Gwen Tolbart

Washington, D.C.

TV Weather Anchor and Reporter at WTTG-TV (Washington, DC)

TV Weather Anchor and Reporter at WDCA-TV (Washington, DC)

TV Weather Anchor/Reporter fr Canada, Keynote Speaker/Emcee, Named Top 100 Women in Maryland. Rec'd Pres. Obama Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service

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DC cherry blossoms draw massive crowds to Tidal Basin during peak bloom

3 weeks ago | fox5dc.com | Gwen Tolbart |Sam Kosmas

By Gwen Tolbart and Sam Kosmas Updated March 30, 2025 9:10am EDT WASHINGTON - Massive crowds swarmed the Tidal Basin over the weekend to see D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms in peak bloom. The iconic cherry blossom trees reached peak bloom on Friday. The National Park Servicedefines peak bloom as when 70% of Yoshino cherry blossoms have opened.
DC cherry blossoms draw massive crowds to Tidal Basin during peak bloom

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Gwen Tolbart

WASHINGTON - Massive crowds flocked to the Tidal Basin over the weekend to see D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms in peak bloom. The iconic cherry blossom trees reached peak bloom on Friday. The National Park Servicedefines peak bloom as when 70% of Yoshino cherry blossoms have opened. READ MORE: Metro to open early for Cherry Blossom 10 Mile RunCherry blossoms reached peak bloom on FridayWhat we knowCherry blossoms generally remain in bloom for about 10 days, though this depends on weather conditions.
DC region sees high temperatures near 84 degrees

3 weeks ago | fox5dc.com | Gwen Tolbart

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Just a few days into spring and the D.C. region has its first day in the 80s since November 7th, 2024. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart says there will be more clouds than sun today, but the warmth will make up for it! There will be a few peeks of sunshine, with exceptionally warm conditions today with temps in the low to mid 80s. Winds will pick up later and it will become quite breezy. South/SW 5-10mph, gusting up to 25+mph. Tonight, still mostly cloudy, lows in the 60s a mild night.
Cloudy skies with passing rain showers across DC region

1 month ago | fox5dc.com | Gwen Tolbart

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A few passing showers and cooler temperatures are expected across the D.C. region. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart says it is possible to see passing rain showers Saturday afternoon as a clipper-like system passes to the northwest, though these will be most likely in our mountain zones and near Mason-Dixon. Temperatures are on the mild side for the middle of March. Highs in the middle to upper 60s. A warmer day! Winds will get gusty later.
Cloudy skies with passing rain showers across DC region

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Gwen Tolbart

The BriefSaturday kicks off with clouds and potential passing rain showers later in the day. Temperatures are expected to be in the middle to upper 60s. WASHINGTON, D.C. - A few passing showers and cooler temperatures are expected across the D.C. region. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart says it is possible to see passing rain showers Saturday afternoon as a clipper-like system passes to the northwest, though these will be most likely in our mountain zones and near Mason-Dixon.
Cold front brings severe weather to DC region: storms, winds, flood risks

1 month ago | fox5dc.com | Gwen Tolbart

Weather forecast for Sunday, March 16 There's a severe thunderstorm threat across the D.C. region Sunday. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has the latest forecast. A strong cold front is moving across the D.C. region Sunday, bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and localized flooding.
Cold front brings severe weather to DC region: storms, winds, flood risks

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Gwen Tolbart

The BriefA strong cold front could bring damaging winds, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes, especially if sunshine increases instability. Gusts up to 50 mph could cause downed trees and power outages in parts of Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia. Heavy rain (0.75–2 inches) may lead to localized flooding, especially in urban areas and near coastal regions. The cold front exits by midnight, with lingering showers into Monday morning.
Coastal flood and wind advisory issued in DC region

1 month ago | fox5dc.com | Gwen Tolbart

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A strong cold front is expected to move through the D.C. region ahead of potential storms on Sunday. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart says an overcast with clouds can be expected for Saturday. Winds will be light from the south and temperatures are expected to be in the high-upper 50s - low 60s. Later in the evening, mostly clouds with Southeast wind of 10-15mph gust up to 25mph with temperatures in the low 50s.
Coastal flood and wind advisory issued in DC region

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Gwen Tolbart

The BriefClouds and some light drizzle are expected throughout the weekend. The final weekend of winter will also feature a cold front with some severe weather warnings. A Coastal Flood Advisory has been placed on the shoreline in Anne Arundel County heading into Sunday. WASHINGTON, D.C. - A strong cold front is expected to move through the D.C. region ahead of potential storms on Sunday. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart says an overcast with clouds can be expected for Saturday.
Cloudy skies across DC region as cooler temperatures expected next week

1 month ago | fox5dc.com | Gwen Tolbart

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The D.C. region is expected to see a long warm stretch of weather and its first 70-degree days of the season next week. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart says there will be gusty, brisk wind Northwest with 10-15 gusting up to 30mph which will make it feel chilly on Saturday with lots of afternoon sunshine and highs in the upper 40s and low 50s. Related A very cold night with mostly clear skies and temperatures in the 30s. Upcoming weather forecast A quiet pattern next week.