Tucker Barnes
Hey, my name is Tucker Barnes, and I am the Emmy award-winning chief meteorologist on FOX 5 Morning and Good Day DC each day. I was raised in the Washington area.
My passion for the weather began at an early age when, at the age of 5, I began issuing forecasts to my kindergarten class. By my teens, I was immersed in my favorite subject, offering often highly-inaccurate, long-range forecasts to my high school class.
I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley and completed my graduate work at the University of Maryland, College Park. I am a member of the American Meteorological Society (AMS).
I love this area of the country and its seasons. The challenges of forecasting in this region are nearly unmatched. Among my proudest achievements at FOX 5: Covering Hurricane Irene in Ocean City (in the seafoam), the winter of Snowmaggedeon and the Derecho of 2012.
In my spare time, I enjoy nature, the weather (of course), gardening, animals, football and making fun of Steelers fans (Unless you are a Steelers fan — then I like making fun of Cowboy fans).
The latest from Tucker Barnes
DC weather: Snow falls across parts of DMV Thursday as temperatures plunge
After two days of springlike, even summerlike warmth, temperatures tumbled Thursday and a mix of rain and wet snow fell across the D.C. region.
Record warmth possible Tuesday as highs push toward 80 degrees
Sunshine and unseasonably warm air may send Tuesday’s temperatures toward 80 degrees, bringing the Washington D.C. region close to a record high.
DC weather: Patchy drizzle, fog Wednesday as warm weekend nears
Patchy drizzle and areas of fog across the Washington, D.C region Wednesday will keep conditions damp and chilly with highs in the low 50s.
Freezing rain threat early Tuesday across the DC region
A mix of rain, sleet and freezing rain is making for a slick start to Tuesday as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for parts of the D.C. region.
Winter Weather Advisory Monday for Maryland and Virginia with snow and freezing rain
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of Maryland and Virginia on Monday as a mix of snow and freezing rain moves in during the afternoon and evening, potentially creating slick conditions tonight and for the Tuesday morning commute.
DC weather: Snow, ice possible Monday as winter briefly returns to the DMV
After a stretch of mild weather, the D.C. region could see snow or freezing rain Monday afternoon into early Tuesday before temperatures rebound later in the week.
DC weather: Fog slows Friday commute; Freezing Fog Advisory for parts of Maryland, West Virginia
Dense fog settled over much of the Washington, D.C., region Friday, creating chilly, damp conditions and reducing visibility on the roads.
DC weather: Tracking Monday snow chance following warm weekend
A brief warmup is on the way across the Washington, D.C. region before winter tries to make a comeback early next week.
DC weather: Early mix possible Wednesday before a mild, breezy afternoon
A brief mix of rain and snow is possible early Wednesday before the D.C. region turns milder and breezy this afternoon.
DC weather: Warming trend begins across the region
Sunshine is back Tuesday, but it’s cold across the region with morning lows in the low to mid‑20s. The good news is that temperatures are finally trending upward.