Fair 82°
Weather
It's So Cold That The Hudson River Is Freezing Over: Coast Guard Steps Up As Ferries Shut Down It's So Cold That The Hudson River Is Freezing Over: Coast Guard Steps Up As Ferries Shut Down
It's So Cold That The Hudson River Is Freezing Over: Coast Guard Steps Up As Ferries Shut Down Freezing temperatures are locking up the Hudson River, disrupting ferry service and prompting emergency icebreaking as the deep freeze drags on (scroll for photos). NY Waterway commuter ferry service between New Jersey and New York has been delayed, while NYC Ferry service has been fully suspended as ice continues to form across the Hudson River, the East River, and New York Harbor. The disruption comes amid dangerously cold temperatures gripping the region. AccuWeather forecasters said New York City could be experiencing one of the longest stretches of temperatures at or below freezin…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Ice, Snow, Chaos — And A Happy Ending: Two Dogs Rescued From Frozen Lake (PHOTOS) Ice, Snow, Chaos — And A Happy Ending: Two Dogs Rescued From Frozen Lake (PHOTOS)
Ice, Snow, Chaos — And A Happy Ending: Two Dogs Rescued From Frozen Lake (Photos) Just when winter in the DMV seemed determined to keep delivering chaos, two dogs in Virginia found themselves in serious trouble — and a group of first responders delivered a feel-good ending worth warming up for. Deputies and fire crews rushed to the 5400 block of Ridge Road in Spotsylvania County shortly before 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, after receiving reports of a dog stranded on an ice-covered lake, officials said. The dog, a Rottweiler named Church, had wandered into the area with a Labrador companion and stepped onto the frozen water, unaware that recent storms had left the ice un…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Weather
Days After Brutal Winter Storm, Woman Found Dead Along Maryland Hiking Trail (DEVELOPING) Days After Brutal Winter Storm, Woman Found Dead Along Maryland Hiking Trail (DEVELOPING)
Days After Brutal Winter Storm, Woman Found Dead Along Maryland Hiking Trail (Developing) A Maryland woman was found dead in the frigid weather on an area hiking trail, authorities announced. The Annapolis Police Department say that an unresponsive woman was found on a busy hiking trail Wednesday near the tennis courts at Truxtun Park following multiple calls from passersby.  Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 28, officers were called to the trail to investigate an unresponsive woman who suffered critical injuries. Investigators say that the woman may have slipped due to the icy conditions and she subsequently succumbed to exposure during extreme cold temperatures. No f…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Weather
'Snow: 1, Police Cruiser: 0' — Firefighters In Arlington Get The Assist (PHOTOS) 'Snow: 1, Police Cruiser: 0' — Firefighters In Arlington Get The Assist (PHOTOS)
'Snow: 1, Police Cruiser: 0' — Firefighters In Arlington Get The Assist (Photos) Snow had its moments in Virginia this weekend — but firefighters and police made sure it didn’t win the day in Arlington. As winter weather blanketed Arlington County, Fire & EMS crews and police officers were repeatedly spotted jumping in to help each other, stranded drivers, and residents navigate slick streets and heavy snow, according to posts shared by the departments. The snow in Arlington didn't get anyone down. Arlington Police Department In one widely shared moment, Arlington Fire & EMS crews were photographed pushing a stuck Arlington County Police SUV free fro…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Weather
Snow Joke: Winter Storm Buries Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia With Double-Digit Totals Snow Joke: Winter Storm Buries Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia With Double-Digit Totals
Snow Joke: Winter Storm Buries Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia With Double-Digit Totals Snow piled up across Maryland, DC, and Virginia after a winter storm pushed through the region overnight from Sunday into Monday. The storm dropped widespread, measurable snowfall across the region, with several communities reporting totals topping 10 inches, according to the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office. District of Columbia The nation's capital recorded about 7.5 inches of snow as of Sunday evening, according to a National Weather Service summary. Maryland Snow Totals Some of the highest snowfall totals in Maryland were reported in the western and central parts of…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Weather
Snow Day Irony: City Truck Slides Into Virginia Home During Icy Storm (PHOTOS) Snow Day Irony: City Truck Slides Into Virginia Home During Icy Storm (PHOTOS)
Snow Day Irony: City Truck Slides Into Virginia Home During Icy Storm (Photos) A city vehicle meant to keep Arlington residents safe during a winter storm instead wound up in the front yard of a home after sliding off an icy roadway Sunday morning, officials said. The crash happened at the height of treacherous winter conditions in Northern Virginia, showcasing just how dangerous the roads had become even for trained municipal crews. Arlington Fire & EMS said a vehicle slid off the roadway and struck a home around 8:45 a.m. at the intersection of South Glebe Road and Walter Reed Drive on Jan. 25. The truck involved was a City of Arlington vehicle, photos show. D…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Weather
