Morning Poll: Six More Weeks of Winter?

This morning, on Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil was rudely awoken from his slumber and asked to predict the weather. Phil saw his shadow -- meaning that, according to tradition, there will...

Spring Fever Hits, But Hold Off on Most Gardening

Warmer than normal temperatures have many people experiencing spring fever in our area. While the trails and parks are swarming with revelers trying to soak up the sun, it may not be time to get out...

VDOT, Federal Gov’t Prepare for Freezing Rain

VDOT has deployed salt trucks and the federal government has delayed its opening in advance of expected freezing rain tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory, in...

Arlington Bracing for Winter Weather Tonight

The D.C. area is under a Winter Weather Advisory tonight as an approaching storm is expected to drop snow, sleet and freezing rain on the region. Forecasters say the precipitation will begin...

Spotted: Snow Flurries in Arlington

(Updated at 1:45 p.m.) Normally, a few non-accumulating snow flurries in mid-January wouldn't be the least bit notable. But given the anemic winter we've had thus far, we thought the brief bout...

Rainbow, Sunset Produce Spectacular Photo Op

Mother nature treated us to some spectacular sights last night. Following a prolonged period of rain yesterday, the sun came out just in time to produce an extraordinary golden sunset and a...

County Debuts New Winter Weather Web Portal

With talk of some snowflakes in the forecast tonight, Arlington County picked a good day to debut a new web portal called "Arlington Snow and Ice Central." The website offers one-stop shopping for...

Crews Prepare for Possible October Snowfall

The "S" word has been on the lips of many in the metro area this week. That's right, much to the chagrin of many residents, there's a slight chance we'll get a rare October...

Flash Flood Warning Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Arlington and the surrounding region. * FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA... WEST CENTRAL PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY IN...

Photos: Four Mile Run Flooding in Arlington

Despite dozens of flooded basements and a couple of thousand Dominion customers without power, Arlington was largely spared the flooded roads and swift water rescues that took place elsewhere in...

UPDATED: Flash Flood Warning Extended

Update at 11:25 p.m. -- A flood warning has been issued for the area, through 5:00 a.m. Another flash flood warning has been issued for Arlington and the surrounding area. Heavy rains and...

TRAFFIC ALERT — Flooding Slows Evening Commute

Update at 7:45 p.m. -- Adding to the misery on the roads: more than 2,600 Dominion customers are without power in Arlington. Many of the outages are concentrated in the area of Route 50 and...

Arlington Assisting with Water Rescues in Fairfax County

Update at 6:25 p.m. -- Another ACFD unit has been dispatched to a swift water rescue at the intersection of Braddock Road and Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia. Update at 4:50 p.m. -- At this...

Flash Flood Warning Issued

A flash flood warning has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to move through the area. Forecasters warn that already-saturated ground may lead to flooding, especially in...

Heavy Rain Prompts Flood Watch

A line of heavy rain showers is on its way out of moving through the area, leaving behind big puddles of water on local roads. Meanwhile, more rain from the remnants of Tropical Depression Lee is...