The District of Columbia is bracing for a winter storm with heavy snowfall and potential icy conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a warning and Mayor Bowser has activated the District Snow Team.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect from 10PM, Sunday, January 5th until 1AM, Tuesday, January 7th for the District of Columbia. Amounts of 10 to 12 inches are possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area. Ice accumulations of a trace are possible near Interstate 66. In preparation for predicted snow showers, Mayor Muriel Bowser will deploy the District Snow Team at noon on Sunday, January 5.
Pre-treatment brining operations will begin Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. on all snow emergency routes, including the National Highway System. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a forecast for snow and a wintry mix on Sunday, January 5, expected to begin between 8:00 p.m. and midnight. The storm is expected to bring six to eight inches of snow, potentially with freezing rain. Impacts are expected to continue into Monday. As temperatures drop, conditions may lead to icy roadways, posing challenges for safe travel and snow removal operations. Further updates will be provided as forecasts become clearer. The snow team will engage in a full deployment on Sunday, consisting of 136 heavy plows (six- and 10-wheel dump trucks) to treat highways, streets, bridges, ramps, and other elevated structures, and 82 light plows (pick-up trucks) to treat smaller streets. Bike lanes across the District are serviced by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). DDOT’s bike-lane clean up team clears the protected bike lanes after the District Snow Team clears general motor vehicle travel lanes citywide. Protected bike lanes are usually cleared six to 24 hours after motor vehicle travel lanes. Residential and commercial property owners are encouraged to spread abrasives (e.g., salt, pet-friendly deicer, or non-clumping kitty litter) on their sidewalks before precipitation begins to reduce the possibility of icing and to prevent slips and falls
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