday. As of now, it seems more of a nuisance than anything, but for this time of year it’s worth keeping an eye on.
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Posted at 06:15 PM ET, 03/24/2011
By Jason Samenow
We’ve been talking about the chance of snow Sunday since Tuesday, but just today started to talk about amounts. Generally speaking, we’re thinking a dusting to an inch is the best bet. However, some of the model data and NOAA assessments indicate more is possible. So I thought I’d share them so everyone can understand the full suite of possibilities.
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Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 03/24/2011
By Jason Samenow
It’s as if we turned the calendar back five weeks today. After raw morning rain showers (some snow parts of the northern suburbs and Shenandoah Valley), it’s remained rather gloomy and February-like. Highs struggled to reach the mid-40s and are unlikely to escape the 40s tomorrow through some time next week.
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Posted at 01:50 PM ET, 03/24/2011
By Jason Samenow
The tornado that touched down in Hempfield, Pennsylvania yesterday was serious. It damaged 90 homes and 30-35 homes are uninhabitable according to the Pittsburgh’s Post-Gazette. The National Weather Service is currently surveying the damage to assess its intensity. But adding some levity to the situation, is the play-by-play accompanying a home video of the storm.
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Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 03/24/2011
By David Streit
The vagaries of spring are upon us. Temperatures up to 80 one day and down to 30 a few days later are the kind of roller coaster conditions that we can expect for a few weeks. Fortunately for we gardeners this is weather that our plants can stand up to...probably better than us.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/24/2011
By David Streit
Was it something we said? Temperatures today through the weekend are more typical of February than late March. And then there is that nasty issue of frigid rain possibly mixing with or changing to snow early Sunday. Only a die hard snow lover could hope for that. In any event, a grassy coating is possible which would look pretty since it greened up last week.
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Posted at 07:49 PM ET, 03/23/2011
By Jason Samenow and Dan Stillman
A line of strong to severe thunderstorms, with a history of hail and damaging wind, is fast approaching the metro region, and should pass through between 7:45 and 10 p.m. from west to east. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect through 11 p.m.
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Posted at 04:20 PM ET, 03/23/2011
By Ian Livingston
Our cool and dreary day is headed toward a showery (and stormy?) end. We’ll have to be on the lookout for some high winds and hail into the evening. After that, we tend to dry out as temperatures fall to near 40 or the mid-40s. Tomorrow is cool but perhaps some sun works in.
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Posted at 02:51 PM ET, 03/23/2011
By Jason Samenow
A complex set of ingredients in the atmosphere may come together this evening for significant hail to impact portions of the metro region.
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Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 03/23/2011
By Steve Tracton
Wednesday, March 23, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), its 189 National Meteorological and Hydrological Services Members, and the worldwide meteorological community at large, celebrate WMO Day. Each year the celebration centers around a selected theme. This year’s theme is the “Climate for you”
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Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 03/23/2011
By Andrew Freedman
As the Japanese nuclear crisis continues to unfold, the airborne spread of radioactive materials from the stricken reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi power station continues to be a key concern of Japanese and American officials. To help determine the path that any hazardous emissions are likely to take, scientists are employing specialized computer models, known as “trajectory models,” which can take into account factors such as winds and temperatures aloft to determine how high a parcel of air is likely to climb, how far it may go, and where it may be within certain timeframes.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/23/2011
By Dan Stillman
Talk about a tricky forecast. Today we’ve got highs likely to span some 20 degrees across the region (from near 50 to near 70) plus the potential for some strong thunderstorms. Tomorrow’s colder with a small chance of conversational snowflakes mainly north and west of town. And a cold weekend brings a better, but nowhere near certain, chance of wintry precipitation.
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Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 03/22/2011
By Jason Samenow
While no gem, today’s partial sunshine and low 60s may have represented one of the nicer days we see for a while. It’s rainy tonight (but fortunately after many of us have gone to bed) and at least intermittently tomorrow before we transition to a cold pattern Thursday.
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Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 03/22/2011
By Jason Samenow
Once a rare sight even in New England, harp seals native to the east coast of Canada and Greenland - have been seen this year as far south as the Delmarva and North Carolina beaches according to reports.
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Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 03/22/2011
By Jason Samenow
Don Lipman just made the case that the meteorological seasons make more sense than the astronomical seasons. Do you agree? Vote in the poll below...
