Predicted to be a record-breaking blizzard, the current storm hit the Eastern Seaboard of the United States at approximately 1:00 PM. Federal government buildings were closed on Friday, and the capital’s metro system is closed for the entire weekend.
— Eric Blake (@EricBlake12) January 23, 2016
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) January 23, 2016
Expected to hit Washington DC especially hard, the storm has already dropped between 3 and 5 inches of snow on the nation’s capital. With the worst part of the storm is expected to hit overnight, and DC is expected to receive between 16-30 inches of snow through Saturday evening.
Winter storm warnings, including winds approaching between 40-50 mph, are in effect for a nearly 1,100 mile stretch, covering a wide area between Tennessee and Massachusetts.
— Reagan Airport (@Reagan_Airport) January 23, 2016
— Lake Braddock SS (@FCPSLBSS) January 23, 2016
A blizzard warning will be in effect for New York City beginning at 4 AM, with current models predicting 8-12 inches of snow.
The storm has already had a drastic impact on travel. Vehicles have been advised to stay off the road, and over 3,000 flights have been canceled.
— Lauren Elyse Prince (@LaurenEPrince) January 22, 2016
— Steve (@IridescentShdow) January 23, 2016
— Dan Linden (@DanLinden) January 22, 2016
Both Mayor Muriel Bowser of DC and Mayor BIll de Blasio of New York have encouraged citizens to remain indoors as much as possible.
The unprecedented snowfall has brought out the creative side of some living within the storm zone. Snowball fights and snow sculptures have become a common sight in the past few hours throughout DC, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.
— Joshua Anthony (@Joshneyy) January 23, 2016
— Dara Klatt (@DaraKlatt) January 22, 2016
