D.C. deep freeze
The region woke up to dangerous cold Thursday morning, with wind chills below freezing area-wide.
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School closings and delays for Thursday, Jan. 8:
- Fairfax County Public Schools and Loudoun County Public Schools are CLOSED Thursday.
- Falls Church City will open with a one-hour delay.
VIRGINIA:- Arlington County
- Alexandria City
- Prince William County
- Fauquier County
- Culpeper County
- City of Manassas
- Manassas Park City
- Stafford County
MARYLAND:- Anne Arundel County
- Howard County
- Prince George's County
Stay on top of all Closings & Delays: http://bit.ly/14gCnJG
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Another arctic push plowed through the area Wednesday, opening the gates for the coldest weather of the early winter season. Temperatures this Thursday morning are in the lower teens and single digits and with a breeze, we are seeing subzero wind chills!
Temperatures will stay in the 20s -- despite sunshine -- with a bitter breeze. Friday promises to be a bit milder, thankfully, as temperatures rebound into the middle to upper 30s. The dry and unseasonably cold weather will continue into the weekend but another cold front means temperatures struggle to get out of the 20s Saturday before slightly rebounding Sunday.
A wind chill advisory is in effect until 8 a.m. Thursday.
Get the full forecast: http://bit.ly/1DQ7DQ1
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How are you dealing with the deep freeze? Do you think your school system made
the right call this morning?Call the WTOP Talkback Line at 1-877-222-1035. You can also join the conversation on our Facebook page or tweet your thoughts using #WTOP.
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Beautiful shot of the sun coming up over the city - too bad it's 12 degrees with a wind chill of 2! @WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B61BEwaCcAEvlJq.png
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 1/8/2015 12:42:36 PM -
Sure!RT @kellyelynn1: Would you camp outside in these frigid temps for a year's worth of free
Chic-fil-A?
@MelanieNews8 @ABC7Brianby Brian van de Graaff via twitter 1/8/2015 12:49:33 PM -
Orange/Silver Line: Single tracking btwn East Falls Church & Ballston due to a broken rail at East Falls Church. Delays in both directions.by Metrorail Info via twitter 1/8/2015 1:10:25 PM -
Assistant Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools Jeffrey Platenberg discusses decision to change from two-hour delay to an all-day closing.
Letter from Fairfax County Public Schools:
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The decision to change from a two hour delayed opening to an all day closing for schools was made today because, as our bus drivers reported to work, it was evident that many of our buses would not start in this morning’s cold weather. We did not want students waiting in this cold for buses that may be running late because engines wouldn’t start. In addition, the refreeze of snow and ice on residential streets and sidewalks also made walking and travel treacherous. We understand the change to an all day closing creates problems for many, particularly our SACC families, but we believe this decision is best for our students. Thank you for your support and understanding.
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Fairfax County Public Schools explains decision to switch to all-day closing:"The decision to change from a two hour delayed opening to an all day closing for schools was made today because, as our bus drivers reported to work, it was evident that many of our buses would not start in this morning’s cold weather.
We did not want students waiting in this cold for buses that may be running late because engines wouldn’t start. In addition, the refreeze of snow and ice on residential streets and sidewalks also made walking and travel treacherous. We understand the change to an all day closing creates problems for many, particularly our SACC families, but we believe this decision is best for our students. Thank you for your support and understanding."
