DC area anticipates heavy rain, fog ahead of windy, chilly workweek - Sunday, December 17, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | December 17, 2023 [Web version](   [DC area anticipates heavy rain, fog ahead of windy, chilly workweek]( After a cloudy, dry Saturday with temperatures right around 50 degrees, D.C., Maryland and Virginia are bracing for a foggy and stormy Sunday, a windy Monday and a chilly Tuesday. Here's what you need to know. [READ MORE](   [DC architect reveals the pandemic-era home design trends that buyers still look for]( D.C.-area homebuyers continue to ask architects for massive windows, multifunctional backyards and grand kitchens that double as workspaces and entertainment places. 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