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Sled into the Rosebud Film Fest to break your blizzard cabin fever 01/28/2016 01:19am • WASHINGTON — Who can forget Orson Welles' Rosebud sled buried in "Citizen Kane" snow? Well, a different sort of "Rosebud" will help local moviegoers dig out from the Blizzard of 2016. It's the 25th annual Rosebud Film Festival, which screens at D.C.'s Navy Heritage Center from A snowed-in Monday after a day of digging out 01/24/2016 02:40pm • WASHINGTON —  The region is preparing for another snowed-in day Monday after spending Sunday digging out from record-setting snowfalls that dumped more than 30 inches in some parts of the D.C. area. The D.C.-area public school systems have canceled classes for Monday and federal government off Heaviest snowfall pounds region, plows losing battle against drifts 01/23/2016 10:30pm • WASHINGTON — Whiteout conditions and dangerous cold are punctuating a historic snowstorm that continues to pound the Mid-Atlantic Saturday night. The storm has dropped about 2 feet of snow throughout the region with totals nearing records in some spots and officials continue to warn that the st Washington area sports delays/postponements 01/23/2016 11:00am • WASHINGTON -- With the impending storm this weekend, many college and professional sporting events have been moved or rescheduled. We will continue to update this page as needed throughout the weekend. For any high school information, please see our general closings/delays page or call your school Region settles in for a long snowy night as snowfall rates pick up 01/22/2016 08:06pm • WASHINGTON — The D.C. area has largely shut down as a massive storm that threatens to bring extended power outages and extensive travel disruptions swept into the region and quickly dropped several inches of snow. The historic storm is expected to last a whopping 36 hours and could reach blizza Blizzard may delay 911 response times 01/22/2016 03:34pm • WASHINGTON – D.C. officials are warning residents they may have to wait longer if they have an emergency during the blizzard. “This is a bad storm." Chris Geldart, director of the D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, said 911 response may be delayed if emergency crews ca Capitals, Wizards postpone games after warnings 01/22/2016 01:14pm • UPDATE 1:47 p.m.: Friday's Caps game has been postponed. No makeup date has been announced yet. A decision regarding Sunday's game vs. Pittsburgh will be announced Saturday morning. Saturday's Wizards game has also been postponed by the NBA. No date has been given for the rescheduled game. WAS Vote for impending blizzard name 01/22/2016 09:51am • WASHINGTON — As the Mid-Atlantic region braces itself for strong winds and up to 30 inches of snow this weekend, many are sharing their preparations for the storm on social media. But nobody can seem to agree on a hashtag. The Weather Channel has dubbed the event Winter Storm Jonas, but here i Utility companies prepare for power outages 01/22/2016 06:54am • WASHINGTON -- With the potential for whiteout conditions, freezing temperatures and winds gusting over 50 mph, utility companies across the area are preparing for widespread power outages through the weekend. Pepco "Our crews are prepared for this weather event and will work safely and diligen Md., Va., D.C. declare states of emergency 01/21/2016 12:29pm • WASHINGTON — Maryland, D.C. and Virginia have declared states of emergency as the area braces for a major winter storm this weekend. By declaring states of emergency, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser authorize state and federal agencies to Garth Brooks shows postponed in Baltimore due to snow 01/21/2016 12:17pm • WASHINGTON — Friends in low places just lost to weather in snow places. Royal Farms Arena has postponed this weekend's Garth Brooks shows due to impending weather. The venue tweeted the announcement Thursday morning: Due to the impending winter storm the Garth Brooks shows for this weeke Area officials issue apologies after Wednesday's disastrous commute 01/21/2016 12:15pm • WASHINGTON — Area highway officials and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser are accepting the blame for Wednesday night's disastrous and icy commute that took hours longer than normal and left abandoned vehicles littered along area roads. Some WTOP listeners reported commutes that took as long as eight ho Weekend Blizzard Watch a rare occurrence for D.C. area 01/20/2016 03:53pm • WASHINGTON — In a rare move late Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia issued a Blizzard Watch for the D.C. area as the agency, local emergency managers and road crews gear up for a potentially historic winter storm. The Blizzard Watch is in effect from Friday af Local governments offer tips to prepare for snow and cold 01/20/2016 01:25pm • WASHINGTON – With a weekend snowstorm looking more certain, local governments in the Washington area are offering suggestions and reminders on how to keep safe and comfortable. Most jurisdictions suggest residents sign up for text alerts to keep abreast of weather and emergency advisories. T The big chill: Forecast calls for severe cold 01/17/2016 09:37am • WASHINGTON -- It may not be green for long. NBC Storm Team 4 is keeping an eye on what could be the area's first big snow event next weekend. While some snow flurries are expected today through the afternoon, it won't be more than a quick spell. This will be followed by weather alert days fo