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Weather Guy | Crying

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:18:05 GMT

Today's question is from "College Girl.” She wants to know, "Why is it that if you cry before you fall asleep at night, when you wake up your eyes are swollen?"

Weather Guy | Rain - Snow Measurements

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:19:09 GMT

Today's question is from Lisa in Berryville, Virginia. She says, "I would like to know how much snow it takes to equal an inch of rainfall? For example -- two inches of rain would be how much snow?" We received a similar question from another viewer named Meg Fetting.

E-mail: First Snow Predictions

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:18:06 GMT

When do you think the area will get its first snowfall and how much do you think we will get?

Email us your answer!

E-mail your First Snow Predictions for the 'Ask the Weather Guys' to fmn@wttg.com

Weather Guy | Inland Temperatures

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:47:57 GMT

Today's question is from Lisa Marshall. She wants to know, "Why is the temperature in Annapolis or areas near the water, warmer than the temperature inland? I always thought it was colder near the water."

Weather Guy | Leonids Meteor Shower

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:20:37 GMT

Today's question is from August M. in Annandale. August writes, "A group on Facebook has over 800,000 people planning to view the Leonids Meteor Shower. It says that it is Tuesday morning, but is that true for the dc area? If so, will people in the D.C. area be able to view this?"

Weather Guy | Solar and Lunar Eclipse

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:06:45 GMT

Today's question is from Bryanna in Forestville. She wants to know, "What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse? Does one have to do with seeing a planet next to the sun?"

Weather Guy | Friday the 13th

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:33:44 GMT

Today, it's not a question, but a special request on this Friday the 13th, from Denise Ruffin. Her daughter, Alanna is turning 13 today. Denise writes, "Alanna thinks she is going to have a bad day because it will be on Friday the 13th. Can you please wish her a happy birthday? She is a good kid and is working hard in school and I want her to have a good start to the day."

Weather Guy | Foot Growth

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:26:35 GMT

Today's question is from Rosie M. In Fort Washington, Maryland. She asks, "Is it true that if you walk around without shoes or socks on your feet, your feet will grow longer and wider than they normally would?" Well to answer this question, we ask an expert. Dr. Harold Glickman, chief of podiatric surgery at Sibley Memorial Hospital, joined us with the answer.

Weather Guy | Sunsets

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:28:55 GMT

Today's question is from Mz. Peaches. She writes, "My question stems from a conversation I had with my 8 year old daughter Ciara. We were discussing the sunset the other day and noticed that it was very orange, more so than usual. Sometimes we see purple, lavender, or even pink. We were wondering if the weather affects the sunset/sunrise at all."

Weather Guy | Ice Cubes Stick Together

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:29:57 GMT

Today's ‘Ask The Weather Guy’ question is from Tracey, who writes, "Why does my ice stick when I pour cold water on it? It is so frustrating when I want to eat my ice cubes after I have poured cold water on them, and they are stuck together."