After snow, commuters face icy conditions
UPDATED Tuesday, 11:40 a.m.: Snowy roadways and frigid temperatures are creating treacherous commutes for many drivers and walkers Tuesday morning.
Bitter cold temperatures moved in overnight, freezing all the snow that fell Monday.
Many road continue to be covered in snow and slush, especially ramps and side streets. Snow-covered sidewalks are pushing pedestrians into the street, creating arduous travel conditions for both drivers and pedestrians.
"Having snow in March is not unusual, but having snow with an arctic air mass entrenched across our area in March, that is unusual…or at least fairly rare," says ABC7 Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Temperatures plummeted into the single digits in the early morning and some areas reached record lows. Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport broke a 141-year-old record low temperature, reaching 4 degrees.
The record-challenging cold that started Tuesday morning is making the roads even worse. The snow on the ground has frozen, meaning lots of slick spots to start the day.
There will be plenty of sunshine for the next couple of days, but temperatures will remain well below average. Many areas will not climb out of the 20s Tuesday.
For Wednesday, expect partly cloudy skies and continued cold with highs in the 30s.
Get the full forecast on WTOP.com.
CLOSINGS & DELAYS:
The federal government and D.C. government will open on a two-hour delay.
Several area school systems will be closed Tuesday. Read the full list of closings and delays on WTOP.com.
TRAFFIC:
There are no major traffic delays at this time. For the latest traffic updates, follow @WTOPTraffic on Twitter.
Officials are still asking drivers to stay off the roads if possible. Many roads are covered in snow and slush, which has turned into ice -- especially on ramps and side streets.
Some highways in the region have been cleared and are in good condition.
Below are some notes for commuters:
- All Metrobus service was restored at 7 a.m. There will be snow detours for many routes, Metro says.
- Metrorail continues to run on a normal, weekday schedule.
- VRE, MARC and MTA's Commuter Bus will operate at full service on Tuesday.
- The snow emergency has been lifted in D.C. as at 9:30 a.m.
All three area airports are open, but all are warning of delays and cancellations and advise travelers to check with their airlines before heading to the airport.
LISTEN LIVE:
Hear the latest on weather and road conditions on WTOP.com.
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Green Line: Expect residual delays to Branch Avenue due to an earlier train malfunction outside L'Enfant Plaza.by Metrorail Info via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/5/2014 11:51:39 PM
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#FrederickCo ; I-270 SB after Urbana; Trash truck fire. SB left lane now getting by.NB both lanes REOPENED. #dctraffic #mdtrafficby WTOP Traffic via twitter 3/5/2014 11:50:44 PM
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Blue Line: No longer single tracking. Residual delays continue in both directions due to earlier disabled train outside L'Enfant Plaza.by Metrorail Info via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/5/2014 11:48:36 PM
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86, C4, F6, F8: Due to traffic congestion near Belcrest Rd & East-West Hwy, buses are running up to 15 minutes late.by Metrobus Info via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/5/2014 11:45:05 PM
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Green Line: Expect delay to Branch Avenue due to a disabled train outside L'Enfant Plaza.by Metrorail Info via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/5/2014 11:37:58 PM
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Blue Line: Single tracking btwn Arlington Cemetery & Pentagon City due to a disabled train outside L'Enfant Plaza. Delays in both directionsby Metrorail Info via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/5/2014 11:30:40 PM
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E2, E4: Due to traffic congestion near Missouri & Kansas Ave NW, buses are running up to 20 minutes late.by Metrobus Info via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/5/2014 9:29:41 PM
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Central Ave EB b4 Rt 193; Crash. Only left lane gets by. #dctraffic #mdtrafficby WTOP Traffic via twitter 3/5/2014 9:28:39 PM
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Vehicle Accident - 5th St. NE and East Capitol St. - Units enroute. #dctraffic #movetotherightdcby DC Fire and EMS via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/5/2014 9:21:38 PM
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G8: Due to a water main break, buses to Farragut N & W detour btwn 7th & Irving St NE resuming route btwn Edgewood & 7th St NE.by Metrobus Info via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/5/2014 8:50:56 PM
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Red Line: All inbound (Shady Grove) trains are bypassing Rhode Island Ave and NoMa stations. Transfer to an outbound train at Union Station.by Metrorail Info via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/5/2014 8:48:00 PM
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All inbound Red Line trains will skip (bypass) Rhode Island Ave & NoMa stations to reduce delays due to single tracking. #wmataby Metrorail Info via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/5/2014 8:43:45 PM
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G8: Due to a water main break, buses to Avondale detour btwn 7th & Edgewood St NE, resuming route btwn Hamlin & 7th St NE.by Metrobus Info via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/5/2014 8:04:12 PM
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RT @WTOPtraffic : CROWNSVILLE NB I-97 near Route 32(#7 ) - Police Activity - single lane gets by #dctraffic #mdtrafficby WTOP Traffic via twitter 3/5/2014 1:40:46 AM
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by WTOP Traffic via twitter 3/5/2014 1:37:00 AM
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17L: Buses have resumed normal routing following earlier detours for road conditions.by Metrobus Info via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/4/2014 11:09:12 PM
