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Weather Alert: 2-6 inches of snow expected in DC area; FCPS announces delay

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4 weeks ago

February 22, 2026

Weather Alert: 2-6 inches of snow expected in DC area; FCPS announces delay

Rain and accumulating snow are expected in the Washington, D.C., area on Sunday and Monday, causing rough travel conditions.

In the D.C. area, expect cold rain and snow falling on Sunday. Be careful if you’re going to be out driving, especially in the evening.

Snow will rapidly accumulate and travel conditions will deteriorate after sunset, when temperatures fall.

Snowfall could total 2-6 inches in the D.C. metro area before the snoe ends on Monday.

If you live east of Washington, in areas including Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties, you have a higher likelihood of seeing higher amounts of snow.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser deployed the District Snow Team and was set to begin treating major roadways on Sunday afternoon.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of preparedness and warned residents to avoid travel if possible.

This coastal storm has put 63 million people across the country under weather alerts.

School cancellations and delays possible on Monday

Storm Team4 expects more cancellations along and east of Interstate 95.

From D.C. to the west, less snow will fall. Be prepared for potential school delays.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) announced that schools and offices will open two hours late on Monday. All activities are canceled after 6 p.m. on Sunday, as well.

“Because of the uncertainty of the forecast, FCPS will monitor the weather and reevaluate as the evening progresses and into early tomorrow morning. If we need to adjust to a closure, we will notify our staff and community as soon as possible,” FCPS said Sunday.

Here’s our full list of closures and delays.

Dozens of flights in and out of the D.C. area have been canceled, according to FlightAware.

Weather radar

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What to know about blizzard and winter storm warnings

A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of the DMV region, including:

Anne Arundel, Calvert, Frederick, Howard and St. Mary’s counties in Maryland
Clarke, Fauquier and Loudoun counties in Virginia

A winter weather advisory is in effect for D.C. and the surrounding suburbs.

See a full list of weather alerts here.

The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for coastal areas, including Maryland’s beaches. Roughly 26 million people from coastal Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Connecticut and New York are under blizzard warnings, NBC News reports.

Snow to melt in the coming days

The good news: This storm will be very different than the one a month go that left residents across the D.C. area battling “snowcrete” for weeks. We’re not expecting significant impacts beyond Monday.

By Monday afternoon, the snow is expected to melt as temperatures stay in the upper 30s.

Highs will likely reach the 50s on Wednesday and Thursday, melting whatever snow is left.

Stay with Storm Team4 for the latest forecast. Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to get severe weather alerts on your phone.

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US Park Police officer shot in Washington, DC

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3 hours ago

March 23, 2026

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US Park Police officer shot in Washington, DC

A U.S. Park Police officer was shot in Washington, D.C., while on duty, according to a statement from the agency.

Park Police said the officer was shot at 7:30 p.m. on Monday in Southeast Washington on Queens Stroll Pl.

The officer has been transported to a local hospital, officials said.

The circumstances of the shooting are unclear. A Park Police spokesperson told ABC News the officer has non-life-threatening injuries.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X that she has spoken to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Jeffery Carroll and was briefed on the shooting.

“Please pray for the officer’s recovery,” the attorney general said.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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Exhibition Game in Washington, D.C.

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15 hours ago

March 23, 2026

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Photo by Sol Tucker/TalkNats The Washington Nationals have an exhibition game at Nationals Park against Baltimore as part of their home-and-road 2-game series with the Orioles. This is the final warm-up against another team before Opening Day in two days … Continue reading →

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Storm Team4 Forecast: Chance of severe storms before cooler Monday

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1 day ago

March 22, 2026

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Storm Team4 Forecast: Chance of severe storms before cooler Monday

4 things to know about the weather:

Storms overnight, severe chance
Cooler Monday
Clouds to start, then sunshine tomorrow
Cold next few mornings

After a very warm afternoon, there is a cold front that is approaching. The front will move through the area tonight, sparking showers and storms, then delivering colder air for the start of the new workweek.

There is a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for our counties to the far northwest, including Maryland counties Washington, Allegany and Garrett, and a portion of Morgan county in West Virginia. The watch is until 10 p.m. Sunday.

There is a chance for storms to be severe tonight, including the risk of damaging winds and hail. The risk decreases through the night as the storms move south and east with the front. The storms may be noisy tonight with thunder, heavy rain, and hail. Expect drier conditions after sunrise tomorrow.

Do not forget your jacket Monday. The cooler air behind the front keeps the area in the 50s all day. Lows will drop into the 30s Monday night.

Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to check the weather radar on the go.