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10 to 20 more inches of snow coming to D.C. region
The Washington area continues digging out from a historic storm as another system looks to hit the area this afternoon.
updated: 2 hours, 2 minutes ago

New storm will further complicate snow removal
It's been days since a historic storm dumped up to 40 inches of snow in some parts of the D.C. region, and a new storm expected to hit Tuesday afternoon is making the jobs of road crews across the region more difficult.
updated: 2 hours, 58 minutes ago

Thousands still without power after blizzard
Power crews have been working around the clock as tens of thousands of people are without power after the massive weekend storm that moved through the area.
updated: Feb 9th - 7:46am

Metro train passengers evacuated near Smithsonian
Metro train operators are evacuating a blue line train that stalled near the Smithsonian station.
updated: 1 hour, 25 minutes ago

Shipment of road salt arrives ahead of 2nd storm
The first of nine ships bringing hundreds of thousands of tons of road salt has arrived at the Port of Baltimore as the region prepares for another big snowstorm.
updated: 2 hours, 30 minutes ago

Car towed during the blizzard? Here's how to find it
The District was under a snow emergency for most of the blizzard, which meant if you parked on major road you car probably got towed. How do you get your car back?
updated: Feb 9th - 5:54am

WTOP Snow Emergency Guide
With heavy snow expected, you may want to keep this information handy.
updated: Feb 9th - 2:36am

DC-area airports work to get back to normal
Airports in the Washington region are working to get back to normal days after a blizzard dumped nearly 3 feet of snow in some parts of the area.
updated: Feb 9th - 3:37am

Union Station busy as travelers try to leave
Rail travelers eager to leave the nation's capital before more snow hits are lining up at Union Station.
updated: Feb 9th - 3:30am

Gay marriage challenge can't go on D.C. ballot
The D.C. City Council passed the gay marriage bill in December, but it has not yet gone into effect.
updated: Feb 8th - 6:32pm

When will my trash & recycling get picked up?
Some counties are delaying trash and recycling collection because of this weekend's storm.
updated: Feb 8th - 12:31pm

Metro to operate on limited schedule Monday
Metrorail will operate on an underground-only schedule on Monday. Metrobus will operate starting at 9 a.m., also on a limited schedule.
updated: Feb 8th - 12:20pm

Snow causes multiple roof collapses around region
At least eight buildings have suffered roof collapses in the D.C. area because of the snow.
updated: Feb 8th - 7:06am