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VA I-95 NB after Triangle exit 150; Traffic now SQUEEZING BY TO RIGHT. #dctraffic #vatrafficdfby WTOP Traffic via twitter 3/4/2014 7:04:59 PM
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Vehicle Accident - Bowen Rd. SE and Sheridan Rd. SE - Units on scene. #dctrafficby DC Fire and EMS via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/4/2014 6:57:37 PM
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Update: Washington Gas on the scene, gas leak controlled just b/f 1 p.m. and will be repairing gas line. Traffic returning to normal soon.by mcfrs via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/4/2014 6:15:09 PM
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY UPDATE: 1300-1500 Blocks of Massachusetts Avenue, NW is clear and all lanes are open.by DC Police Department via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/4/2014 6:03:29 PM
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#SilverSpring : Lockwood Drive is CLOSED between New Hampshire Ave and July Drive(near shopping center in front of Popeyes) due to gas leak.by WTOP Traffic via twitter 3/4/2014 5:54:06 PM
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by NWS DC/Baltimore via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 3/4/2014 5:05:34 PM
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Yellow Line: Normal service has resumed at L'Enfant Plaza.by Metrorail Info via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/4/2014 4:40:58 PM
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Residents can enter their address at vdotplows.org to see the plowing status in their neighborhood #vatraffic #snow #iceby VDOT Northern VA via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/4/2014 4:38:16 PM
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Also a fender-bender at the memorial bridge exit onto rock creek pkwy @WTOPtraffic .by LuddenLLC via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/4/2014 4:37:05 PM
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Not just NW. Cap Hill, too!! WTOPtraffic: @cranger907 - Motorcades, officials on the move, AIPAC #GRIDLOCK in NW #DCtrafficby LuddenLLC via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/4/2014 4:34:57 PM
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UPDATE Traffic Alert: In NW, DC - Roadways being released, earlier officials on the move to Convention Ctr. Delays remain #dctrafficby WTOP Traffic via twitter 3/4/2014 4:26:29 PM
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Yellow Line: Expect residual delays to Fort Totten due to an earlier train malfunction at L'Enfant Plaza.by Metrorail Info via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/4/2014 4:24:33 PM
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My god, if this hellish traffic is due to motorcades for the #AIPAC14 convention, my rage will have no bounds. #dctrafficby PaliNawali via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/4/2014 4:13:25 PM
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incident:I-895 southbound Exit 9 - Childs St Baltimore all lanes closedby MD511StatePP via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/4/2014 4:06:43 PM
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.@DCPoliceDept : Traffic Advisory: Street Closures for Special Events from March 2-4, 2014 *See Attached* http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh5SlA0CUAADipq.jpg #dctraffic
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Traffic Alert: In NW, DC - many roadways held for motorcades. Big AIPAC Convention at the Convention Ctr #dctraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh5Rid9CMAA7xJy.jpg
by WTOP Traffic via twitter 3/4/2014 4:00:31 PM -
- Collision: US 15 NORTH AT MOTTER AVE North1 of 2 Northbound traffic lanes closed.by FredScanner via twitter retweeted by WTOPtraffic 3/4/2014 3:55:51 PM
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So nice...thanks Alisa! RT @alisaparenti : @ABC7Brian thanks for great reports on @WTOP - helped us plan and stay in biz! @MWRadioby Brian van de Graaff via twitter 3/4/2014 3:53:03 PM
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Snow, begone: it's Cherry Blossom prediction day at @newseum ! Our CEO kicked off this am's @CherryBlossFest presser: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh5N8TsIcAAmA4a.jpg
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And fun to say :) kept asking @MelanieNews8 & @kellyelynn1 to say peduncle elongation to no avial :) MT @jgoldbergABC7 very interesting!by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 3/4/2014 1:00:38 PM
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UPDATE: 66 EB on Roosevelt Bridge: Lonstanding accident CLEARED #VATraffic #dctrafficby WTOP Traffic via twitter 3/4/2014 12:59:51 PM
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UPDATE MD I-270 Spur NB past Democracy: Response w/ crash, car on its side STAY LEFT #mdtraffic #dctraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh4n8qiCUAIG6Jr.png
by WTOP Traffic via twitter 3/4/2014 12:58:48 PM -
Due to the winter weather, the Cathedral will open at 10 am on Tuesday, March 4.Mar. 4, 2014
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BE VISIBLE/Wear bright colors when walking/cycling in daytime & at night, wear light-colored clothing and/or reflective clothing/vest.Mar. 4, 2014
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Prince St at St Asaph #DCtraffic #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bh4nN1cIgAA9Q0J.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 3/4/2014 12:55:37 PM -
UPDATE Now w/ response 270 Spur NB past Democracy, stay LEFT to get by #mdtraffic #dctrafficby WTOP Traffic via twitter 3/4/2014 12:55:31 PM
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UPDATE Now w/ response 270 Spur NB past Democracy, stay LEFT to get by #mdtraffic #dctraffic pic.twitter.com/q3zj4MZ0yeby WTOP Traffic via twitter 3/4/2014 12:54:42 PM
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BRRR! Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport broke a 141-year-old record low temperature, reaching 4 degrees.Read more on WTOP.com.