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WASHINGTON - Bitter cold and dangerous icy conditions are settling over the Washington, D.C. region as the area digs out from a powerful winter storm that dumped snow and sleet, canceled flights and forced widespread school closures.
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10:00 p.m.: Metro service updates
WMATA says bus and Rail service will stop at midnight. Service resumes at 6 a.m. on Tuesday. Rail service will be running weekend service and buses will be running weekday service.
6:45 p.m.: More snow on the way?
It appears that another round of winter weather could be headed to the DMV as bitter cold temperatures persist. Here's what we know.
Another winter storm possible next weekend amid extreme cold streak
It's going to be a bitter cold week in the DMV and now, there's a chance of another winter storm coming to the area. Here's the latest forecast.
4:15 p.m.: DCA updates snow totals
DCA updated their report to 6.9" of snowfall for this storm, which ties it for our fourth biggest snowfall of the last decade in D.C.
Dulles picked up 7.8" while BWI led the pack with 11.3" of snow.
1 p.m.: Road conditions Monday afternoon
Frigid air and a layer of ice are creating dangerous driving conditions across the Washington, D.C. region as the area digs out from the season’s largest winter storm.
12:45 p.m.: A D.C. fireboat is doubling as an ice cutter
the boat works as the Potomac River continues to freeze over following a snowstorm that struck the region over the weekend.
DC fireboat used to clear ice from Potomac River
A D.C. fireboat is doubling as an ice cutter as the Potomac River continues to freeze over following a snowstorm that struck the region over the weekend.
11:40 a.m.: Metro bus stuck in the snow.
Road crews continue to work on clearing ice and snow from roadways across the DMV.
11:15 a.m.: Deadly crashes reported in Virginia as snowstorm cleanup continues.
Virginia State Police say they have responded to 475 crashes during the snowstorm, including 36 with injuries.
Troopers are also investigating two deadly crashes. The first occurred Saturday evening in Fairfax, where weather is not considered a factor. The second happened Sunday evening in Pittsylvania County.
Snowy road conditions in Virginia following massive winter storm
The Washington, D.C. region is digging out after a massive winter storm dumped snow and ice on roadways across the area.
10:45 a.m.: Metro Bus, Rail and Access updates as the region battles the aftermath of the winter snowstorm.
10:10 a.m.: Snow covers the White House grounds on Monday.
Reagan National Airport recorded more than six inches of snow during the weekend snowstorm.
Snow covers the White House grounds.
9:30 a.m.: COLD WEATHER ADVISORY in place for DMV
Cold Weather Alerts
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY
WHAT: Very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 8 below zero expected.
WHERE: DC and portions of central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia.
WHEN: From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday.
IMPACTS: The cold wind chills as low as 5 to 8 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic Airmass.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
9:15 a.m.: Metro experiencing rail service impacts
9:05 a.m.: Crews work to restore power outages
Many remain without power across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia as crews work to restore service following a major snowstorm that struck the region.
Check the full list online.
8:45 a.m.: A major dig‑out is underway after a powerful snowstorm buried the Washington, D.C. region and parts of the East Coast.
8:10 a.m.: Too soon?😟
Check out what Tucker Barnes is tracking this morning!
8 a.m.: Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina on their way to Washington, D.C.
7:25 a.m.: Crews are continuing to clear ice and snow from roads across the DMV.
DMV digs out after snowstorm | FOX 5 AT 4AM
The Washington, D.C. region is digging out after a powerful winter storm dumped snow and ice, canceled flights, closed schools and brought frigid cold air to the entire area.
7:15 a.m.: Here’s a look at snow and ice totals across Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia:
6:30 a.m.: SCHOOL CLOSINGS 🚌❄️Closings for Monday, Jan. 26 as the DMV digs out from a massive winter storm.
5:55 a.m.: Dangerous cold Monday through Tuesday morning
5:30 a.m.: Ice and bitter cold create dangerous driving
Road crews have been working around the clock to clear major routes. Plow teams focused first on interstates and primary roads before moving into secondary roads and neighborhood streets.
5 a.m.: Cold blast, icy conditions settle in
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