Some flakes, mostly rain make for messy Thursday commute; windy and cold afternoon

A rainy and cold morning commute -- minus much of the snow -- greeted drivers Thursday who hit the roads in the D.C. region.

SNOW CLOSINGS, DELAYS AND VIRTUAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 20

Originally forecasted as a snowy mix – mostly rain fell during rush hour. Many schools either delayed their opening times or closed altogether in anticipation of the snow event.

Surface temperatures in the 30s kept the precipitation that started as snow aloft as rain as it hit the ground. 

Much colder temperatures and gusty winds are expected into the afternoon and evening.

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