The Brief
- Cleanup continues after the winter storm in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Officials advise against unnecessary travel due to hazardous conditions.
- Drivers and pedestrians should be cautious of icy roads, black ice, and gusty winds that complicate travel.
- Maryland state police report 1,137 service calls and 261 crashes. Another winter storm could hit this weekend, potentially disrupting travel.
WASHINGTON – Cleanup efforts are in full swing across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions following the season’s first significant winter storm. Officials continue to emphasize that residents should avoid driving unless absolutely necessary on Tuesday, due to hazardous conditions.
Drivers and pedestrians are warned to watch out for icy roadways, sidewalks, and black ice. Despite the snow coming to an end late Monday night, the potential for refreezing remains high. Gusty winds, reaching up to 34 mph, will blow snow into windshields and faces, further complicating travel.
It’s unclear at this time if a tractor-trailer crash on I-370 westbound at MD-355 in Montgomery County was due to icy conditions. The crash blocked two lanes and the exit ramp. Emergency response teams are on the scene. Authorities expect an extended closure as they work to clear the crash.…