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Friday’s temp spread could be 30-35 degrees across the broader region. We’re in the awkward middle.

Mid-50s maybe it for highs, even possible into 40s late day.

Saturday’s warm push could also get smacked down a bit by stubborn cool wedge. Warm eventually wins… for how long?

cwg.live for more

D.C.’s cherry blossoms will peak between March 29 and April 1, Park Service says The National Park Service declares peak bloom when 70 percent of the blossoms around the Tidal Basin, the reservoir on the National Mall, have opened.

NEW: D.C.’s cherry blossoms will peak between March 29 and April 1, Park Service says

www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Analysis | It’s been so cold that cherry blossom peak may push to latest date in years Capital Weather Gang predicts peak bloom of D.C.’s famed Yoshino trees between April 3 and 7.

In case you missed it, here's our peak bloom forecast and rationale: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

🌸 JUST IN: National Park Service released its cherry blossom peak bloom forecast: March 29 to Apr 1

That is several days earlier than CWG's prediction of April 3 to 7.

Two local TV weather teams have also weighed in. Their forecasts — along with ours — are summarized in the graphic below.

CWG Live: Warmer today and into the weekend, but cool air questions remain Today and tomorrow feature a battle between 70s south and 50s north. By Saturday, the whole area should make the 70s.

Dense fog advisory through 10 am with visibilities 1/8 to 1/4 mile much of the area and locally lower. Take it slow until it lifts.

Should be some breaks of sun later with highs near 60 to the mid-60s and perhaps warmer south.

Full forecast: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

Dense fog advisory tonight into tomorrow morning west of I-95. Take it slow!

Precipitation vs normal on the European weather model shows drier than normal around much of the Mid-Atlantic.

Despite some recent rain, the region is still locked in severe drought -- about 5" behind on the water year (since Oct. 1).

More showers are on the way ahead, but the big, mood-changing soakers seem ready to stay to our west. No quick fix ahead.

Details at cwg.live.

Link to our full forecast: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

Friday remains a tough temperature forecast for the DC area due to the uncertain location of a front.

Model forecasts for Friday aftn range from the 40s to 70s. Typically the reality is somewhere in between, but often toward the cooler side.

For now we lean toward Friday highs in the 50s and 60s.

CWG Live: Cloudy with occasional showers today; warming into the weekend Skies brighten at times tomorrow into the weekend, but shower chances stick around.

Link to our full forecast: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

Analysis | It’s been so cold that cherry blossom peak may push to latest date in years Capital Weather Gang predicts peak bloom of D.C.’s famed Yoshino trees between April 3 and 7.

Our cherry blossom peak bloom forecast is out!

We're calling for the blossoms to reach their peak April 3-7 -- the latest peak since at least 2018.

The cool weather has slowed down the beginning of the bud cycle.

Read our full blossom forecast at this link: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

We're tantalizingly close to spring warmth, but clouds & some showers hold us back today w/ highs upper 40s to mid-50s.

What's next?
*More showers possible this evening
*Another step warmer tomorrow
*70s possible by Fri or Sat
*Skies brighten at times starting tomorrow
*Yet shower chances persist

Fog, snow and roaring water at Great Falls 🌫️

Capital Weather Gang photographer @dcstormchaser.bsky.social made it to Great Falls Tuesday morning after a round of wintry precipitation — and captured these beautiful scenes.

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Big warm-up ahead: some 70s likely, maybe near 80 by Saturday.

Thu-Fri still tricky with cool air lurking nearby to the northeast -- could mean 50s northern MD, 60s/70s south of the Potomac. By Saturday, warmth should overspread the whole area.

Details and updated forecast at cwg.live

The good news: The steady rain is done for now. And temps are above freezing most places.

The bad news: It's dismally raw, misty and more rain is coming tonight.

These temps are no fun...

Updated forecast: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

Snow totals since Monday were modest: generally 0.5–1.5” around D.C., mainly on grass with little pavement impact. Reagan National: 0.8”, Dulles: 0.4”, BWI: 1.0”. Western Loudoun and near Winchester saw 2–3”. Seasonal total at National now 10.4” (still below the 12” norm).

Details at cwg.live

CWG Live: A few slick spots north and west this morning; spring warmth on the way Some areas could see highs in the 70s later this week.

Our full forecast, radar, and more: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

9:05am: This continues to be an uneventful morning as far as iciness is concerned, even in DC's N&W suburbs. Temps now mostly 32-34 and rising. Light showers continue at times through the morning, becoming more spotty in the afternoon, before a steadier rain around 5pm into this evening.

6:45am Tues: Light rain falling across DC region. Air temps below freezing N/W of the white dashed line. But road temps at or above freezing. Some reports of a glaze on sidewalks, driveways & cars N of Beltway, but roads just wet.

Do watch out for some icy spots here and there on ramps and bridges.

Folks N&W, let us know if you have any iciness on your steps, sidewalks, side streets?

Morning freezing rain and sleet N&W of DC, plain rain elsewhere, before temps rise above freezing everywhere after 9 or 10am. A spotty shower still possible through afternoon w/ highs ~40-45. Another round of rain arrives early this evening after 5pm or so.

Big warm-up on the way!

More at cwg.live

NWS Winter Weather Advisory in effect 10pm-10am for areas N&W of DC (purple shading).

We expect light freezing rain, maybe mixed with sleet, in the advisory zone after midnight into the morning. Icy spots, school delays possible in this area.

Elsewhere, slick spots are less likely.

More: cwg.live

5:05 pm: Steadiest snow is over. We'll see it end next hour or so. A snow shower not impossible after that this evening.

Temps upper 20s-low 30s could promote a slick spot but roads mainly wet.

Wintry mix turning to freezing rain/rain late night. Main impact north and west of I95, likely minor.

Temperatures are dipping near freezing around DC, with slushy spots possible as snow wraps up. Roads mostly stay wet since they were mild going in.

Snow ends by 5-6 most spots. Last hour or so quite light.

Reports so far: coating–1.5", with a 3.3" high end in Round Hill VA.

More at cwg.live

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SchoolCast and Fedcast for Tuesday.

Could see some delays, esp in colder areas north and west of Beltway with some wintry mix/freezing rain tonight. Mostly plain rain by morning near/east of I-95.

Details: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

Can't vouch for the whole county but here at my place in Frederick the road is wet and the lawn is white

Snow is sticking to cars and bushes in College Park now. Roads are just wet.

View looking down a street. To the right & left are houses. A light layer of snow covers everything except pavement. A heavy snowfall is also visible.

@capitalweather.bsky.social Current conditions in Crofton, MD.