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WTOP’s Snowzilla 2026 Contest

The D.C. region is gearing up for the potential of a significant winter storm this weekend, with “major” snow accumulations in the forecast.

How many inches will we get? That’s the question on everyone’s mind and WTOP is taking your best prediction!

Enter WTOP’s Snowzilla 2026 Contest for a chance to win Dave Dildine’s “Snowzilla Gauge.”

Guess the snow total expected at Reagan National Airport as recorded by the National Weather Service this weekend, from Saturday, Jan. 24 through Monday, Jan. 26, and you could win WTOP Traffic reporter and weather enthusiast Dave Dildine’s own handmade “Snowzilla Gauge” — signed by the man himself.

Follow the steps below to submit your prediction: 

  • Download or open the WTOP News App available on Apple and Android. 
  • Login or register within the app.
  • Tap your profile icon in the top left OR click the hamburger menu (the three bars on the left corner), go to Rewards & Contest and click on the WTOP Snowzilla 2026 Contest.
  • Enter your Snowzilla prediction into the Promo Code field. Guesses should be in tenths of an inch. Ex. “1.2” for 1.2 inches or “4” for 4 inches – for a chance to win! Enter now through 4:59 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. 
  • One entry per person. Players will submit their guess through the app before the deadline to be entered. In the event of a tie, WTOP will choose one winner randomly.

For official contest rules, click here.

Good luck!

Declan Moore named president of WTOP and Federal News Network

Moore will replace Joel Oxley who announced his retirement earlier this year Washington, DC – August 21, 2026 – Hubbard | Media That Connects CEO Ginny Hubbard announced that Declan Moore is the new President/Market Manager for its Washington, DC cluster, which includes the historic WTOP, Federal News Network and the 2060 Digital Washington, DC office. Moore was most recently Head of International for Wondery, an Amazon company, where he led international strategy and expansion for their audio business across content, advertising, subscriptions and platform distribution. Prior to Wondery, Moore was with National Geographic in Washington, DC for 23 years where he served numerous roles including Chief Media Officer and President, Publishing and Digital Media for National Geographic Society and Chief Executive Officer of National Geographic Partners. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to build on the extraordinary legacy Joel Oxley has created here in Washington,” commented Moore. “WTOP, Federal News Network and 2060 Digital are exceptional brands with deep connections to the communities they serve throughout the National Capital Region. I’m energized by the opportunity to work with the talented teams here to build on those strengths and help these businesses continue to evolve and grow. I’m also enormously excited to join Ginny and the Hubbard leadership team, whose commitment to impartial, trusted journalism, strong local brands and long-term thinking really resonated with me throughout this process.
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