Snowfall began Sunday afternoon in the Washington, D.C. Area, transitioning from rain to accumulating snow that is expected to create hazardous travel conditions through Monday. Multiple school districts have already announced delays and closures for Monday, while the federal government will operate on a two-hour delay with telework options available to employees.
The District of Columbia’s Snow Team was deployed Sunday afternoon to treat major roadways, according to Mayor Muriel Bowser. Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared a state of preparedness, urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel. The coastal storm impacting the region has placed 63 million people across the country under weather alerts.
School closures announced for Monday include Montgomery County, Charles County, Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, and Arlington County. Prince George’s County Public Schools announced a two-hour delay, with officials stating they are closely monitoring the forecast and will announce any changes to the school schedule by 5 a.m. Monday. The district is prepared to implement virtual learning if conditions warrant.
The Office of Personnel Management announced a two-hour delay for federal offices in the D.C. Area, and is offering unscheduled leave or telework options to employees. Dozens of flights in and out of the region’s airports have been canceled, according to FlightAware.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for parts of the DMV region, including Anne Arundel, Calvert, Frederick, Howard, and St. Mary’s counties in Maryland, as well as Clarke, Fauquier, and Loudoun counties in Virginia. A winter weather advisory is in effect for Washington, D.C., and surrounding suburbs. A blizzard warning has been issued for coastal areas, including Maryland’s beaches, extending to parts of Delaware, Novel Jersey, Connecticut, and New York, impacting roughly 26 million people.
Snowfall totals are expected to range from 2 to 6 inches across the D.C. Metro area, with higher accumulations possible to the east. While the storm is expected to cause significant disruption on Monday, temperatures are forecast to rise into the upper 30s by Monday afternoon, leading to melting. Highs in the 50s are anticipated on Wednesday and Thursday, further accelerating the snowmelt.
The National Museum of Asian Art is currently hosting the exhibit “Into the Waters with Senju and Bingyi: Two Contemporary Paintings,” featuring the work of Japanese artists Hiroshi Senju, and Bingyi. The Studio Theatre is presenting “Octet,” an a cappella chamber musical, through the weekend. The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company is staging “The World to Come,” a play set in a Hebrew Home for the Aging. The National Theatre is hosting a performance of “Stereophonic.”
