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Mass transit agencies cancel, change service
With the winter weather, there are lots of changes on mass transit in Washihngton, D.C., suburban Maryland and suburban Northern Virginia.
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Snow crews do their part, but ‘don’t overdrive these conditions’
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said crews had been working around the clock to keep roadways safe. “It’s constant, and it is of concern to us,” she said.
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Northern Virginia snowstorm costs start at $1 million an hour
The initial response to Wednesday’s snow and ice storm cost the Virginia Department of Transportation $1 million an hour in Northern Virginia alone.
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After heavy snow in the morning, ice and sleet will add to Wednesday woes
A winter weather system has the region locked in its crosshairs. Winter storm warnings and advisories are posted for the region, with snow, sleet, freeing rain and rain all in the mix through Wednesday evening. Here’s what to expect.
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With another round of winter weather on the way, DC-area crews preparing
Crews across the D.C. area are expecting a few challenges as more winter weather approaches, but transportation officials say their main priority is making sure roadways are properly treated, and have a common message for would-be drivers.
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Snow joke: Winter weather on the way for DC area
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for much of the area from Tuesday evening into Wednesday evening. Snow accumulations of 5 or more inches are possible as well as a quarter inch or more of ice.
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Don’t expect much more than a mild nuisance from this weekend’s storm
There’s good news for Washingtonians: Forecast guidance has shifted faster and further to the south, leaving anything measurable well to the south of the D.C. area.
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Hold on to your hairpiece: Wind advisory issued, chills below freezing
A West wind gusting well over 30 mph is expected for most of the afternoon, says Storm Team4 meteorologist Chuck Bell. Highs will be in the mid-40s, but with wind chills at or below freezing for most of the day it will still feel very cold.
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Damp and icy start Tuesday to give way to heavy rain
This morning brings with it the same wintry mix and icy conditions as Monday, though this time around it’s expected to give way to heavy rains later in the day.
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After Monday’s messy wintry mix, another is on the way
The week began with sleet, freezing rain and snow around the D.C. area, resulting in school closings and delays as well as messy morning traffic on Monday. Tuesday will begin with more misery, but the worst of it will be confined to parts north and west of the District. Here’s what you need to know.
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Wintry mix could slow Monday commute; winter weather advisory issued
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for D.C. and parts of Maryland and Virginia from 7 p.m. Sunday to 10 a.m. Monday, with areas to the north and west of the capital most at risk for snarled rush hour traffic from icy conditions.
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Staying warm and preventing a fire: Safety tips as the temperatures drop
If you’re using devices like space heaters to avoid high energy bills as we prepare for another wintry mix, there are a few steps you should take to make sure your heating sources aren’t a fire hazard.
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Chance for wintry mix Sunday evening into Monday
Brace yourselves, D.C. — winter is back. After a few days of unseasonably warm weather, cooler air moved into the area once again with a chance of snow on Sunday night into Monday afternoon.
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Chill returns to Midwest, Northeast over weekend
Snow, ice and rain are wreaking havoc on roadways throughout the middle of the country.
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2018 makes last 5 years the warmest in history, scientists say
The past five years are the warmest in recorded history, scientists from NASA and NOAA announced Wednesday, part of a continued trend of higher temperatures around the world.
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