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Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 03/22/2011
By Don Lipman
Now that we’re really done with winter (but not necessarily winter-type weather)--both meteorologically (December 1-February 28) and astronomically (December 21-March 20)--I thought I’d compare the two for the 2010-11 winter season, focusing mainly on temperatures. Bear in mind, however, that in the future, when most statistics are gathered, they will refer to the meteorological season, the official standard of the National Weather Service (NWS) as well as some other countries such as Australia and Brazil.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/22/2011
By Matt Rogers
With my most sincere regret, I must inform you that springtime takes a significant “time-out” in the days ahead. A change in the weather pattern is coming that side swipes our young spring season with below normal temperatures, frequent rain chances, and maybe even some weekend wintry weather. So today’s highs in the 60s with intermittent periods of sun should not be taken lightly as it may be quite a while before we see that again.
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Posted at 08:25 PM ET, 03/21/2011
By Ian Livingston
After a cool morning, afternoon readings soared well into the 60s or near 70 across the area. This is probably warmer than we see for a while, as a front plans to get hung up in the region bringing periods of showers, and eventually much cooler air. Still, tomorrow should feature temperatures near or above 60.
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Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 03/21/2011
By Jason Samenow
Later this week, there is a high likelihood of a winter-like regime settling in for at least a short stretch of time (5-7 days). Beginning Thursday, the high around 80 degrees just six days earlier may not seem real. Many of us may say to ourselves, what spring?
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Posted at 10:20 AM ET, 03/21/2011
By Kevin Ambrose
I joined over 100 photographers Saturday evening at the Netherlands Carillon to shoot the super full moon rising over Washington, D.C. The moon rose well to the south of the monuments which was not ideal for framing a classic Washington, D.C. moonrise shot, but the weather conditions were perfect for viewing the moon rising through the sky.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/21/2011
By Jason Samenow
Today marks the first “official”full day of spring (by the astronomical calendar, at least) and it will feel pretty spring-like with 60s and some spring showers. But in case you’ve forgotten, early spring around D.C. can be fickle and that will be the case this week. The weather is not going to get into any sort of rhythm bouncing back and forth between wet and dry. And counter to what you might expect, temperatures generally trend downward rather than upward.
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Posted at 03:40 PM ET, 03/20/2011
By Brian Jackson
Our trend of falling highs continues. From near 80 on Friday, to the low 60s yesterday, and down into the 50s today. But while we’re cooler than we have been ahead of this evening’s official start of spring, at least we stay dry through the day. Enjoy it while you can, since we head into a more unsettled pattern starting tonight.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/19/2011
By Ian Livingston
We lose about 15 degrees off the high temperature today compared to Friday, but it’s still rather pleasant other than a solid breeze. Highs near 60 today fall back a few degrees tomorrow and rain holds off ‘til after the weekend.
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Posted at 04:55 AM ET, 03/19/2011
By Ian Livingston
If you’re running around on the field this is maybe close to the perfect weather. But in the stands, temperatures falling through the 50s with a bit of a breeze should feel a little chilly at times.
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04:55 AM ET, 03/19/2011 |
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Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 03/18/2011
By Dan Stillman
More clouds than expected didn’t prevent highs from reaching the super comfortable upper 70s to near 80. We’ll see a light shower or two at most through early morning before the sun returns for much of Saturday. Weekend temps? Around average.
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03:30 PM ET, 03/18/2011 |
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Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 03/18/2011
By Jason Samenow
A new study published in the journal Science indicates the extreme magnitude of the heat wave over Eastern Europe last summer probably made 2010 the hottest summer in Europe in more than 500 years.
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Posted at 10:25 AM ET, 03/18/2011
By Jason Samenow
Saturday evening, the biggest full moon since 1993 will rise from the eastern horizon. The moon will appear large because it’s reaching its “perigee”, the closest approach to earth in its orbit. According to NASA, perigree moons are 14% bigger and 30% brighter than moons on the “apogee” side of the moon’s orbit, when it is farthest away from earth. What’s special about Saturday’s perigee moon is that it’s almost coinciding with a full moon, a relatively rare occurrence. Some refer to this coincidence as a “supermoon.”
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/18/2011
By Camden Walker
After those early tastes of 70+ in February, warmth lovers have been waiting on today! We soar well into the 70s during the afternoon as a light breeze keeps the air fresh. This weekend’s looking cooler, but not too bad. A shower possible?
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05:00 AM ET, 03/18/2011 |
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Posted at 06:45 PM ET, 03/17/2011
By Jason Samenow
Earlier in the week, a rare sub-tropical storm formed in the Southern Atlantic off the coast of Brazil. Named Arani, it never threatened land. Arani is just the third storm with tropical characteristics to develop in this region since 2004.
