The Washington Monument is the tallest structure in DC, rising 555 feet above the National Mall. In thunderstorms, height matters.
Lightning tends to strike the tallest object in an area
The magnificent cherry blossoms at DC's Tidal Basin draw more than 1.6 million visitors every spring, but timing a trip to see them at their primate be
Winter weather in the DC region is notoriously fickle. A small change in temperature, sometimes just a degree or two, can mean the difference between snow, sleet, a glaze of
Not all winter storms are created equal. In the DC region, a storm’s impact depends on far more than just how much snow or ice falls. Temperatures, precipitation intensity
For DC-area residents, the arrival of the first freeze, the first sustained dip to 32 degrees or lower, is a key marker in the transition from autumn into winter. It
The final freeze of the season, the last time temperatures dip to 32 degrees or lower in spring, is closely watched by gardeners. It marks the unofficial start of planting
Every winter, when a big snowstorm looms, one question frequently pops up: Could we get thundersnow?
Thundersnow is exactly what it sounds like: thunder and lightning occurring during a snowstorm
Most thunderstorms in the DC, area come and go with little fanfare, bringing a burst of heavy rain, lightning and maybe gusty winds. But occasionally, storms organize into a fast-moving,
