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Snowstorm Predicted: D.C. Faces Travel Disruptions This Weekend

12/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A winter system will bring 1 to 3 inches of snow to the Washington, D.C. area overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Precipitation will begin Saturday evening as a wintry mix along the I-95 corridor and then transition to snow.
Cold temperatures will follow with wind chills in the teens by Sunday.
December has seen one of the coldest starts in 20 years.
Residents should plan for travel disruptions due to snow.

History

Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888, occurring from March 11 to 14, was one of the deadliest blizzards in U.S. history, claiming over 400 lives and paralyzing the East Coast from Chesapeake Bay to Maine. This storm followed a series of severe winter weather events, including the Schoolhouse Blizzard in January 1888, highlighting the ongoing challenges of winter preparedness and infrastructure resilience.

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Story summary

A winter system will bring 1 to 3 inches of snow to the Washington, D.C. area overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Precipitation will begin Saturday evening as a wintry mix along the I-95 corridor and then transition to snow.
Cold temperatures will follow with wind chills in the teens by Sunday.
December has seen one of the coldest starts in 20 years.
Residents should plan for travel disruptions due to snow.

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