Montgomery Community Media

It may not feel like it but Wednesday is the last day of winter – one of the mildest winters recorded in modern history. Temperatures were way above normal and snow accumulations way below normal. According to FOX5’s chief meteorologist Sue Palka, there is no official measure for the amount of precipitation that falls in Montgomery […]

It’s another rainy day in the DMV. In what has become a regular occurrence this winter, temperatures are higher than normal with lots of rain and almost no snow. If winter is coming, it better hurry. The first official day of spring is March 19 — five weeks away. According to longtime FOX5 weathercaster Sue […]

The first snow of the year – and decade – has begun. Montgomery County schools have already been let out early. Many after-school and evening events have been canceled. These are the kind of days that meteorologists dream about. It’s their Super Bowl. Sue Palka, the dean of TV weather prognosticators in the DMV, is […]

Sue Palka has been FOX5’s chief weather forecaster for over 33 years. She talks about starting out as a teacher and an actress, the major changes in meteorology over the years and why she loves Montgomery County – on this episode of MoCo’s Most Famous with Joe Yasharoff. Available Now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, […]

In honor of Women’s History Month, MCM is recognizing some of Montgomery County’s most notable women. Women who have driven change, fought for equality and provided representation for the many diverse parts of our community. For 33 years, longtime Montgomery County resident Sue Palka has been the chief weather forecaster at FOX5 in Washington DC. […]

Sue Palka, Montgomery County resident and the dean of Washington DC weather forecasters having spent 33 years at FOX 5, has seen it all when it comes to weather events. This is obviously her busiest time of the year when snow and the threat of snow mean people want and expect accurate information constantly so […]

1. Elrich Becomes County Executive Voters roared in 2016, passing term limits on County Council members and the county executive. In 2018, the voters continued to roar. First, in the Democratic primary, voters winnowed a list of 38 candidates down to four in the council’s at-large race. Next, voters chose Marc Elrich as their party’s choice […]

Here are five things you need to know today, Monday, Sept. 17, in Montgomery County: 1. Latin Films: The Latin American Film Festival continues at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring with The Heiresses at 5:20 p.m., Pablo’s Word at 7:20 p.m. and Djon Africa at 9:45 p.m. 2. Municipal Monday: The Rockville Mayor […]

MCM’s field producer Carolyn Raskauskas spoke with FOX5 chief meteorologist and Montgomery County resident Sue Palka Wednesday, Sept. 12 as Hurricane Florence headed for the Atlantic coast. State and county officials kept an eye on what Hurricane Florence might mean Maryland and Montgomery County. As Palka explains, its a tricky business predicting hurricanes and typically […]

FOX5’s chief meteorologist and Montgomery County resident Sue Palka is our area’s longest-running weather forecaster. The 33-year veteran tells MyMCMedia how technology has changed over time, and why she can confidently forecast the weather for our area.