WASHINGTON, DC -– This weekend’s predicted snowstorm and blizzard is expected to slam the east coast. The Nation’s Capitol could see over two feet of snow. On Wednesday, a smaller system dropped one inch of the white stuff on D.C. causing huge traffic back-ups.
At least 165 traffic accidents were reported across Virginia. Officials are urging drivers to stay home.
Tomorrow at 11:30 am, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and administration officials will hold a press conference at the Farragut Salt Dome to give an update on the District’s efforts to prepare for this weekend’s winter weather.
The District’s Snow Team has been preparing since the summer to be ready when the first snow event arrives. There are 14 new 6-wheel dump trucks to salt and plow major streets and six new Ford 550s to salt and plow smaller residential streets. Additional equipment is on standby just in case a substantial snowfall is forecast, and the salt domes are filled to capacity, with more than 39,000 tons of salt. The public will be notified of the deployment plan for expected snow as information is available.
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