. >> i'm mikea turner in for jan jeffcoat this morning.t there, but feels kind of good. we're going to warm up later right. >> we're headed back to the 70s, a little more humid. we have some showers to go through this morning, also thunderstorms possible today. for all those reasons i just listed we have a yellow weather alert. you're going to need the umbrella today. we have some showers north of gaithersburg, north of frederick. temperatures into the 50s and 60s. it is mild out there, warmer than yesterday for sure. a couple of showers just north of manassas and left side to the beltway and all the way down through culpeper. these are moving pretty fast to an hour, headed to bowie at 5:02. a closer look at the shower headed to frederick, these are not severe, just some good showers, a quick downpour near frederick and heavier pockets of rain in hagerstown. we will see more rain between9:00 and noon. we'll have some steady showers move in. we break apart the action just before lunch time and for the afternoon isolated thunderstorms. a lit

i'm jan jeffcoat. >>> it's going to be cold with 20s and 30s, warming a little bit, but wait unthe illy, saturday, sunday, allyson. >> you can make those outdoor plans. you have to grab the heavier jacket this morning. i know i did. bring it out of the closet again. 32 leesburg and 25 martinsburg. this is the time of year where temperatures do go up and down but after today, you may be able to put it away for at least five days so that's good news. if you're looking for that spring weather, we had gusts up to 40 miles per hour. it's tomorrow, wind will turn out of the south. this is tomorrow at 4:00 a.m. it's going to be warmer with those wind out of the south and 60. we're below average at 50 degrees but this warm air kind of looming to the south and west that will slide on in for the weekend. we're tracking some showers so before you make plans -- much of the weekend will be nice -- we will see showers interrupt your plans so we will get to those details coming up. already an issue on 95. >>> at least it's in the southbound lane so not for anyone trying to head from stafford forwoodb

. >> i'm jan jeffcoat. happy friday everybody. today is going to be a wet one.s get straight to allyson right now. could we really see some snow. >> yes, we are going to see some snow. once it hits the ground it's going to melt right away. it will be wet out there for parts of your morning commute. as far as slippery conditions, that is going to be limited to pennsylvania. if you're traveling today to pennsylvania, that's going to impact your commute. garrett county, parts of west virginia, that's where we could see a little bit. i'm going to have a map coming up later. once you head south and east of hagerstown, we're not going to see too much as far as snow. showers, absolutely and a cold rain and a down from the sky. 8:00 this morning, showers and moving through d. c. yes that is a blue snow. it doesn't take much to support snow falling from the sky through that column in the atmosphere. the ground surface was 74 yesterday. we're not going to see anything stick to the ground. we're at 38. we're not even near freezing. 9:30, fast forwarding that precipitation.

i'm jan jeffcoat. >> reporter: we had trees down around the region yesterday, and there's facebook pagein the backyard lifted up and moved. the winds were powerful, 60-mile an hour gusts yesterday, and also yesterday, reaching a high of 80 degrees, and tomorrow, talking about the flurries out there. the roller coaster is not as cute at the little kid was. we have reached our high temperature today. it's going to be rather windy today. up to 50-mile an hour gusts possible. current temperatures into the 40s for winchester through fort royal. here's how the winds will fair through the rest of the morning. they will continue to stay strong through about sunrise, and 30-mile an hour winds at sunrise. better, and overnight, we will drop the wind speed, allow the temperatures to drop off. pretty cold first thing tomorrow morning, and then it's windy once again, and that will bring over a few snow showers and even flurries. i don't want you to be too concerned with this. we are going

thanks for joining us here on your monday, i'm jan jeffcoat. >> i'm mike hydeck, weather a big storye again. we got rid of the frigid cold temperatures. it's going to feel seasonal maybe today. >> today is actually a pretty nice day. cloudy not going to be as gorgeous [ technical difficulties ] >> mild and then we're talking about changes as we head through the rest of the week, up and down we go once again: 28 for gaithersburg, 26 manassas. it looks like it's sliding this way. it won't be here until tomorrow. take a look at your futurecast, we'll see the cloud cover continue it increase today with the help of those southeasterly winds. to want cloud cover and southerly winds will stay into the 40s overnight so not so cold first thing tomorrow morning. 1:00 in the afternoon on tuesday, southerly winds will be on the stronger side. we'll have some showers roll on through here for your evening commute, but the heavier stuff arrives after the evening commute right through wednesday morning at about 5 a.m. now these are just rain showers, but long-term this weekend could be a little inte

