Posted on 12/18/2009 5:59:52 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
A major storm was expected to bury the Washington region Saturday with what forecasters said could be the largest snowfall to hit the area in six years and the greatest December accumulation in more than 70 years.
Accumulations of 15 inches or more in the city and up to 24 inches in parts of the Blue Ridge Mountains were possible, according to the National Weather Service. The snow was expected to cause significant disruptions for shoppers, travelers and revelers on the last weekend -- and biggest shopping day -- before Christmas.
Especially large amounts of snow could accumulate southeast of the Interstate 95 corridor, where "paralyzing" near-blizzard conditions could occur, said AccuWeather.com chief meteorologist Joe Bastardi.
Snow was expected to start falling early Saturday and to increase in intensity all day, as bands of precipitation, fed by moisture from the Atlantic Ocean and driven by a cold northeast wind, sweep over the area.
Temperatures will remain in the 20s and low 30s, aggravated by gusty winds of 20 to 25 mph, the Weather Service said. The snow was not expected to taper off until Sunday morning.
Severe highway, rail and air travel disruptions were anticipated. Some airlines were canceling flights Friday, and authorities urged people to stay off the roads. Southwest Airlines said it was allowing customers using six East Coast airports to rebook tickets without penalties.
A state of emergency was declared in Virginia, where the National Guard was on alert to help with emergency transportation. In the District, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D) declared a snow emergency, effective at 7 a.m. Saturday. All vehicles must be removed from the city's snow routes or they will be ticketed and towed.
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We already have 3” here in Richmond. I can’t remember when we have had snow before Christmas.
Bring it on. Stop the HC vote.
Big deal. We just lived through 18 inches of the stuff, stiff winds, then sub-zero temps.
But, we’re just a bunch-a-dumb-hicks in a Flyover State. Nothing to see here... *SHRUG*
PLEASE let this bring Government to a screeching halt for a few weeks in Washington, DC. LOL!
If Harry Reid can get his 60 senators together, he could use this snowstorm as “cover” to get the vote done. Everyone will be paying attention to the storm.
6 inches here in North Carolina.
Where in NC?
ah........seems to me all Amricans will be home watching TV and we will see it firsthand if they pass this healthcare debacle.
ah........seems to me all Americans will be home watching TV and we will see it firsthand if they pass this health care debacle.
He just chuckled and decided to send Mr. Obama a little welcome home message.
Joe Lieberman went home.
It’s only proof of God...
He is a little upset with the progressives trying to replace him!
And Bless His holy name. We bow to Him and not to the false gods of leftist liberalism earth worship nor the moon god.
Morganton.
We used to live there. Moved about 9 years ago. My husband and I joked about how busy Ukrop’s must’ve been today!
Stay warm!
Yeah I am sitting here in Southern Maryland watching the snow fall while the big eared Muslim is packing to go to Hawaii.
Global warming my azz.
Yes, where in NC? Over near Charlotte or Asheville?
Here in the Raleigh Durham area we’ve had snow showers on and off this afternoon and evening, mixed with sleet and rain...not sticking anywhere yet.
Just some pretty fat flakes earlier today.
Looks like the worst is going to be hitting DC and even New York City.
I want to know how it will be in Boston Sunday morning - have family trying to fly out then.
Used to live in Fairfax County before I escaped back to Texas. I bet Giant is out of bread and toilet paper, right? It always amazed me that buying enough toilet paper to last 3 months made people feel secure. Stay safe.
Morganton is a small town off I-40, around 45 minutes east of Asheville.
Let it snow
Let it snow
Let it snow
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