Photo by PoPville flickr user Pablo Raw
From WMATA:
“Metro will restore aboveground service between Union Station and Glenmont on the Red Line, between Ballston and New Carrollton on the Orange Line, and between Fort Totten and Branch Avenue on the Green Line as of 11 a.m. today.
Trains are currently running every 20-25 minutes, and the system will remain open until midnight. Fares will not be charged on Metrorail on Monday, January 25. Metro will announce the opening of additional Metrorail segments as they are clear of ice and snow.”
For the Bus:
“In addition to the “lifeline service” routes previously announced on Metrobus, the B30 route (Greenbelt-BWI) and the 5A route (L’Enfant Plaza-Dulles) will begin operating at 12 p.m. today. Riders should note that although the B30 will run to Greenbelt Station, Metrorail service remains suspended at Greenbelt.
Buses will operate from origin points every 30 minutes on a “clockface” schedule with departures at :00 and :30 each hour. The last trips will depart at 5 p.m. and operate to the end of the route.
A complete list of the Metrobus lifeline service operating at 12 p.m. today:
District of Columbia: 32, 33, 36, 53, 70, 90, A6, A8, S4, U8, V4, X2
Maryland: C4, B30, D12, K6, P12, Q2, Y2, Z8
Virginia: 5A, 16A, 16E, 28A
Many of these routes will operate on snow emergency routes only to keep vehicles off hilly terrain, narrow side streets and other problem areas. Details will be posted at wmata.com and sent via MetroAlerts. Fares will not be charged on Metrobus today.”
“Seen in a backyard in Shaw!” From MZ
From JP
“in the Super House backyard.” from Mike
Caroline sends from Dupont
#girlztime from Annabelle in Petworth
Snow Sphinx sighting in Petworth! from KC and Drew
Many more after the jump. Read More
Yes!! Thanks to Laura for sending from Columbia Heights/Mount Pleasant on 16th Street.
And another contender:
Photo by PoPville flickr user Brett Weinstein
Photo by PoPville flickr user psinderbrand
From Bloombars (3222 11th St NW):
“Harambee is still ON (Monday) at 9:30am…followed by Canta Conamigo (Spanish-language song/storytime) at 10:30am.
…as are morning programs for kids throughout the week:
Tuesday at 10am – Shadow Puppets
Wednesday at 10am – Little Treasures
Thursday at 10am – Harambee
Friday at 10am – Songs, Stories & Puppets”
Readers report:
“it just keeps getting more ridiculous… Another snowplow stuck on the streets, this one is abandoned. Both around 11th and Euclid at various times today.”
“11th and Spring”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Molly Tolzmann
Per request following is a list of some folks who responded/emailed/tweeted me that they’d be open tomorrow for those getting cabin fever or those who wish to continue their SnoWayOut benders!! I’ll update tomorrow (or you can add others in the comments) as we learn of others. My daughter’s daycare has been canceled so pour out a Bloody Mary for me!
In no particular order: Read More
From WMATA:
“Metro today announced the restoration of limited service on Metrorail and Metrobus as the region digs out from the historic Blizzard of 2016.
The Metrorail system will open at 7 a.m. with limited underground service on the Red, Orange and Green lines as follows:
- Orange Line: Ballston to Eastern Market only
- Red Line: Medical Center to Union Station only
- Green Line: Fort Totten to Anacostia only
At the start of service, trains will run every 20-25 minutes. Service levels may be upgraded as conditions allow. The system will remain open until midnight. Fares will not be charged on Metrorail on Monday, January 25.
For your safety, travel only if necessary. Check wmata.com before starting your trip or sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updated service information by email or text message.
- Metrobus service will operate Monday from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. on “Lifeline Service,” meaning SERVICE WILL BE LIMITED TO 22 ROUTES ONLY. Additionally, many of these routes will operate on snow emergency routes only to keep vehicles off hilly terrain, narrow side streets and other problem areas. Details will be posted at wmata.com and sent via MetroAlerts.
- Buses will operate from origin points every 30 minutes on a “clockface” schedule with departures at :00 and :30 each hour. The last trips will depart at 5 p.m. and operate to the end of the route.
- Fares will not be charged on Metrobus on Monday, January 25.
The Lifeline Service bus routes are as follows. Note that these buses will operate on Snow Emergency Routes only:
- District of Columbia: 32, 33, 36, 53, 70, 90, A6, A8, P12, S4, U8, X2
- Maryland: C4, D12, K6, Q2, V4, Y2, Z8
- Virginia: 16A, 16E, 28A
IMPORTANT: Service changes are possible due to road conditions. Customers are encouraged to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updates.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Lorie Shaull
A reader reports:
“Precious plowing resources being used to plow the streetcar tracks and 3rd and H, NE.
DDOT contractor has just piled up the snow from the tracks in the middle of the street and started to plow in my already passable street until I started to take pictures. When I protested that they were plowing in an already passable street, the guy said, “I have to do what I have to do.” Nice. They are plowing for a mode of transportation that does not even have passengers. Using precious plowing and taxpayer resources irresponsibly, again.”
“end result”:
Photo by PoPville flickr user Jim Havard
From DC Public Schools:
“Inclement weather announcement below! All DCPS schools will be closed tomorrow, 1/25/16.”
Update from the Mayor:
“DC gov will be closed tomorrow. Essential staff will continue the #DCDigOut. Plz stay off the road while crews work.”
Update from OPM:
“01/25 DC area Fed offices closed.Emergency & telework-ready employees follow agency policies http://www.opm.gov/status”