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MODIS Terra satellite image showing the snow in D.C. @NASA @EileenABC7 @ABC7Brian @ABC7News ge.ssec.wisc.edu/modis-today/in… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B62AvLaIEAA5-LL.jpg
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Almost a year since it was this cold in D.C. Fell to 11F January 24th, 2014. Coldest last year was 6F on Jan 7th. @EileenABC7 @ABC7Brian
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Frente frío más cerca de RD. Mañana provocará lluvias en el noroeste, norte, noreste, Cibaeña y montañas. #FriítoRD http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B66VE9yIcAE01Xy.jpg
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Some parking lots thick w slush: Rockville #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7J8VzJIUAECfw9.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 1/12/2015 2:13:55 PM -
Freezing Rain Advisory until 11am south and west of DC. Until 1pm north & west including N.Mogo and W Loudoun. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7J-6XXCIAAlPQx.png
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 1/12/2015 2:25:11 PM -
Rain may linger all day. 35degrees: River Rd Bethesda #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7KLcLPIUAEAZzD.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 1/12/2015 3:19:54 PM -
No advisories yet for the D.C. area, but snow and mix still possible Wednesday morning. Latest blog here: wjla.com/blogs/weather/… @ABC7News
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Dusty flakes coming down very lightly along US1 Hybla Valley area #WTOP #VAtraffic #DCtraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7TJgELIEAAOOf3.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 1/14/2015 9:08:01 AM -
Steadier band of snowflakes falling in NW DC! I hear @ABC7Brian is seeing flakes in Rosslyn, too. #vawx #dcwx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7TNCL8CMAAkR6z.jpg
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Winter Weather Advisory until Noon. @EileenABC7 @JacquiJeras and I have you covered this AM. Here's what to expect: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7TO9S8CUAI4Kv_.jpg
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 1/14/2015 9:32:13 AM -
I guess you could have heard worse :) lol RT @ToddWCSH: Overheard in the bathroom from @anchordude, "It feels like it's 97 below".by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 1/14/2015 9:33:46 AM
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Dusty snow covering untreated pavement: Quantico. US1 shines w salt treated moisture #WTOP #VAtraffic #DCtraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7TQ9Y0IgAEVSNC.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 1/14/2015 9:40:36 AM -
.@DDOTDC treating the roads. Not a big event by any means, but it could be slick in spots. @jacquijeras @ABC7Brian http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7TRNC5IYAEyRGm.jpg
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Charles, MD and Prince William, VA CLOSED. Arlington and Montgomery are on a 2 hour delay! wjla.com/weather/dc-sch… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7TUvNjCEAA-wVx.jpg
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 1/14/2015 9:57:06 AM -
Snow sticking to cold surfaces @National Museum of the Marine Corp. US1 well salted/wet. #WTOP #VAtraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7TWcxYIUAAky8D.png
by Kristi King via twitter 1/14/2015 10:04:37 AM -
Heaviest snow over Southern Maryland as predicted. A coating in La Plata. 1/2" in Culpeper, VA. Trace at Dulles. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7TVGC4CAAAMTMi.png
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Fauquier, VA is now closed...and Howard and Prince Georges MD are on a two hour delay. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7TW1ICCYAAcyCW.jpg
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 1/14/2015 10:06:16 AM -
Feels like a bit of freezing rain is mixing in in MD http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7TUl2zCMAAxS27.jpg
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Just in: Fairfax County & Culperper County VA are now closed as are Calvert and St Marys MD. wjla.com/weather/dc-sch… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7TYfDSCMAAgnLv.jpg
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 1/14/2015 10:13:38 AM -
Snow gathering where tires haven't ground salt into pavement. US1 #Quantico #WTOP #VAtraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7TYlgQIUAAIVrx.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 1/14/2015 10:13:55 AM -
Salt Pellet Polka Dots ! Drive with care where salt hasn't mixed into pavement. #WTOP #VAtraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7TZ_6UIQAAAUG3.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 1/14/2015 10:20:05 AM -
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Wiper Fluid a MUST today #WTOP #VAtraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7TgM5YIYAAmZ7G.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 1/14/2015 10:47:11 AM -
Va State Pox reports 85 crashes statewide. Most Metro Richmond. None in Stafford where US1/95 good #WTOP #VAtraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7T_wE7IgAIFw8M.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 1/14/2015 1:05:01 PM -
24degrees in Quantico. Snow on untreated surfaces going nowhere soon. US1 just wet #WTOP #VAtraffic #DCtraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7UEaJyIMAEmwQc.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 1/14/2015 1:25:24 PM -
What a perfect way to cap off a day that begin extra early! Thanks to @LetsTalkLiveDC for having me taste test! :) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7WVAaNCEAAe1hF.png
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 1/14/2015 11:57:09 PM -
Morning clouds (patchy fog in the valley) give way to more sun with a more comfortable high near 40 degrees! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7Y9oPjCcAAJC1U.png
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 1/15/2015 12:13:52 PM -
#DCFerguson gathering at 7th/K NW promising to shut down traffic #DCtraffic #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7Y9q4YIMAERflO.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 1/15/2015 12:14:03 PM -
Promising to march and lock traffic #DCFerguson gathers at K/7th #DCtraffic #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7ZA34RIYAAJ9Cd.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 1/15/2015 12:28:04 PM -
Will let you know when marching begins #DCFerguson #DCtraffic #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7ZBzRYIAAAjkse.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 1/15/2015 12:32:05 PM
