The National Weather Service has forecast snow and sleet in the northeastern US, with Washington DC accumulating 5-9 inches (13-23 cm) of snow while neighboring Maryland experienced even heavier snowfall. In a spirit of resilience, residents of DC participated in a communal snowball fight, a local tradition that has been cherished for 15 years. Meanwhile, notable figures such as former Olympic skier Clare Egan took to the snowy National Mall, returning to the sport after relocating to the city.
The storm has not come without peril; in Missouri alone, over 365 accidents were reported due to dangerous road conditions, injuring many and resulting in at least one fatality. Nearby Kansas was particularly hard hit, with two deaths resulting from vehicular crashes linked to the storm. In Texas, a cold-related death occurred at a bus stop, illustrating the severity of the bitter conditions. Officials have urged residents to stay off the roads, with reports of vehicles and emergency crews getting stuck as snow blanketed areas near the Ohio River, transforming them into treacherous ice spots.
With an extended grip of arctic air looming, communities are bracing for continued icy conditions as they navigate the aftermath of this historic winter storm.
The storm has not come without peril; in Missouri alone, over 365 accidents were reported due to dangerous road conditions, injuring many and resulting in at least one fatality. Nearby Kansas was particularly hard hit, with two deaths resulting from vehicular crashes linked to the storm. In Texas, a cold-related death occurred at a bus stop, illustrating the severity of the bitter conditions. Officials have urged residents to stay off the roads, with reports of vehicles and emergency crews getting stuck as snow blanketed areas near the Ohio River, transforming them into treacherous ice spots.
With an extended grip of arctic air looming, communities are bracing for continued icy conditions as they navigate the aftermath of this historic winter storm.