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Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 03/17/2011
By Jason Samenow
Gorgeous sunshine has complimented St. Patrick’s Day and the start of March Madness . Temperatures have generally climbed into the low 60s with some mid-60s just south of town. After a pleasantly cool night, temperatures tomorrow increase by about 10 degrees making many of us wish we didn’t have to go to work...
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Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 03/17/2011
By Jason Samenow
NOAA issued its spring outlook today and warned about the potential for “record flooding” in the North Central U.S. for the third straight year.
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Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 03/17/2011
By Ian Livingston
Capital Weather Gang introduced the Snow Potential Index (SPI) prior to winter 2010-11 starting, and it ran up until mid-March. A look back reveals that the SPI was largely successful during the winter, but there was at least a little controversy as well.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/17/2011
By David Streit
Two nice days in a row are going to spoil us. If we keep the clouds at bay, tomorrow’s high could reach the record of 81 National/80 Dulles. A few showers zip through Friday night but skies clear for a delightful Saturday. This gives us perfect viewing for the “super full moon” that rises that night (closest full moon to the earth since 1993). The vernal equinox greets us Sunday with a perfectly seasonable day to mark the astronomical beginning of spring.
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Posted at 08:22 PM ET, 03/16/2011
By Jason Samenow
Although snow and rain fell over Japan yesterday, complicating the tsunami and earthquake clean-up effort, satellite imagery (above) shows the responsible storm pulling away to the northeast over the Pacific. In the storm’s wake, flow from the northwest and high pressure is building in.
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08:22 PM ET, 03/16/2011 |
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Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 03/16/2011
By Ian Livingston
We started the warm-up today, but clouds held tough enough to keep most thermometers from soaring too high. Tonight is cool but not cold, and then tomorrow we shoot well into the 60s before surpassing 70 and potentially nearing 80 on Friday!
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03:30 PM ET, 03/16/2011 |
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Posted at 03:06 PM ET, 03/16/2011
By Jason Samenow
The YouTube video belows shows a time lapse of all of the earthquakes that occurred between March 9 and March 14. The “big one” occurs at one minute and 17 seconds into the video. The tectonic flurry is jaw-dropping.
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03:06 PM ET, 03/16/2011 |
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Posted at 11:50 AM ET, 03/16/2011
By Steve Tracton
The subject of nuclear power plants and solar storms was not what I planned for the second part of the series: Space weather: Are we ready for a solar strike? But, in light of of the nuclear disaster in Japan, caused by loss of external and backup electrical power needed for the reactors’ cooling system, it occurred to me that renewed discussion on the safety of nuclear power ought to include concern about the prospects of widespread and long-lasting outages from solar storms.
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Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 03/16/2011
By Jason Samenow
If only all rain events were like last night’s. It largely avoided both rush hours, mostly fell while we were sleeping, and umbrellas were sidelined. Also, it was accompanied by no severe weather, and generally did not cause flooding. Perhaps best of all , milder air is streaming in behind it.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/16/2011
By Dan Stillman
If you’ve been waiting for a real springtime surge, just hang in there. The weather steadily improves after the rain departs early this morning. We’re modestly warmer later today with highs breaking 60, substantially warmer tomorrow as we approach 70, and dramatically warmer Friday when 80 is within reach.
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Posted at 07:43 PM ET, 03/15/2011
By Jason Samenow
Today’s image of the day, courtesy NOAA’s
Environmental Visualization Laboratory, shows the beautiful structure of the little storm to pass through the region overnight. It has the classic comma shape as clouds wrap around the area of low pressure that was centered in south central Illinois when the image was taken. The storm tracks due east tonight through the northern mid-Atlantic by morning before heading northeast into New England.
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Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 03/15/2011
By Jason Samenow
A good part of the day wasn’t bad, with filtered sunshine and temperatures reaching near 50. But skies have turned overcast and rain showers are on their way for this evening and overnight. Wednesday is dry and milder.
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Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 03/15/2011
By Jason Samenow
Some have raised the question whether nuclear radiation from Japan could be transmitted by upper level winds across the Pacific and reach the U.S. West Coast or Alaska. The answer is possibly, but not in sufficient quantities to pose a meaningful risk to public health.
