The D.C. area's biggest snowstorm in three years dumped 6 to 10 inches of snow on the region, shutting down government offices and school districts for two days.
Exactly how much snow fell?
Reagan National recorded 7.2 inches of snow while Dulles had 5.1 inches and BWI-Marshall had 6.6 inches. The big winners were Prince Frederick, Maryland, with 11.6 inches and Independent Hill, Virginia, which reported 11 inches. Frederick and Washington counties in northern Maryland were on the low end with 4 to 5 inches.
With the snowstorm gone, concern turns to icy or slick conditions on roads. Metrobus will run on a limited schedule on Tuesday because of the snow.
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Roads could remain dangerous when it's cold enough for slush to freeze. While most major roads have been cleared, some side roads were still covered in snow on Tuesday morning.
“The best thing to do if you can and don't have to go anywhere, just stay home, and give us the room to work,” said Danny King with the Montgomery County Department of Transportation.
Maryland State Police responded to more than 200 crashes and 300 vehicles left unattended as the snow came down on Monday.
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DC prepares for freeze
The rest of the week is expected to be frigid, Storm Team4 says, with 30 to 40 miles per hour winds on Tuesday and below-freezing windchill.
Storm Team4 is also tracking another potential storm on Saturday.
Which school districts will be closed?
Many school districts will be closed on Tuesday, including D.C. Public Schools.
In Virginia, Alexandria City, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Falls Church, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, Prince William County and Stafford County Public Schools will all be closed.
In Maryland, Calvert County, Charles County, Prince George’s County, Montgomery County and St. Mary’s County Public Schools will also all be closed. Frederick County Public Schools still has a two hour delay listed on their website.
You can find a full list of school closures here.
Other closures
The National Zoo and Smithsonian museums will be closed on Tuesday.
Navigating the roads
Those who do not have to drive are still being encouraged to stay off the roads, which will also allow local departments of transportation to work on the roads.
“Don’t overdrive the conditions, slow down, take your time and make sure you give the plow truck drivers and everything plenty of space to operate,” King said.
If you’re walking, it is still safest to use the sidewalk, even if it is covered in snow.
Making travel plans
While Metro trains will be running as normal, WMATA says Metro buses will operate under severe snow service plan Tuesday, which means it will reduce the number of bus routes from 193 to 42.
Hundreds of flights were canceled Monday to and from Reagan National Airport, Dulles and BWI.
Reagan National Airport had closed the runways Monday night to prevent refreezing but are expected to reopen Tuesday morning.
Freezing temperatures
As temperatures dip, the risk increases for water main breaks.
There are some things you can do to prevent the pipes in your home from freezing:
- Shut off valves to outdoor faucets
- Drain and disconnect outdoor hoses
- If pipes burst, call a plumber
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