Snow Storm: DC Closings, Traffic, Weather

Updated 9:37 a.m. Wednesday

DC Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, according to an alert sent late Tuesday night.

Additionally both the Federal and DC governments—including recreation facilities and libraries—are closed Wednesday.

The Washington DC metropolitan area is under a winter storm warning from midnight Tuesday night through 3 a.m. Thursday morning.

Predictions Tuesday morning continued to indicate the area would see anywhere from 3 to 6 inches or more of heavy, wet snow. 

• See: Timeline: When Will Snow Hit DC?

The storm system started as rain late Tuesday evening and has changed to snow as temperatures dropped throughout the evening hours. 

Winds of up to 25 miles per hour, with gusts up to 35 miles per hour, are also possible.

Flight delays and cancelations are definitely a possibility at Washington area airports.

See also: 

• Winter Storm Emergency Preparedness Tips
• Driving Tips for Snow

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Throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, check back with Patch for service and road closures as they happen.

Here's some information to keep on hand:

Road Conditions, Closings

• Use Patch's commute page for live traffic maps before you leave the office. Snow will mix with rain around 4 p.m., just in time for the afternoon rush.
• The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has traffic cameras throughout DC.
• More information on snow removal is available at http://snow.dc.gov. You can see where plows are operating through a map available there. 

Schools Information

• District public schools will announce late Tuesday or very early Wednesday a decision to open, delay or close DC Public Schools. 
• Stick with Patch for more information, or go to the DC Public Schools website Emergencies, Delays and Closures page for more information.

Power Outages

• To report an outage to Pepco, call 1-877-PEPCO-62 (1-877-737-2662).
• You should report your power outage to Pepco even if you think your neighbor already has reported it.
• More information on Pepco's efforts during this story is available at www.pepco.com/home/emergency/winterstorm.aspx. 
• For safety and other information on what to do in the event of a power outage, read: Winter Storm Emergency Preparedness Tips.

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