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Freezing rain to impact Monday commute
Monday morning's commute is crawling along in parts due to icy road conditions and poor visibility.
MONDAY: AM Freezing Rain to Rain, Cold and Gray
Highs: 34°-40°
Wind: SE 3-6 mph
OVERNIGHT: Partly Cloudy and Cold (Black Ice Possible)
Lows: 22°-30°
Wind: North10-15 mph
TUESDAY: More Clouds than Sun, Breezy & Brisk
Highs: 26°-32° | Chills: Teens
Wind: North 10-15+ mph
WEDNESDAY: Partly to Mostly Cloudy, Few Snow Showers Possible (Esp South)
Highs: Mid 30s
THURSDAY: Partly Cloudy, Milder
Highs: Near 40°
FRIDAY: Mostly Sunny, Nice
Highs: Low 40s
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MASS TRANSIT
AIRPORTS
UTILITIES
Here is how you can contact your power and cable companies.
Utilities - Electric and cable
WTOP has gathered a list of utility phone numbers.
Print the utility phone number list.
Power Companies
- Pepco: 1-877-737-2662
- Dominion Power: 1-866-366-4357
- BGE: 1-877-778-2222
- Potomac Edison: 1- 800- 255-3443
- NOVEC: 1-888-335- 0500
- SMECO: 1-877-747-6326
- Rappahannock: 1- 800-552-3904
Cable/Phone
- Verizon: 1-800-837-4966
- Comcast:1-800-XFINITY (1-800-934-6489)
- RCN: 1-800-RING- RCN (7464-726)
- Cox: 703-378-8422
The phone numbers to the electric companies are available by texting POWER to 91035.
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Latest Delays and Closings:
Rappahannock County Public Schools are now CLOSED.
Frederick County, Md. Public Schools are now CLOSED. This is a change
Loudoun County Public Schools are now CLOSED. This is a change.
Culpeper County Public Schools are now CLOSED.This is a change.
Many schools in the area have announced delays for Monday, Jan. 12. In addition to D.C. schools being on a two-hour delay:
VIRGINIA: Two-hour delays: Alexandria City Schools, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Prince William County.
MARYLAND: Two-hour delays: Charles County, Frederick County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, St. Mary's County.
The Federal is also open on a two-hour delay.
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The federal government will open two hours late on Monday. Employees can take unscheduled leave or telework.
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Freezing rain advisory issued:The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory for the D.C. metro area until 9 a.m. Monday. Western Loudoun County, northern Montgomery County and Frederick County, Md., are under a freezing rain advisory until 1 p.m.More on WTOP.com. -
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Freezing rain could make Monday a messy commuteAre you ready for another messy commute? As if Mondays aren’t terrible enough, this upcoming Monday, we’ll have to watch for some areas of freezing rain falling around the region, right in time for the morning drive.
High pressure will increase our temperatures on Sunday before heading off the east coast. An area of low pressure will push out of the Great Lakes region that night, eventually moving into the New England area through Monday while dragging a cold front eastward along with it. There’s also a weak area of low pressure over Texas. The interaction between these pressures will allow for moisture to flow in from the Gulf and right into the Mid-Atlantic.
Read more in Lauryn Ricketts' latest blog.
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The National Zoo closed at 4 p.m. Sunday due to the inclement weather expected on Monday.
Click here for zoo updates.
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D.C. Snow Team set to deploy overnight
WASHINGTON – Ahead of Monday morning’s anticipated freezing rain, the District is preparing to deploy the D.C. Snow Team.
A freezing rain advisory was issued for the region from 10 p.m. Sunday to 9 a.m. Monday.
More than 200 plows will be sent out by 3 a.m., according to a news release. The team will apply salt to roadways, but property owners are asked to put abrasives on their sidewalks ahead of the inclement weather. Those abrasives include deicer, rock salt or non-clumping kitty litter.
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Be advised that we are expected to have freezing rain in the NCR from 10 pm tonight to 9 am Monday morning.//9709 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7GQ-pCIcAAPPVl.png
by DC Police Department via twitter 1/11/2015 9:07:14 PM -
State Highway Administration ask motorists to avoid or delay driving MondayThe Maryland State Highway Administration is urging motorists to delay or cancel early morning travel on Monday as forecasters are calling for freezing rain overnight into the morning.In anticipation of the predicted weather, SHA crews are pre-treating metropolitan area interstates and
other major roadways with salt brine as an initial measure to prevent ice accumulation.As pavement temperatures throughout central Maryland remain below freezing, precipitation is likely to freeze on road surfaces making any travel extremely dangerous.SHA crews are closely monitoring the storm, pre-treating roadways and they are ready to respond in full force as soon as wintry precipitation begins to fall.
With freezing rain in the forecast, SHA crews will attack the storm using salt, salt brine and sand to provide additional traction for vehicles and assist with deicing the roads.
