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First Spring Outlook: Cold, Late Snow Could Linger In Northeast First Spring Outlook: Cold, Late Snow Could Linger In Northeast
First Spring Outlook: Cold, Late Snow Could Linger In Northeast The first long-range spring forecast is out, and AccuWeather says residents across the Northeast might want to keep coats handy a little longer this year. According to the outlet's 2026 US Spring Forecast, the Northeast and Great Lakes will experience a gradual shift toward warmer weather, with cooler-than-average temperatures likely to persist well into spring.  Forecasters warn that late-season snow and frost are possible across the region, especially in March and April. That could mean higher heating bills for many households as the cold persists. Related story: Punxsutawney…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Hell Of A Collapse: Snow Destroys Church Roof, Triggers Emergency Response (PHOTOS) Hell Of A Collapse: Snow Destroys Church Roof, Triggers Emergency Response (PHOTOS)
Hell Of A Collapse: Snow Destroys Church Roof, Triggers Emergency Response (Photos) A church in Virginia narrowly avoided disaster when part of its roof collapsed under the strain of winter weather, forcing emergency crews to shut down a busy road and declare the building unsafe. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called just before 5:20 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, to the 8700 block of Cooper Road after reports that the roof of a two-story building had blown off, and a second-floor wall appeared ready to fail, officials said. The building was identified as St. George Tigrai Orthodox Tewahdo Church, a longtime fixture in the Mount Vernon area. “When crews arrived, they …

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by Zak Failla
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Police Say Walking On Frozen Potomac Is New But Unpleasant Way To Die Police Say Walking On Frozen Potomac Is New But Unpleasant Way To Die
Police Say Walking On Frozen Potomac Is New But Unpleasant Way To Die One day after police issued a warning advising against walking along the icy water of the Potomac River, a body was pulled from under the 14th Street Bridge. What began as a rescue effort by DC Fire and EMS crews turned into a recovery on Tuesday, Feb. 3, when a person was spotted on the ice mid-span, officials said. The body was located on the ice below the 14th Street Bridge, forcing firefighters to cross from Ohio Drive to reach the victim. As of 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, officials confirmed the body had been removed from the ice and transported to land by a Metropolitan Police Department harb…

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by Zak Failla
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Light Snow, Icy Roads Could Wreck Commute Again Wednesday Morning In Maryland Light Snow, Icy Roads Could Wreck Commute Again Wednesday Morning In Maryland
Light Snow, Icy Roads Could Wreck Commute Again Wednesday Morning In Maryland Winter just will not let go. Another round of snow — light, stubborn, and annoying — is expected to slide through the region overnight, setting up what could be a slick and icy commute across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and DC early Wednesday morning, weather officials warned. The National Weather Service says snow is likely to taper off sometime between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, but the real problem comes after — temperatures are expected to stay below freezing right through the morning rush, turning untreated roads into skating rinks. Accumulation is expected to stay under…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland Storm Turns Assateague Beach Into Frozen Cliffs And Crumbling Sand Slabs (PHOTOS) Maryland Storm Turns Assateague Beach Into Frozen Cliffs And Crumbling Sand Slabs (PHOTOS)
Maryland Storm Turns Assateague Beach Into Frozen Cliffs And Crumbling Sand Slabs (Photos) A powerful coastal storm didn’t just rough up Maryland’s shoreline — it peeled it back. State officials are warning visitors to steer clear of large sections of Assateague State Park after frozen sand cliffs collapsed and broke apart along the beach following the spate of recent winter weather, authorities said. The aftermath of the storms at Assateague State Park. Maryland DNR The damage was most severe near the Youth Group Beach and the F Loop crossover at Assateague State Park, where beach erosion carved steep drop-offs and left massive slabs of frozen sand scattered along the sh…