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01:30 PM ET, 03/15/2011 |
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Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 03/15/2011
By Andrew Freedman
The unauthorized release of thousands of emails between several prominent climate researchers in late 2009 - a scandal often referred to as climategate - caused a significant minority of television weathercasters to become increasingly doubtful that manmade climate change is occurring, and that climate scientists and the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) are reliable sources of information, according to a recent study.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/15/2011
By Matt Rogers
Look for mainly light rain tonight and early tomorrow with partial clearing kicking in by afternoon. The big story then shifts to a very impressive warm-up by Thursday and Friday.
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05:00 AM ET, 03/15/2011 |
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Posted at 07:15 PM ET, 03/14/2011
By Jason Samenow
Over the last several days, no image, set of images, video or set of videos can do justice to the catastrophic series of events that have unfolded in Japan. In lieu of an image of the day, I’ve aggregated some of the most dramatic images, videos, and galleries from around the web to post in one place here. They are worth viewing if only to remind us how cruel nature can be and to help us better understand the trauma.
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07:15 PM ET, 03/14/2011 |
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Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 03/14/2011
By Ian Livingston
Despite yesterday’s cold front passage, we’ve been treated to a mostly pleasant and sun-filled day with highs near 50. Cooler air remains overhead tonight and through tomorrow as a storm system moves into the area by late Tuesday into Tuesday night. After that, get ready for more springtime weather conditions.
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Posted at 02:40 PM ET, 03/14/2011
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Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 03/14/2011
By Steve Tracton
As we recall the December 2004 tsunami that wreaked death and destruction in Indonesia and watch in horror the current coverage of the disastrous tsunami in Japan, a reasonable question is: Could a tsunami strike the East Coast, including one significantly impacting the Washington D.C. area? The short answer is YES, though with much lower probability and generally not as catastrophic as a tsunami hitting the West Coast.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/14/2011
By Jason Samenow
The week ahead is a tale of two halves. Monday is cool with crisp sunshine (Monday) followed by dreary showers on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/13/2011
By Brian Jackson
If you haven’t already, don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead so you can enjoy an extra hour of evening daylight today and what should be a very nice sunset. High pressure holds off a weak disturbance to our south to start the work week, before the southern system gets close enough for a chance of showers Monday night into Wednesday.
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Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 03/12/2011
By Ian Livingston
After the messy weather midweek, then a fairly cool and gray Friday, we’re treated to a pretty excellent weekend. Today’s highs near or above 60 are only slightly tempered tomorrow, and both days feature a good amount of sun!
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Posted at 08:00 PM ET, 03/11/2011
By Jason Samenow
This animation shows the NOAA Center for Tsunami Research’s wave height estimation for the March 11, 2011 tsunami that started off the coast of Japan and has placed the entire Pacific basin on alert.
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Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 03/11/2011
By Jason Samenow
Less than three weeks after resigning as AccuWeather’s chief long-range forecaster, Joe Bastardi announced Friday that he has accepted the position of chief forecaster at WeatherBell, a fledgling weather consulting firm.
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Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 03/11/2011
By Jason Samenow
Considerable clouds and a gusty breeze from the northwest have made for a chilly early March-like day. Highs have fallen short of 50 for the most part. After a chilly a Friday night, a somewhat milder regime settles in for Saturday pushing temperatures about 5-10 degrees above today’s levels.
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Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 03/11/2011
By Jason Samenow
On March 19, the moon’s orbit will make its closest approach to Earth in 18 years while at the same time be in full phase. Such a coincidence has been named a “SuperMoon” by astrologer Richard Nolle. As entertainingly chronicled by John Metcalfe over at TBD, Nolle predicts all kinds of weather and natural hazard mayhem, including strong earthquakes, in conjunction with the Supermoon. So the questions that emerge are: 1) Is there any legitimate science linking the Supermoon and extreme natural hazards? and, 2) Did the upcoming Supermoon play a role in this morning’s horrific earthquake in Japan?
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Posted at 11:30 AM ET, 03/11/2011
By Jason Samenow
The extraordinary earthquake that devastated parts of coastal Japan this morning has triggered tsunami activity currently propagating across the Pacific ocean. At the same time, a flood of information is pushing through cyberspace that could easily overwhelm anyone seeking the basic facts. Let’s break down what we know based on information from sources we trust.
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/11/2011
By Camden Walker
Today we leave yesterday’s rainy mess behind and get ourselves ready for a pretty pleasant weekend.
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Posted at 10:00 PM ET, 03/10/2011
By Ian Livingston
It’s soggy (and in places flooded) out there, and while the end might be coming into sight, there’s more moderate to heavy rain to go through first. Bands of rain will continue into the evening, and some gustier showers and thunderstorms may march through as well. Keep an eye out for ponding on roadways and remember not to drive through standing water.