SHA encourages the use of public transportation tomorrow and urges caution while walking to and from transit stations as slippery conditions are expected.
Drivers can view the latest road conditions on SHA’s website at www.roads.maryland.gov and clicking “CHART.” Travelers may obtain the latest free traffic and weather information by calling 5-1-1 from a landline or a hands-free mobile device or logging onto www.MD511.org.
Maryland’s 511 service now offers free text and email alerts for most frequented routes through 511Direct – simply register and set your routes and preferences online.
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Prince George's County preparing for icy road conditions Monday morningLARGO, MD – Prince George’s County will activate a full deployment of personnel and contractors early Monday morning to treat the roadways with salt in preparation for the forecast of sleet and freezing rain for our area.
Forecasters are predicting a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain to begin after midnight and change over to rain between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Monday morning.
Rain will continue throughout the day and should end by 6 p.m. Monday evening. The temperature at the onset of the precipitation is expected to be below freezing and climbing to the upper 30’s to low 40’s in the afternoon.
The wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain may cause icy road conditions for the morning commute. Motorists are encouraged to follow the safety tips listed below when driving:
• Add extra time for traveling;
• Drive slowly and stay alert;
• Keep a safe distance between you and the car in front of you; and
• Use caution when driving over bridges, ramps and overpasses.To report roadway conditions, residents should wait 12 hours after the precipitation has stopped before calling CountyClick at 311, the Snow Information Center at 301-350-0500 or go to the County’s website at www.princegeorgescountymd.gov to report adverse road conditions via the Snow Request Form.
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Virginia asks drivers to delay trips on MondayThe Virginia Department of Transportation urges drivers to delay trips Monday to allow trucks to treat
roads, as freezing rain is expected to begin overnight and last well through the morning rush hour.This weekend, crews pre-treated major roads and trouble spots in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties.
On interstates 66, 95, 395, and 495—including bridges and ramps prone to freezing such as the Springfield interchange, I-66 at Route 29 and the Capital Beltway interchange at Route 1—crews use liquid magnesium chloride. Problem spots on other major roads, such as the Fairfax County Parkway and routes 1, 7, 28, 29, 50 and 123, are pre-treated with salt brine.
Overnight tonight, about 1,450 trucks will report to stage and begin treating roads throughout Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William and Arlington counties.
VDOT reminds drivers to use caution in winter weather, and:
- Check www.511virginia.org for
road conditions - Slow down and allow for extra time to
reach your destination - Be aware of potentially icy areas such
as shady spots and bridges
Get more details on snow removal in northern Virginia.
- Check www.511virginia.org for
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DC to deploy 200+ plows Monday AM for wintry mix. Leaf/holiday tree collections suspended until streets are clear. dpw.dc.gov/release/mayor-…by DC.Gov via twitter 1/11/2015 9:59:21 PM -
Freezing Rain Advisory in effect 10pm Sun thru 9am Mon. Temps dropping to near freezing and rain overspreading the region, roads may be icy.by NWS DC/Baltimore via twitter 1/11/2015 11:29:12 PM -
Drivers warned about possible icy conditions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Drivers in the Mid-Atlantic region are being warned about possible icy conditions during the Monday morning commute.
(AP Photo/Chuck Burton)With forecasts calling for freezing rain early Monday and into rush hour, crews in Maryland and in the District of Columbia will be applying salt to roads in an effort to keep them from freezing over.
The Maryland State Highway Administration is urging drivers to delay or cancel early-morning travel.
Read more on WTOP.com.
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.@MDSHA is monitoring the storm, pre-treating roads & is ready to respond as soon as wintry precip. begins to fall ow.ly/H8RLkby MD State Highway Adm via twitter 1/11/2015 11:54:31 PM -
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Conditions normal at BWI Marshall but call ahead to your airline if your flight is in the morning. Icy conditions anticipated.by BWI Marshall Airport via twitter 1/12/2015 12:59:43 AM -
We are keeping a close eye on the chance of freezing rain overnight. Mon. AM flight delays or cancels possible if icing develops.by Reagan Airport via twitter 1/12/2015 1:06:26 AM -
SCHOOL DELAY: Fairfax County Public Schools will be on a two-hour delay Monday, Jan. 12.
Keep up with Closings & Delays on WTOP.com.
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SCHOOL DELAY: Prince George’s County Public Schools will be on a two-hour delay
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SCHOOL DELAY: Loudoun County public schools will open on a two-hour delay Monday.
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Joint Base Andrews is on a two-hour delay for non-essential military personnel and non-emergency civilian personnel.
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The region's airports are keeping a close eye on the morning’s freezing rain, and Dulles Airport is already announcing some flight cancellations for Monday morning.