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by Zak Failla
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Ice-Encased Maryland Honda Civic Turns Into Philly Street Spectacle (PHOTOS) Ice-Encased Maryland Honda Civic Turns Into Philly Street Spectacle (PHOTOS)
Ice-Encased Maryland Honda Civic Turns Into Philly Street Spectacle (Photos) A 2016 Honda Civic with Maryland plates has been drawing crowds in Philadelphia this week — not for its make or model, but because it’s completely encased in ice. The car, parked along the 1000 block of North Front Street in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood, became an unexpected local attraction after a nearby water main break left it frozen solid and impossible to move. The vehicle belongs to Tianna Graham, a Philadelphia school teacher who suddenly found herself at the center of the city’s latest viral moment. Graham told 6abc Action News that her car was parked near the site of a si…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Woman Found Dead On Maryland Trail During Deep Freeze Was Thousands Of Miles From Home Woman Found Dead On Maryland Trail During Deep Freeze Was Thousands Of Miles From Home
Woman Found Dead On Maryland Trail During Deep Freeze Was Thousands Of Miles From Home A woman found dead along a popular Annapolis hiking trail during last week’s deep freeze has been identified — and she was thousands of miles from home. Annapolis Police on Monday identified the victim as Portia Latrice Jones, 44, of California, who died after being found unresponsive near a trail by the tennis courts at Truxtun Park on Wednesday, Jan. 28, police said. Officers were called to the area at 2:36 p.m. for reports of an unresponsive woman, where investigators believe Jones may have slipped on ice before succumbing to the dangerously cold weather, according to police. Authoritie…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Say Walking On Frozen Potomac Is New But Unpleasant Way To Die Police Say Walking On Frozen Potomac Is New But Unpleasant Way To Die
Police Say Walking On Frozen Potomac Is New But Unpleasant Way To Die People trying to walk across the frozen Potomac River are forcing police to issue a blunt warning to anyone thinking about turning winter into a daredevil challenge. Metropolitan Police Department officers became aware of multiple individuals attempting to walk on the iced-over Potomac River near the Georgetown waterfront, the department confirmed on Monday afternoon. While the river may look solid, police stressed that appearances are dangerously misleading, especially as one of the coldest weeks in years tightens its grip on the region — including Northern Virginia and Maryland communitie…

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by Zak Failla
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Virginia Opossum 'Birmingham Jill' Crashes Groundhog Day To Deliver Six More Weeks Of Winter Virginia Opossum 'Birmingham Jill' Crashes Groundhog Day To Deliver Six More Weeks Of Winter
Virginia Opossum 'Birmingham Jill' Crashes Groundhog Day To Deliver Six More Weeks Of Winter Groundhog Day didn’t belong to Punxsutawney Phil this year — it belonged to a Virginia opossum named Birmingham Jill. While the calendar flipped to Monday, Feb. 2, a native Virginia opossum stole the spotlight hundreds of miles from home, stepping in as an unlikely weather forecaster at the Birmingham Zoo. Instead of waking a groggy groundhog, zoo officials handed the prediction duties to Jill, a Virginia opossum, who made her debut call during a special event held a day early because the zoo was closed on the actual holiday. And in true Groundhog Day fashion, Jill did not deliver good …

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by Zak Failla
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Winter Or Spring? Punxsutawney Phil Has Spoken (VIDEO) Winter Or Spring? Punxsutawney Phil Has Spoken (VIDEO)
Winter Or Spring? Punxsutawney Phil Has Spoken (Video) The moment has arrived — Punxsutawney Phil has made his annual prediction, and the results are in. As thousands gathered at Gobbler’s Knob in the early morning cold on Monday, Feb. 2, Phil emerged from his burrow for the 140th Groundhog Day ceremony. With the world watching, the top-hatted Inner Circle carefully observed Phil’s behavior before announcing the forecast: Click here to watch the video or watch it in the player below: 6 more weeks of winter ❄️ or an early spring 🌷? Join us live from Gobbler’s Knob on Feb. 2 to see Punxsutawney Phil give his 140th Groundhog Day progn…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Another Storm Is Coming — Firefighters In Maryland Say Dig Out Your Hydrant Now Another Storm Is Coming — Firefighters In Maryland Say Dig Out Your Hydrant Now
Another Storm Is Coming — Firefighters In Maryland Say Dig Out Your Hydrant Now The region is still digging out from last Sunday’s snowstorm; streets are frozen solid after days of brutal cold, and now — just to keep things interesting — another round of snow and ice is on the way. And as DC, Maryland, and Virginia brace for what’s next, firefighters across the region are making one thing clear: if your fire hydrant is buried, dig it out — now. Last week’s storm dumped heavy snow across the DMV, and the National Weather Service says the deep freeze that followed kept it from melting, turning neighborhoods into iceboxes where snowbanks hardened, and hydrants disappeared…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland Woman Found Dead On Maryland Hiking Trail During Extreme Cold Maryland Woman Found Dead On Maryland Hiking Trail During Extreme Cold
Maryland Woman Found Dead On Maryland Hiking Trail During Extreme Cold A Maryland woman was found dead along a hiking trail in Anne Arundel County during the extreme cold conditions, with police saying exposure may have contributed to her death. Officers from the Annapolis Police Department were called shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, to a trail near the tennis courts at Truxtun Park, where they found an unresponsive woman. “Annapolis Police are reporting the death of an adult female discovered earlier today during extreme cold conditions,” the agency announced. Investigators say that the woman may have slipped due to icy conditions and lat…

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by Zak Failla