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Photo by PoPville flickr user Mark Andre

“Dear PoPville,

Does the coming storm have a “snowpocalypse” style name yet?”

On twitter @MalnurturedSnay suggests: “the snow name is #snowmageddeath … It’s like #snowmaggedon but this time we all die”

Not bad, not bad. I’ve also seen #snowmaggedon2016 – but that seems incredibly lazy.

And Snowtastrophe – that’s not bad either.

Personally, I’m thinking something like SnowWayOut. Anyone else see, have a good one or prefer one of the names mentioned above?

Also here’s the latest projection via Alert DC:

“The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning in effect from 3PM Friday January 22, 2016 through 6AM Sunday January 24, 2016. Heavy snow and wind expected, with a projected accumulation of about 24 inches of snow. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 20’s, with increasing winds up to 40 mph. Heavy snow and blowing snow will cause dangerous conditions. Travel and visibility is expected to be limited during the storm.”

One reader (of unfortunately many many others) reports her trip:

“I had a 5 hour commute from tysons to Adams Morgan. Here are a few highlights of traffic and stuck vehicles….

Rockcreek Parkway – they basically shut it down. Got stuck at the turn going northbound less than a mile before the Calvert Street exit. Cars here: a ford 150 (left), BMW, corvette and an old school truck in the back. At one point oncoming traffic still was coming and the two northbound lanes were bumper to bumper.”

7Y Bus Fail tweeted us the absolutely bizarre double take photo above:

“Guys WALKING on 395, having a smoke, and moving faster than traffic.”

Photo by PoPville flickr user Rob Cannon

From AlertDC:

“Due to current weather conditions, the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) will be open two hours late on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Students and teachers should report two hours after their regular start time. Administrative and central offices will open on time. All essential personnel must report on time to ensure the building is ready when students and teachers arrive.”

and

“The District of Columbia Government will be open on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Employees are expected to report to work.

If you have any questions, please contact your agency’s HR Advisor(s) or DCHR at (202) 442-9700.”

From OPM:

“Washington, DC Area

Applies to: Thursday, January 21, 2016
Status: Open

Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are OPEN. Employees are expected to report to their worksite or begin telework on time.”

Photo by PoPville flickr user Dallas Lillich

With the coming blizzard comes sledding too. I’ve been getting some queries on twitter @PoPville so where are your go to spots. Fortunately Capitol Hill will be open. Where else do you like to go?

A reader reports:

“There’s an articulated bus blocking both southbound lanes of GA ave at Princeton. It was turning north and apparently got stuck. No one can get by on Princeton and of course Georgia is seriously backed up.

Good luck in the storm!”