After more than 18 years with The Washington Post, the Capital Weather Gang announced Sunday that it is leaving the newspaper and returning to its roots as an independent weather outlet under the name Capital Weather.
Beginning May 31, readers can find the team at CapitalWeather.com, marking a return to the independent model that first launched the popular weather operation in 2004 before it partnered with The Washington Post in 2008. In a message shared with readers, the team expressed gratitude to The Post and the community that helped it grow over nearly two decades.
“We are deeply grateful to The Post for believing in local weather journalism and helping us grow from a small blog into one of the nation’s leading weather communities,” the group wrote. “Most of all, we want to thank you — our readers. Since 2008, your questions, comments, storm reports, photos and enthusiasm have helped shape Capital Weather into a uniquely interactive community.”…