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Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 03/10/2011
By David Streit
Notwithstanding the current and recent deluges, planting time is fast approaching. I always like to keep an eye on the map of average temperatures over the past several weeks. It is a good rule of thumb for monitoring soil temperatures in the garden. We have risen above the 40 degree mark and that signals the beginning of plant awakening in our area.
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Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 03/10/2011
By Jason Samenow
Rain continues steadily this morning. For the most part the rains haven’t been heavy enough to cause street flooding or stream and creek flooding. However, strong flow from the southeast has caused tidal waters to rise, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Coastal Flood Warning now in effect through 3 a.m. tonight.
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Posted at 06:30 PM ET, 03/09/2011
By Jason Samenow
If you have any question about why we’re expecting heavy rain through tomorrow night and possible flooding of streams and creeks, just look at the expanse of the cloud field (shown above) associated with the frontal system coming through over the next 36 hours.
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06:30 PM ET, 03/09/2011 |
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Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 03/09/2011
By Jason Samenow
For most of the region, the rains have held off today. Nonetheless, it’s been gray and dreary, with highs mainly in the mid-to-upper 40s. Rain increases in areal coverage during the evening hours and sticks around through a good part of Thursday night. A flood watch remains in effect until then for up to 3” or so of rain.
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Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 03/09/2011
By Steve Tracton
Almost two years ago I asked the question, “Do Solar Storms Threaten Life as We Know it?” The answer then and even more so now could very well be a scary “yes” - even within the next few years - as an increase in solar activity coincides with the increasing vulnerability of technology-dependent societies to a powerful solar storm. Moreover, should there be a solar strike capable of causing widespread blackouts and crippling disruptions of satellilte and radio communications, it’s likely there would be little advance notice, and currently there is virtually no capability to shield much of the planet and virtually no planning on the books to recover from the potentially disastrous consequences.
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Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 03/09/2011
By Dan Stillman
It’s a little sad, but not surprising, to hear that after 70 years Verizon plans to pull the plug on telephone time and weather on June 1. How do you feel about the demise of 936-1212?
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10:40 AM ET, 03/09/2011 |
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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 03/09/2011
By Dan Stillman
Another significant rain event is on the way, with the potential for as much or more rain than this past weekend’s generally 1-2.5” soaking. After a chance of showers today, moderate to heavy rain is likely late tonight and tomorrow, which could lead to minor to moderate flooding issues late tonight and tomorrow. A Flood Watch is in effect this evening through tomorrow evening.
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Posted at 07:44 PM ET, 03/07/2011
By Jason Samenow
After yesterday’s deluge, we get a few days to dry out. The negative in the week ahead weather is no stand-out day with both sunshine and warmth.
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Posted at 06:57 PM ET, 03/07/2011
By Jason Samenow
Heavy rains fell throughout the metro region yesterday, with amounts generally in the 1-2.5” range from east to west spanning Prince George’s county and western Fairfax and Montgomery counties. West and southwest of Fairfax county, isolated locations saw around 3” or a little more. Capital Weather Gang’s forecast for 1-1.5 inches in the metro area with locally heavier amounts to the west was pretty close to correct, albeit a little conservative. Where our forecast went wrong was in the snowfall department.
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Posted at 06:48 PM ET, 03/07/2011
By Jason Samenow
Hopefully, this is the grossest image of the day we ever post. Capital Weather Gang photographer Kevin Ambrose spotted the nasty remains of a snow pile in Reston (shown above) on Wednesday and captured it for the record.
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Posted at 06:40 PM ET, 03/07/2011
By Wes Junker
This is the third part of my review of winter, covering February. On the heels of our Commutageddon forecasting triumph came the Midwest blizzard that crippled Chicago. That storm did not have much of an impact on our area. We next started looking at a storm that would ultimately give the area a dusting to an inch in a few of the southern suburbs on February 6.
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Posted at 06:28 PM ET, 03/07/2011
By Jason Samenow
The predictions of several independent long-range forecast outlets support a very busy severe weather season across the middle portion of the U.S. from east of the Rockies to near the East Coast.
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06:28 PM ET, 03/07/2011 |
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Posted at 06:21 PM ET, 03/07/2011
By Jason Samenow
February 2011 tied February 2005 for the lowest Arctic ice extent for the month in the satellite record since 1979. Including 2011, the February trend is now at -3.0 percent per decade.
