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Posted at 10:00 PM ET, 03/02/2013

Storm chances up for midweek; precipitation type still a pesky question

By Dan Stillman and Jason Samenow

Odds are increasing the Washington, D.C. area will see a period of precipitation Tuesday night into Wednesday. And if the precipitation is heavy enough, then this looks to be our best chance of significant snow all winter long. However, that is still a big “if.”

By Dan Stillman and Jason Samenow | 10:00 PM ET, 03/02/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Snow Lover's Crystal Ball, Winter Storms

Posted at 11:59 AM ET, 02/03/2012

Super Bowl Sunday snow: it’s possible, but probably not consequential

By Jason Samenow and Dan Stillman

We’ve been watching for several days now the potential for wintry precipitation this weekend. The responsible storm system is on its way to breaking a single storm snowfall record for February around Denver (9” already) but will weaken by the time it reaches the mid-Atlantic. Not to mention, there will be much less cold air to work with.

By Jason Samenow and Dan Stillman | 11:59 AM ET, 02/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Latest, Snow Lover's Crystal Ball, Winter Storms

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 03/25/2011

Some snow accumulation likely Sunday morning

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.

By Jason Samenow | 01:00 PM ET, 03/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Snow Lover's Crystal Ball, Latest

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 02/19/2010

Monday storm trending less snowy, more rainy

By Capital Weather Gang

* Finally, weather takes a weekend off: CWG's Full Forecast * * Who coined 'Snowmageddon'? | Photos: D.C. makes snow history * Next Chance of Accumulating Snow: Monday Probability of Accumulating Snow (1" or more): 35% The sick-of-snow crowd is probably ready to change the name of this feature to...

By Capital Weather Gang | 11:00 AM ET, 02/19/2010 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Snow Lover's Crystal Ball

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 02/12/2010

Next snow chance just around the corner

By Camden Walker

* Slow melting better than no melting: Full Forecast * Next Chance of Accumulating Snow: Monday-Monday Night Probability of Accumulating Snow (1" or more): 70% It seems Mother Nature may be intent on making life difficult for school administrators. Some school systems have decided to hold classes on President's Day...

By Camden Walker | 12:00 PM ET, 02/12/2010 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Snow Lover's Crystal Ball

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 11/26/2008

Sunday: Season's First Accumulating Snow?

By Dan Stillman

* Trouble-Free Turkey Day Travel? Full Forecast * Next Chance of Accumulating Snow: Sunday Probability: 30% Potential Impact: Models show the potential for a storm system to develop to the south and take a track up the coast that ordinarily would be favorable for some frozen precipitation in the D.C....