DC Weather, Explained What to know about derechos: violent thunderstorm complexes that sometimes strike DC How derechos form and why they can be so destructive in the DC area. By Jason Samenow and Jeff Halverson / Jun 1 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
DC Weather, Explained Yes, thundersnow is real. Here’s how it happens. How thundersnow happens — and why thunder and lightning can occur during intense snowstorms. By Jason Samenow and Jeff Halverson / May 29 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
DC Weather, Explained The many faces of winter precipitation in the DC area A guide to the many types of winter weather in D.C., from snow and sleet to freezing rain. By Jason Samenow and Jeff Halverson / May 29 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email