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06:21 PM ET, 03/07/2011 |
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Posted at 05:58 PM ET, 03/07/2011
By Don Lipman
I don’t know about you, but I thought that this past (meteorological) winter, although not particularly snowy around here, was brutally windy on many days, perhaps more so than in many years. But perceptions are often wrong, particular when it comes to the weather, so I decided to do a little research. Was I right or am I just getting older so that I can’t take those “hold-your-hat-down-days” any more?
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Posted at 05:42 PM ET, 03/07/2011
By Wes Junker
This is the second part of my review of winter, covering the month of January. In all of meteorological winter - spanning Nomageddon, Commutageddon, and other threats - the most schizophrenic reaction to a blog about snow came in response to a commentary I posted Friday, Jan. 7 about a potential for snowstorm the following Tuesday (Jan.11).
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Posted at 05:02 PM ET, 03/07/2011
By Jason Samenow
A rocket carrying an Earth-observation satellite is in the Pacific Ocean after a failed launch attempt, NASA officials said Friday.
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Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 03/07/2011
By Andrew Freedman
Last Sunday, the Washington Post ran a provocative essay on the front page of the “Outlook” section by climate activist Mike Tidwell, executive director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network. In it, Tidwell reveals the lengths to which he is going to prepare himself and his family for what he sees as the now inevitable consequences of climate change. For example, he is stockpiling food, testing guns, and invested in an emergency generator - all in an effort to stave off social unrest that he sees coming down the pike due to climate change-related extreme weather events. The essay is surprising - and completely wrong - in two main respects.
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Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 03/07/2011
By Andrew Freedman
Last Sunday, the Washington Post ran a provocative essay on the front page of the “Outlook” section by climate activist Mike Tidwell, executive director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network. In it, Tidwell reveals the lengths to which he is going to prepare himself and his family for what he sees as the now inevitable consequences of climate change. For example, he is stockpiling food, testing guns, and invested in an emergency generator - all in an effort to stave off social unrest that he sees coming down the pike due to climate change-related extreme weather events. The essay is surprising - and completely wrong - in two main respects.
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Posted at 10:00 PM ET, 03/06/2011
By Brian Jackson, Dan Stillman and Jason Samenow
Anyone complaining of drought should rejoice with today’s solid soaking. An inch or more of rain is possible for most, and a Flood Watch is in effect for most of the area today. Starting tomorrow we’ll enjoy a few seasonable days (though tomorrow is fairly windy) before another system approaches for the second half of the week.
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Posted at 06:20 PM ET, 03/03/2011
By Jason Samenow
Looking out the window this afternoon could easily mislead those seeking insight into the weather. Skies were just as sunny as yesterday, but temperatures around 25 degrees colder. After a chilly night, temps swing back up tomorrow - roughly midway between today's upper 30s and Wednesday's low 60s.
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Posted at 07:15 PM ET, 03/02/2011
By Jason Samenow
The beautiful image above of a waning crescent moon over the Poseidon Temple is described by photographer Elias Chasiotis: "On the morning of January 1, 2011, I visited Sounion, Greece hoping to celebrate the start of the New Year with a glimpse of the waning, crescent moon rising over the ancient Poseidon Temple. Just before the start of morning twilight, the Moon's crooked grin appeared and seemed to strike a balance atop the approximately 2,500 year old temple."
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Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 03/02/2011
By Ian Livingston
Hope you enjoyed today's warmth as tomorrow you'll probably need to bundle up! A dry cold front moving through the area sends temperatures lower and winds temporarily higher. Pretty much everyone should expect a freeze tonight, and temperatures only rising into to near 40 during the day tomorrow despite plenty of sunshine.
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Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 03/02/2011
By Jason Samenow
A day after the Union of Concern Scientists (UCS) - a non-profit environmental group - announced "Climate Change Makes Major Snowstorms More Likely", USA Today's Weather Editor Doyle Rice published an interesting story on possible linkages between U.S. snowstorms and global warming. Unfortunately, however, the headline USA Today chose to accompany the story "Scientists: Global warming to blame for big U.S. snowstorms" is scientifically dubious and grossly misleading.
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Posted at 03:20 PM ET, 03/01/2011
By Jason Samenow
Chilly winds from the northwest held temperatures below average for the first time in six days today. Mid-to-upper 40s were all the March sun could muster on its incipient day. But after a clear and a cold night, the absence of north winds help temps bounce back into above average territory tomorrow.
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Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 03/01/2011
By Jason Samenow
The saying goes: If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb. But how has that saying held up over the last decade?
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