Flights Grounded At Reagan, BWI As Snowstorm Shuts Down Maryland, Virginia Airports Flights Grounded At Reagan, BWI As Snowstorm Shuts Down Maryland, Virginia Airports
Flights Grounded At Reagan, BWI As Snowstorm Shuts Down Maryland, Virginia Airports The snow didn’t just snarl roads across the region — it completely grounded air travel, forcing hundreds of flight cancellations at Reagan National and BWI Marshall airports as winter conditions slammed Maryland and DC on Sunday. All flights were canceled at Reagan National Airport on Sunday, Jan. 25, after snow began falling around midnight and conditions quickly deteriorated, airport officials said. Airport crews worked throughout the day to clear snow and sleet from runways. Still, officials warned that weather conditions were expected to remain dangerous for much of the day. “Airlines …

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Weather
Maryland Declares State Of Emergency As Winter Storm Nears, National Guard Activated Maryland Declares State Of Emergency As Winter Storm Nears, National Guard Activated
Maryland Declares State Of Emergency As Winter Storm Nears, National Guard Activated Maryland has officially escalated its response to an incoming winter storm, with Gov. Wes Moore declaring a statewide State of Emergency as heavy snow, ice, power outages, and dangerous cold are expected to slam the region this weekend. The executive order, signed Friday, Jan. 23, declares that an emergency exists across Maryland ahead of a significant winter storm forecast to arrive Saturday afternoon and last through Monday, Jan. 26, according to the governor’s office. State officials warned the storm could bring heavy snow, icing, hazardous road conditions, power outages, and sustained b…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Weather
Crews Race To Repair Massive Sewer Collapse As Snow, Cold Bear Down On Potomac Spill (UPDATED) Crews Race To Repair Massive Sewer Collapse As Snow, Cold Bear Down On Potomac Spill (UPDATED)
Crews Race To Repair Massive Sewer Collapse As Snow, Cold Bear Down On Potomac Spill (Updated) DC Water crews are racing to contain a sanitary sewer overflow spilling into the Potomac River and the historic C&O Canal after a major sewer line collapsed in Maryland earlier this week. Work began Thursday, Jan. 22, to install large bypass pumps along Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County, where wastewater has been flowing into the canal and river following damage to a 72-inch sewer pipe known as the Potomac Interceptor. Officials said the pumps, which arrived Thursday, will divert sewage around the damaged section of pipe, allowing crews to begin excavation and repairs. D…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Weather
Virginia Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm Virginia Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm
Virginia Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm Virginia officials are urging residents to brace for a potentially dangerous winter storm after Gov. Abigail Spanberger declared a State of Emergency ahead of snow and ice expected to blanket much of the Commonwealth this weekend. The declaration was issued on Thursday, Jan. 22, as forecasts showed a slow-moving system set to arrive in western Virginia late Saturday morning before spreading east toward the I-95 corridor by Saturday evening, with impacts lingering through Monday morning. “Today, I am declaring a State of Emergency ahead of the winter weather event to ensure Virginia is fully…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Weather
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Declares State Of Preparedness Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Declares State Of Preparedness Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Declares State Of Preparedness Ahead Of Weekend Winter Storm Maryland is preparing for a potentially hazardous winter weather system expected to bring accumulating snow and possible ice to parts of the state this weekend. Gov. Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness on Wednesday, Jan. 21, ahead of the incoming storm, which officials say could significantly impact roads, transportation centers, and daily travel across Maryland. “By declaring a State of Preparedness in Maryland, I am directing the Department of Emergency Management to coordinate the comprehensive preparation of State government ahead of potential impacts related to the incoming weat…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Weather
Northeast Eyes Multiple Snow Threats As Coastal Storms Loom Northeast Eyes Multiple Snow Threats As Coastal Storms Loom
Northeast Eyes Multiple Snow Threats As Coastal Storms Loom A potent storm that brought heavy rainfall over the weekend will be followed by separate weather systems that could bring accumulating snow to parts of the region this week, according to AccuWeather. The first chance for snow arrives Sunday, Jan. 11, across the Great Lakes and interior Northeast, including areas from Buffalo to Albany, northern New England, and Quebec City. AccuWeather’s forecast map highlights these zones with bands of blue, signaling both snow showers and more widespread snow. Gusty winds and colder air will also move in, making for classic winter conditions. The firs…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi