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From @Mayorvincegray:

“The Snow Emergency has been lifted.”

Park with abandon!

Update from WMATA:

“Most Metrobus service will resume normal routing starting at 1 p.m. today. Many routes had been operating on planned snow detours since 7 a.m. to avoid hilly terrain, narrow streets and other problem areas.

The majority of Metro’s 316 bus routes will resume normal service. However, the following three routes will remain suspended due to road conditions: M8, M9 and U4

In addition, the following ten routes will continue to operate on snow detours: A4, A6, A8, D12, P12, R12, S80, E6, 3A and 3T.”

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From OPM:

“For 03/04, federal agencies in the DC area have a 2 hour delay, with the option for unscheduled leave/telework”

From @mayorvincegray:

“Tuesday, 3/4 – DC Govt. & @dcpublicschools will operate on a 2-hour delay. Eligible employees have option for unscheduled leave/telework.

Snow Emergency Remains in Effect until Further Notice”

From DC Taxi Commission:

“The Snow Emergency Fare is extended from 7 pm on March 3 following a Snow Emergency during the day. The fare will end 5 hours later at 12 am midnight unless further extended as determined by weather conditions. This fare authorizes taxis to add a flat fee of $15 to the metered charge.”

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In addition to the Star Wars trilogy at Meridian Pint here are a few more options for ya:

From Cashion’s (1819 Columbia Rd, NW):

“Happy (SnowDay) Hour Specials Beginning at 1pm!

The Polar Vortex. Wintery Mix/Mess. Arctic Blast.

Whatever you call it, we’re in for it again. Since last time was such a hit, we’ve decided to open at 1pm and offer Happy Hour Specials beginning at 1pm and ending… Well, let’s just see when!

Half price wines by the glass, 30% off wines by the bottle, $5 for all craft beers and rail cocktails, and $7 for all signature cocktails.

We will also have some bar snacks and “Nana’s Chicken Soup” to keep you satiated while you imbibe.

(Note: we will not have our regular dinner menu to offer, but will have plenty of Chicken Soup)”

From The Pinch (3548 14th St, NW):

“Brave the elements, we’re open NOON on the Snow Day, serving yummy goodness like the Mac & Quack”

From Lou’s City Bar (14th and Irving St, NW):

“Fed closed tomorrow but we’re open — join us for 1/2 price burgers from lunch till 7pm!”

From Duffy’s (9th and V St, NW):

“Free tots at Duffy’s noon til 4pm and Nats Spring Training game on at 1pm with sound.”

From Milk Cult Sanctuary (3632 Georgia Ave NW):

“We open suckaz! Get off yer lazy butts.”

“P.J. Clarke’s (1600 K Street NW)

Bowl of Barman’s Chili, Cheddar, Sour cream, Scallions – $10.00
Mini Chili Cadillac Burgers & French Fries – $10.00
Clarke’s Seasonal Draft – $5.00
Rum Chata Latte – $5.00

P.J. Clarke’s will be open all day, 11 a.m. – close

The Brixton (901 U Street NW)

Trivia tonight starting at 7pm, with $4 wings and $5 mulled wine

Doors open at 5pm”

From the Big Hunt (1345 Connecticut Ave NW):

“Hey kids! We open at 4pm today and have our world famous HH til 7pm loaded with awesome #craftbeer! 1/2 price pizzas tonight too!”

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From the Mayor’s Office:

“District Government Closed Tomorrow; Mayor Gray’s 2014 State of the District Address Postponed until March 11”

From OPM:

“For 03/03, FEDERAL OFFICES in the Washington, DC, area are CLOSED.”

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From DC Homeland Security:

“With a heavy snowfall predicted, the District announced today that a snow emergency will go into effect at 7 am, Monday, March 3. By declaring a snow emergency, the District Snow Team (Department of Public Works and Department of Transportation) will be able to clear snow emergency routes curb to curb. 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.

The snow emergency will remain in effect until an announcement is made that it has been lifted. Motorists are asked to tune into television and radio broadcast stations or go towww.snow.dc.gov for a notice that the snow emergency has been lifted.

Vehicles ticketed for a snow emergency violation and towed by DPW will be taken to the DPW Impound Lot at 5001 Shepherd Parkway, SW 20032. The lot is open weekdays from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, the telephone number is 202.645.5500. The lot is closed weekends, holidays and when DC government is closed. To have an impounded vehicle released, these fees must be paid before the vehicle will be released:
•$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. These fees may be paid at the impound lot by bank debit card, credit card (Mastercard, Visa and Discover) or online through the Department of Motor Vehicles Website –http://dmv.dc.gov/.

Ice and snow can accumulate on tree limbs, which can then pull down power lines and lead to power outages from downed wires. Should power outages occur, Pepco strongly urges the public to call 1-877-Pepco-62 (1-877-737-2662) to report power outages and downed wires (stay away from downed wires and report them immediately).

Residential and commercial property owners are asked to apply an abrasive such as non-clumping kitty litter, rock salt or deicer before the storm begins. They also should be aware that sidewalks must be cleared of snow within 24 hours of the end of the storm.”

From WMATA:

“All Metrobus service (all routes, all lines) will be suspended Monday morning due to expected hazardous weather conditions.

Metro’s Emergency Operations Center will monitor weather and road conditions during the day on Monday to determine when service may be restored. Bus service will only be restored when it is safe to do so.”

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From the National Weather Service:

“Winter Storm Warning for District Of Columbia, DC

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST MONDAY…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW… SLEET… AND FREEZING RAIN… WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST MONDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE… FREEZING RAIN… CHANGING TO SLEET… AND THEN HEAVY SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS… UP TO ONE TENTH INCH ICE… MORE AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS… THEN 8 TO 12 INCHES OF SNOW.”