The nation's capital is expected to see mostly sunny skies with increasing winds over the next few days; gusts may hit 47 mph on January 29.
The NWS office in Baltimore/Washington, D.C., said in Thursday's winter storm warning: "Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, especially on the ridges."
Wind Advisory in effect for much of the D.C. region until 6 p.m. West winds 20-30 mph, gusts up to 50 mph; potential for damage. High Wind Warning in place for some areas west where gusts could reach up to 60 mph.
The National Weather Service reports moderately cold temperatures and mostly sunny skies in Washington D.C. with a warming trend ahead.
Today is Inauguration Day! Here is a look at the top five coldest traditional Inaugurations in Washington D.C. since records began in 1871.
Something happened in D.C. on Friday that hadn’t happened in days. In a city accustomed to great events, it may not have been the most momentous, but it still seemed significant. In the District, it rose to above freezing.
Expected high today in Palm Beach County is 64, 40 degrees warmer than what Donald Trump faces in Washington, D.C., for his inauguration.
The snow that fell in D.C. yesterday was not heavy, but on Inauguration Eve, it seemed likely to become part of history.
7:30 a.m.: Local and federal officials hold a news conference at Reagan National Airport, where they say that they do not believe anyone has survived the crash. Efforts are switching from rescue to recovery, they say, adding that 28 bodies have been recovered to this point.
The plane collided with a helicopter just before it was scheduled to land. This is a developing story and will be updated.
The flight appeared to collide with a helicopter just before it was scheduled to land. This is a developing story and will be updated.
A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington