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Saturday AM forecast: Storms moving east, turning cooler later today
Posted 6:03 AM 1/10/2026 by Meteorologist Dave Baker
Severe storms and flash flooding will move away from the Capital Region Saturday as a cold front moves through. Conditions improve later today, but gusty winds and clouds will remain, with cooler weather following.
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1/7/2026
Wednesday PM Forecast: one more round of fog before rain and thunderstorms
Posted 3:49 PM 1/7/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The Storm Station is tracking three impacts over the next three days. Thick morning fog and record-challenging warmth will remain possible; the workweek will end stormy thanks to a cold front, and then much cooler air will spill into the Capital Area.
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1/6/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: fog, record warmth followed by big weekend shake-up
Posted 4:08 PM 1/6/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A DENSE FOG ADVISORY will be in effect from midnight to 10 am Wednesday. Visibility of one quarter mile or less could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
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1/5/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Another warmup, more opportunities for fog and rain
Posted 5:40 PM 1/5/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The rest of the week will bring near-record warmth and rising humidity. This will set the stage for the return of fog and rain — the next two impacts.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Despite evening clearing, clouds will roll back into the area overnight. There might be a (More)
1/4/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: Rising temps and humidity leading to two weather impacts this week
Posted 9:45 PM 1/4/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The upcoming week will be on the warmer side of average, with rising temperatures and humidity resulting in occasional morning fog and the eventual return of rain.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds proved stubborn to break on Sunday, and in so doing, they will likely linger (More)
1/3/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Drier and cooler air to end weekend, another warmup next week
Posted 5:56 PM 1/3/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
After the passage of a cold front earlier today, drier and cooler air will filter in overnight. The nicer feel will be short lived, as another warming trend will take place next week.
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1/2/2026
Friday PM Forecast: spotty showers to start weekend, slight and brief cooldown to follow
Posted 4:46 PM 1/2/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A weak cold front will move through early in the weekend. Initially, some spotty showers will be possible, followed by a slight and brief dip in temperatures.
Saturday: mild, passing showers early
Sunday: crisp and clear
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1/1/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: warmer, breezy with a few showers leading into the weekend
Posted 5:26 PM 1/1/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Happy New Year! We are starting 2026 on a much milder note than how we ended 2025. If you don’t get to holiday decorations down by dawn Friday, make sure they are tied down as the next frontal system approaches.
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12/31/2025
Wednesday PM Forecast: chill eases early into 2026, minor rain chance ahead
Posted 7:58 PM 12/31/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
If you are heading out to ring in the new year tonight, you’ll definitely want to grab a heavy coat. However, if you don’t like the cold, the first days of 2026 will be more your style.
New Year’s Day: warming
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12/30/2025
Tuesday PM Forecast: 2025 ends with a chill, temperature rebound into 2026
Posted 5:25 PM 12/30/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
2025 will wrap up on a chilly note, with both highs and lows staying below average. A warmup is expected after the New Year, along with a front arriving late in the week that could bring some rain.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Clear skies and calm winds will set up a cold night (More)