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Photo by PoPville flickr user Rudi Riet

From the Mayor’s office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced today that the snow emergency will be lifted as of 2 pm Tuesday, February 17. By declaring a snow emergency, the District Snow Team (Department of Public Works and Department of Transportation) was able to clear snow emergency routes curb to curb. Additionally, the DC Taxicab Commission has ended their Snow Emergency Fare to coincide with the end of the Snow Emergency.

As of 11:30 am today, 132 vehicles had been ticketed and towed for violating the snow emergency regulations. To learn where a vehicle has been towed, call the Towed Vehicle Locator office at 202.541.6083 or go to http://dpw.dc.gov/service/locate-towed-vehicle.

Vehicles ticketed for a snow emergency violation and towed by DPW were taken to the DPW Impound Lot at 5001 Shepherd Parkway, SW 20032. The lot will be open Wednesday, February 18 between 8 am and 6 pm and motorists may reclaim their vehicles during those hours. The lot is closed today because DC government is closed. Normal hours of operation are weekdays from 8 am to 6 pm, the telephone number is 202.645.5500. The lot is closed weekends and holidays and when DC government is closed. To have an impounded vehicle released, these fees must be paid:

· $250 ticket for the snow emergency violation.
· $100 tow fee.
· $20 per day storage fee.

Additional fees also may be required to be paid, e.g., fees for tickets older than 60 days that have not been entered into the adjudication system.”

A reader sends the photo above from Illinois Ave just north of Grant Circle.

In other afternoon snow news – from WMATA:

“Metro will restore more bus service as of 1:30 p.m. as road conditions continue to improve across the region.

At 1:30 p.m., Metrobus will transition from the current “severe snow plan” to a “moderate snow plan.” Under the moderate plan, many more Metrobus routes will operate; however several pre-established detours will be in effect to keep buses off of hilly terrain, narrow side streets and other problem areas.

See how buses operate under the Moderate Snow Plan.”

And in non snow news – a readers sends word that there may have been a window smashed at Sports Zone in DC USA in Columbia Heights.

@TheTravisHare tweets us from around 17th and T St, NW:

“@PoPville Who loves the snow? This guy!”

A for effort! Thanks to a reader for sending from Columbia Heights.

Thanks to a reader for sending from Capitol Hill.

Email your snow photos to [email protected] or tweet to @PoPville or upload to the PoPville flickr pool – thanks!

Photo of the SW corner of Connecticut and Calvert St, NW by Dallas Lillich

On twitter @SlimYoung202 asks

“@PoPville any word on whether @CapitolPolice allowing sledding in Capitol Hill lawn today?”

Haven’t heard about that specifically but just in case it’s a problem where are your other favorite spots around town?

Photo by PoPville flickr user Mark Andre

From WMATA:

“All Metrobus service (all routes, all lines) is now SUSPENDED until further notice due to current extremely hazardous weather and road conditions. The decision to suspend service was made at 3:30 a.m. by Metro’s Emergency Command Center, which has been monitoring weather and road conditions throughout the overnight hours. Bus service will only be restored when it is safe to do so.”

From AlertDC:

“Metrorail opened at 5:00 am with trains on Saturday schedule (about every 12 min). MetroAccess service suspended until further notice.”

From the Mayor’s office:

“Due to winter weather, the Bowser Administration announced that District Government will be closed on Tuesday February 17th. Essential or Emergency personnel will still be required to report to work.”

From Chez Billy”
3815 Georgia Avenue, NW

“From 2-5:30, we’ll have $6 soupe a l’oignon gratinee lyonnaise and $10 royale with cheese. Also, we’ll be doing happy hour specials from 2-7:30.”

From Brookland Pint
716 Monroe St NE
“Kids eat FREE with purchase of an adult entree.”

Meridian Pint
3400 11th St. NW

“Snow day brunch begins at 10am; homemade hot cocoa (with booze added options)
FREE cocoa & snow day activities & coloring books for kids”

From Agua 301:
301 Water Street SE

“Open all day beginning at 11 a.m.

Snow day specials:
$2.50 Tacos
$3.50 Corona Lite drafts
$5.00 margaritas”

Photo by PoPville flickr user Ellen O

From @OPMDirector:

“2/17: #DC area Fed offices closed. Emergency & telework-ready employees follow agency policies http://www.opm.gov/status”

From ‏@dcpublicschools:

“DCPS schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, 2/17 due to inclement weather. Central office will follow DC gov decision.”

From @dcpl:

“All DC Public Library locations will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 16, due to inclement weather. But we’re available online 24/7!”

Photo by PoPville flickr user Clif Burns

From DC.gov:

“Snow emergency taxi fares in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM Tues. Taxis can add a fee of $15 to the metered charge. http://dctaxi.dc.gov”

From WMATA:

“Due to forecast weather and expected road conditions, Metro is advising riders of the following service changes for Tuesday, February 17:

*** Metrobus: No late-night bus service; buses on severe snow service plan on Tuesday AM ***

All late-night bus service will be cancelled tonight. The last buses of the night will meet the last Metrorail trains at outlying stations; however, after 1 a.m., no bus service will operate until approximately 5 a.m.

Based on the curent forecast, Metro expects to begin Tuesday on a SEVERE SNOW PLAN, if conditions allow. Under the severe snow plan, buses operate on major roadways only. Visit wmata.com for details. Service may be further reduced if it is unsafe to operate.

*** Metrorail: Expect trains on Saturday schedule on Tuesday ***

Metrorail will make every effort to continue operating train service, both above and below ground. However, due to expected weather conditions and lighter-than-normal ridership, all Metrorail service will operate on a Saturday schedule on Tuesday, February 17. This allows additional time between trains for snow-clearing operations and also protects railcars from severe weather conditions, thereby allowing for more reliable service after the storm passes when more people are riding.

*** MetroAccess: Service suspended until further notice ***

All MetroAccess service (paratransit service for customers with disabilities) is suspended until further notice. Riders are encouraged to sign up for MetroAlerts to be notified when service is restored.”