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Related: About this forumSnow expected to continue through late night with wind gusts of 40-50 mph.
Heavy snow bands, which could remain stationary for hours, have established north and west of D.C. These areas are likely to receive more than 2 feet of snow and possibly up to 3 feet at higher elevations.
Residents hunker down as double-digit snowfall shuts down nations capital
Transportation officials had urged people to stay off the roads, and most seemed to have heeded the warnings, as plows continue the work of clearing snow from major roadways.
Hundreds of homeless families to ride out storm in Md. hotels.
The Post is suspending its paywall on the Web through the weekend to provide readers unlimited access to weather coverage and important safety information.
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Kath1
(4,309 posts)My significant other is an RN at Hopkins and is stranded there because she worked night shift last night. At least I know she is safe.
Everyone stay safe!
elleng
(130,964 posts)Kath1
(4,309 posts)Just like she takes good care of her patients!
Would love to have her here but I'm happy to know she is fine.
Snow still coming down hard here, just west of Baltimore.
elleng
(130,964 posts)Kath1
(4,309 posts)And it is frigid outside!
I'm glad most people are using common sense and staying put until this is over.
Nay
(12,051 posts)about 7 PM, or so they say.