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        <title><![CDATA[ Welcome! ]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[ It&#39;s time for a new adventure. We hope you&#39;ll join us. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ What are weather models? ]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[ A breakdown of weather models, how we use them and what they can do. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ How likely is a white Christmas in DC? ]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[ Many Washingtonians may dream of a white Christmas but, historically, waking up to one is a long shot.

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        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 13:23:43 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ The 10 biggest snowstorms on record in Washington, DC ]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[ DC’s relationship with snow is complicated. The region sits near the climatological rain–snow line, meaning truly major snowstorms are rare. But when they happen, they have enormous impacts.

These storms share common traits: strong coastal systems, abundant moisture, and enough cold air locked in place to avoid mixing ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 13:22:49 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ What is the fall equinox — and why it matters ]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[ Astronomical autumn begins with the fall equinox, the moment when Earth’s tilt relative to the sun places neither hemisphere in favor. Day and night are nearly equal in length, and the sun crosses the equator heading south, a sign that summer is giving way to fall.

The fall equinox ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 13:14:55 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ When does daylight saving time end? What to know about &#x27;falling back&#x27; ]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[ Each autumn, clocks across most of the United States and Canada move back one hour as Daylight Saving Time ends. The shift marks the seasonal transition toward shorter days and longer nights as late fall transitions to winter.

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. local time on the ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 13:13:57 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ What is the summer solstice — and why it matters ]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[ Astronomical summer begins with the summer solstice, the moment when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted most directly toward the sun. It’s the longest day of the year in terms of daylight and a key turning point in Earth’s seasonal cycle around the sun.

The solstice typically occurs on ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 13:13:16 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Astronomical winter begins with the winter solstice, the moment when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted farthest away from the sun. It marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, and a key turning point in the annual cycle of sunlight.

The winter solstice typically occurs on December 21 ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 13:12:57 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ How often tropical storms and hurricanes hit the DC region ]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Mid-Atlantic sees remnants of tropical cyclones most years. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Capital Weather&#x27;s view on climate change ]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[ Decades of documenting weather and climate have led us to informed conclusions. ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[ National Weather Service alert criteria for the DC region ]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[ What all those watches, warnings and advisories really mean. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Weekly newsletter ]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[ This is our newletter, sorta. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ How common are tornadoes in the D.C. area? A look at the region’s twister history ]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[ The region averages about 10 tornadoes per year, focused in summer. ]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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