What to Know
- Ice packed on top of inches of snow is making it difficult for the D.C. area to get moving again, and wind chills in the teens won’t help.
- Most schools are closed again today, and transit is limited as other services gradually are being restored.
- Numerous major roads have been plowed by now, along with some side roads, but they’re lined with big piles of hard-packed snow. Many drivers are stuck after plows pushed a wall of cement-like snow their way.
- People who need assistance digging out can look for city or country programs, including Operation Silver Shovel in Prince George’s and D.C.’s Snow Team Heroes.
- Airports are recovering as well, but travelers should still check with their airlines before heading out. Reagan National reported 131 flights were canceled as of 6 a.m., while Dulles and BWI Marshall collectively had 20 cancellations, according to Flight Aware.
Concrete-like piles of snow are making it more difficult for the D.C. area to recover, even as plows reach some side roads. Here’s what to know about closures, transportation and road conditions.
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