i'm jan jeffcoat. >> and i'm mike hydeck.up washington gearing up for what could be a record it's the part it connects with later that's going to make a huge -- this is pulling down the cold air. we're going to see the nor'easter forming off the coast. by the time we get to 5, 6:00 this evening you're going to notice a vast difference. this afternoon impacts us, be home be early this evening and places south of k. c. you need to get home by 4:00 this afternoon. as we go into the evening we're going to see the snow and mix arriving from the south, heavy snow, a mix and rain continues for the overnight into your tuesday morning commute. some of the heaviest snow could be falling for the metro and points east between about 6 tomorrow morning and 9 tomorrow morning when you want to be heading into work. tomorrow afternoon snow showers will linger. let's go through futurecast. really cold arctic air in place right now. as we

good morning, everybody, i'm jan jeffcoat. >> i'm mike hydeck.he jacket, warmer temperatures are on the way. the weekend looks fantastic. >> and by the way, very nicely with your pink die and pink dress. we're starting off today mild. temperatures are going to plunge by the time the sun comes up, we'll be into the low 40s and it will stay that way all day long. when you factor in the winds, it's not going to feel much better than 35 degrees. this afternoon, a little uncomfortable. a couple stray showers here for st. mary's county. that's not going to last long. it's going to go away pretty . arrows are. it's going to be gusty today and temperatures at lunchtime, this is 12:00 today, 42 degrees. 38 for gaithersburg. 37 for winchester. you want to subtract about 10 degrees. that's how chilly it's going to feel this afternoon. by tomorrow morning, we're starting off in the 20s. no spring-time tomorrow. it's going to be pretty cold out there at the bus stop tomorrow. as we head through the bus stop this morning, it's not as bad. it will feel noticeab

. >> i'm jan jeffcoat. >>> first, al lyson, people want to know if we are going to see snow this weekend snow chances go down, down and down every time i look at it. snow lovers you are not going to be pleased. but there's still a chance. let's get you through first. no yellow weather alert this morning. just some light showers. these are going to push out of here fast. light showers around the district. this is only going to hold on 10 more minutes. by 4:35 we are dry. so 7:00 in the morning, because we don't head out until then, no showers to wore ability. you can leave the umbrella at home. what it will be for the rest of the day is breezy and also sunny but temperatures do return to the low 60s despite pretty strong winds out of the west. 20 mile per hour sustained winds. all right. here's your weekend trend update. even colder. highs into the upper 30s. so it's going to be cold absolutely. but that cold air kind of moved the storm either further to the south. so through the district nothing to maybe an inch max t -- max. but areas further to the south you may get more. >>> ellen. >>

i'm jan jeffcoat. >> and i'm mike hydeck.ning, alice. >> reporter: yesterday the clouds would not budge. today sprinkle action going on. more sunshine, and we will dry out later this morning as well. before the chilly weather heads our way tomorrow. we have a couple of sprinkles. watch the forecast. it's headed to the eastern shore. throughout the rest of the da and low 40s. 47 for washington. 47 for fredericksburg. notice the sunshine increases. it's not until later in the afternoon we do reach the low 60s with the increasing sunshine. i will let you know how warm it will be before the warmup comes up. >>> i complained to allyson yesterday about the tidal basin. it was cold. northbound on 270, a crash from route 109 and route 80. quite a few accidents. this is as you try to take the eastbound accident on to central avenue headed east it involves a fedex truck. it's a matter of trying to upright the trai

thanks for joining us, i'm jan jeffcoat. >> i'm mike hydeck glad you're with us.standing by with a chance of snow in the forecast. still not quite sure how much if, when and all that. >> the latest information for the weekend, it looks like we see nothing with maybe some rain showers passing by or maybe we could see a couple of inches. yes, there is a chance we could see measurable snow. as you asked me yesterday, i said it looks a little more significant. each model run becomes less and less like we're going to have a major system on sunday. we do have some rain to track today, so i do want to get to that. 48 degrees. it is mild and breezy. grab your umbrella today, you'll need it from time to time. not all day. 44 for hagerstown, 41 frederick and 45 for gaithersburg. no severe weather today, just some showers around the region. this is first alert live doppler. much of the steadier rainfall is off to the west. this evening we kind of take a break in the middle of the day, and then this evening we'll have more showers push on through. we'll track that in your ext

. >> i'm jan jeffcoat. meteorologist allyson rae warned us that we should buckle up. >> nice dress.y. >> thank you. today will be wild. i was telling my hud yesterday, we will be near 80 with strong storms then friday we are talking about the potential for snow. he couldn't believe it. i said believe me, i'm telling you. severe weather possible. this is the area in yellow with a slight risk category for severe weather. this is the low threshold. heading to the areas in orange, enhanced risk. you will see strong storms, strong winds and hail. hail and strong winds will be the main threats today specifically straight line winds. these storms will come through in a strong line and that's the set up that you see. as far as the tornado threat, it's minimal. it's not out of the question. it's not impossible. i want to talk about how strong the winds will be. notice the normal winds, gusty winds ahead of the front. near 80 today. that sets the stage and on the humid side. winds gusting up to 30 miles per hour. this is 1:00 p.m. 1:00 in