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Pockets of freezing rain in spots , esp N&W. Lull on doppler now but a little more to come. wjla.com/weather/radar http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7I2MTqCUAEWoyo.jpg
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 1/12/2015 9:22:19 AM -
AM action lifting north but more heading our way. Watch for bridges & overpasses. I'm joing @jacquijeras coming up. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7I3eK8CYAA3fdz.png
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 1/12/2015 9:22:23 AM -
Area Airports:
The region's airports are keeping a close eye on the freezing rain.
There's already been some flight cancellations for later this morning at Dulles.
Officials at BWI Marshall says conditions are normal ... and so far there have been no cancellations for flights out of Reagan National.
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VDOT trucks armed & ready waiting for possible freezing along Route 234 in Manassas. Roads have been treated. @WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7I7Xo4CQAA1WDg.jpg
by Kathy Stewart via twitter 1/12/2015 9:30:05 AM -
Keeping an eye on roads/rails/runways. @Metrorailinfo & @Metrobusinfo will start with regular weekday service but that could change @wtopby Jamie Forzato via twitter 1/12/2015 9:33:15 AM -
Areas inside the beltway remain above freezing I encounted slick pavers outside our studio did some inpromtu skaing! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7I8Y4ACAAAeKVP.jpg
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 1/12/2015 9:34:48 AM -
.@APSVirginia opening 2 hours late. Offices opening on time @wtopby Jamie Forzato via twitter 1/12/2015 9:35:46 AM
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Some flight cancellations at @Dulles_Airport & @Reagan_Airport. Officials at @BWI_Airport say no major delays there. Check w/ airline @wtopby Jamie Forzato via twitter 1/12/2015 9:37:13 AM
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New delays coming...Arlington is now opening 2 hours late!. Latest here: wjla.com/weather/dc-sch…by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 1/12/2015 9:38:02 AM
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Monday's Forecast:
Be on the lookout for slippery conditions Monday morning, especially in the northern and western suburbs where the temperatures are coldest. Temperatures are hovering in the lower 30s inside the Beltway but bridges overpasses and ramps are of biggest concern this morning. As milder air continues to arrive, the freezing rain will change to plain rain. Highs on Monday will range 34-40.Weather - WTOP
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Local Power Company Information:
WTOP has gathered a list of utility phone numbers.
Power Companies
Pepco: 1-877-737-2662
Dominion Power: 1-866-366-4357
BGE: 1-877-778-2222
Potomac Edison: 1- 800- 255-3443
NOVEC: 1-888-335- 0500
SMECO: 1-877-747-6326
Rappahannock: 1- 800-552-3904
Cable/Phone
Verizon: 1-800-837-4966
Comcast:1-800-XFINITY (1-800-934-6489)
RCN: 1-800-RING- RCN (7464-726)
Cox: 703-378-8422
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SCHOOL DELAYS: Howard County Public Schools are on a two-hour delay. bit.ly/14gCnJGby WTOP via twitter 1/12/2015 10:01:50 AM -
Ice is very dangerous. "Delay your commute or postpone it altogether today," says Charlie Gischler of Maryland State Highway Administration,by WTOP via twitter 1/12/2015 10:02:04 AM
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Salty road spray an issue. Check wiper fluid levels. Beware icy roads #WTOP #DCtraffic #MDtraffic #VAtraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7JDWifIUAA62Ws.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 1/12/2015 10:04:58 AM -
Beware icy roads. Ice beginning to form on cold parked cars:Germantown #WTOP #DCtraffic #MDtraffic #VAtraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7JDsz4IcAA8yoZ.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 1/12/2015 10:06:29 AM -
SCHOOL DELAYS: Manassas Park City Schools are on a two-hour delay. bit.ly/14gCnJGby WTOP via twitter 1/12/2015 10:12:44 AM
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SCHOOL DELAYS: Prince William County Public Schools are on a two-hour delay. bit.ly/14gCnJGby WTOP via twitter 1/12/2015 10:12:46 AM
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Freezing Rain impacts locally include bridges, overpasses & sidewalks! Use extra caution, especially north and west! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7JGDwNCcAAOGQk.png
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 1/12/2015 10:16:47 AM -
SCHOOL DELAYS: St. Mary's County Public Schools are on a two-hour delay. bit.ly/14gCnJGby WTOP via twitter 1/12/2015 10:18:41 AM
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SCHOOL DELAYS: St. Mary's County Public Schools are on a two-hour delay. bit.ly/14gCnJGby WTOP via twitter 1/12/2015 10:19:00 AM
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What weather conditions are you seeing? Is it icy or just rainy? WTOP Talkback: 1-877-222-1035 or #WTOP. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7JF4z7CEAA2zz7.jpg
by WTOP via twitter 1/12/2015 10:19:11 AM -
SCHOOL DELAYS: Calvert County Public Schools are on a two-hour delay. bit.ly/14gCnJGby WTOP via twitter 1/12/2015 10:19:32 AM
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SCHOOL DELAYS: Manassas City Public Schools are on a two-hour delay. bit.ly/14gCnJGby WTOP via twitter 1/12/2015 10:22:46 AM
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