i'm jan jeffcoat.anks for joining us mike. >> you've got to bring your coffee when you come to work. >> i'm mike hydeck. thanks for joining us. eyes on the skies and the roads which is a big deal this morning. it's cold and it's going to feel really cold as we head throughout. >> meteorologist melissa nord's got an eye on your forecast right now. >> it's going to be cold. it's going to be windy feeling like january outside. we've got a feels like temperatures in gaithersburg, mike, when your kids walk out the door it's going to feel like 2. hagerstown feels like 1, leesburg like 5 degrees. it's going to be can cold. the windchills stay in the teens in most spots. it's going to be very windy. the winds not only pose a problem for you standing outside, but the winds could be so strong we could be talking about more power tree limbs falling down due to the strong wind gusts over 40 miles an hour. we've got a couple of lake effect snow showers that try to make their way down through the area. don't be surp

i'm jan jeffcoat. you have to get the kids out today.llyson, temperature us about -- tell us about it. >> we have clouds and chilly temperatures this morning. not going to last long by any means. now, you do see some showers approaching pittsburgh through west virginia. we will see some showers for some areas this morning. let many e show -- let me show you the future cast of who and when or where and when i should say. partly cloudy skies for now. clouds will move in. you will do you -- you do see some showers along the 81 corridor. mid to late morning showers generally off to the wed. as -- west. as we head through the latter part of the afternoon 10:30 to 11:00 it breaks apart. temperatures into the mid 40s and clouds will stick around for the lunch hour. it doesn't get a little bit more pleasant. it's not going to be a beautiful day until later on in the day. we'll head to the low 60s with a strong southern ee temperature will be slow to come. much of the day spent into the 50s. 60 for gaithersburg this afternoon, 64 for leesburg and

good morning, i'm jan jeffcoat. gorgeous way to head through the weekend. >> why is it not friday?t will be absolutely gorgeous today, but i will tell you what the rest of the weekend, today into tomorrow and the rest of the weekend we have cold air rushing in a lot of sunshine, and the system to the north, it's going to slide on farther to the south for tomorrow morning, and for this afternoon. 64 by noon, and have lunch outside today it may be the last time you have it for a few days. that's being outside not lunch. [ laughter the forecast. 6:30 in the morning. your drive in. we are looking at snow for the areas to the north and west, and notice the surface temperature near 40 degrees, and it will not cause problems on the roads, and mind this, it will get cold fast. we will time out the rest of your friday, coming up in a bit. good morning. >> good morning, allyson. this tractor trailer is blocking exit 57 where 495 and 95 are trying to head southbound on 950. exit 169 partially blocked that the time. the driver in the tractor trailer was taken to the hospital with injuries. we

i'm jan jeffcoat. you can see we have delays and closings running at the bottom of your screen. >> i'm mike hydeck. boy to we have a huge team to get you around the whole region there morning. you're going to see where it is. melissa nord we're going to start with you. what a tricky storm this is. >> it's got several hours to go here, and we've got a mixed bag of precipitation depending on where exactly you are. we're tracking sleet. we're tracking rain. we're tracking freezing rain and of course we can't forget about that heavy snow in some areas that's been falling for a couple of hours and will be picking up in intensity as we work our way throughout the 5 and 6 a.m. hour first alert live doppler. this is live scanning the skies. we're able to depict with this radar what kind of precipitation you're seeing out there. are you seeing rain, are you seeing snow, and we've been talking about the rain/snow mix for the past couple of days, how that would even the snow totals. that ended up setting over 95

i'm jan jeffcoat. we are here to get you through this powerful storm that is slamming our region right now. starting off the top with meteorologist melissa nord who is continuing to track your snow totals and the continues right now. melissa. >> and the snow, yeah, it's continuing, we have not only got snow but we've got freezing rain, sleet, rain, we are seeing a wide variety, a plethora of different types of winter weather out there. the heaviest snow, one band of heavy snow, it's right along frederick, eastern frederick county, moving towards carroll county here. we have been in the sleet zone along the 95 corridor, washington, d.c., down into eastern prince william county as well but some colder air will be pushing in from the west as we go throughout the next several hours so by lunchtime a little burst of snow possible right in d.c., there's that heavier snow band right along i270, i70, right in frederick county, in that band of snow we probably haom miles an hour. here's a big picture. long dura

i'm jan jeffcoat.have delays and closings running at the bottom of your screen. >> i'm mike hydeck. boy to we have a huge team to get you around the whole region there morning. you're going to see where it is. melissa nord we're going to start with you. what a tricky storm this is. >> it's got several hours to go here, and we've got a mixed bag of precipitation depending on where exactly you are. we're tracking sleet. we're tracking rain. we're tracking freezing rain and of course we can't forget about that heavy snow in some areas that's been falling for a couple of hours and will be picking up in intensity as we work our way throughout the 5 and 6 a.m. hour