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1:48 p.m. -- Some D.C. Metrobuses Resume Service

Metro says buses are resuming service on 47 routes that were suspended during the storm. Officials say routes may change because of road conditions. CLICK HERE for more information.

1:01 p.m. -- Fairfax County (web | news) Public Schools' Request

Fairfax County Public Schools is working hard to re-open as soon as possible. Staffers are focusing on clearing sidewalks, walking paths, and parking lots at all of their schools. Transportation staff are clearing school buses so that they can resume service. A major challenge to re-opening schools is outside of the school system's control and they need the help of individual citizens and communities. Specifically, students need safe walking paths to get to school bus stops and to schools themselves. Students need a safe place at which to wait for buses without having to stand in roadways. Since many individual residents are physically unable to clear a sidewalk or bus stop in front of their homes, this request may require that neighbors help neighbors. The school system asks for everyone's help in clearing walking paths and bus stops so that students can get to school safely

12:29 p.m. -- Things Are Still Coming Down in the District



 

As of noon Thursday, ABC 7 had witnessed a toppled tree, a collapsed porch roof, and a collapsed awning at the Anacostia Marina.

A large elm tree toppled in Georgetown Thursday morning and landed on a car. It happened in the 3100 block of R Street NW. The tree hit a building and damaged some windows. 

The awning at the Anacostia Marina collapsed on top of ten boats. Two of the boats were actually sunk. No one was hurt and everyone's been accounted for.

The porch collapsed happened in the 1500 block of Massachusetts Avenue SE. CLICK HERE for the complete story.

12:00 p.m. -- Rolling Lane Closures on I-395 and SE/SW Freeway

The District Department of Transportation advises motorists that multiple lanes on inbound I-395 and the SE/SW Freeway will be temporarily blocked Thursday so that crews can remove snow from the roadways. Two to three eastbound lanes will be closed at a time from the 14th Street Bridge to Barney Circle. These will be rolling closures as the crews will be working on approximately 1,000 feet of roadway at a time using heavy equipment to load and haul snow away.

Drivers should use extreme caution when travelling through the area. 

11:29 a.m. -- All Major Airports Have Reopened

Reagan National Airport (web | news) became the last to reopen, which it did at 11 a.m. Thursday. Officials, however, caution that most scheduled flights are arrivals. Anyone scheduled to fly out Thursday should check with his or her airline to confirm the flight is as scheduled before heading to the airport. CLICK HERE for more details.

9:23 a.m. -- One Lane of WB I-70 Reopened After Crash

The Maryland State Highway Administration says one lane of westbound Interstate 70 has reopened near Frederick after an overnight shutdown of all westbound lanes.

9:10 a.m. -- Arlington Co.'s Emergency Shelter to Close at 1 p.m.

Arlington County's winter emergency shelter will be closing at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 11.

9 a.m. -- Postal Service Asks Public to Clear Snow From Mailbox AreasThe Postal Service is asking customers to clear pathways to and areas around mail collection boxes so that carriers can conduct deliveries Thursday. Letter carriers will not deliver to locations they consider unsafe.

Customers are also advised that some retail units may be closed today due to a staffing shortage.

8:40 a.m. -- Frederick County Under a Local Emergency Order

Frederick County remains under a Local Emergency Order on Thursday, February 11 due to hazardous conditions resulting from Wednesday's storm.

8:30 a.m. -- I-70 West Remains Closed at U.S. 40A

All lanes of I-70 West at U.S. 40 Alternate remains closed after an accident late Wednesday, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration's website.

7:27 a.m. -- Potomac Expressway Temporarily Closed, Trees Down

The District Department of Transportation is reporting the eastbound Potomac Expressway is closed between E Street and Ohio Drive due to a traffic accident. In addition, limbs, branches, and trees are being reported down on various sidewalks and roadways.

Temporary lane closures on District bridges and major highways may be in effect throughout the day as crews continue snow hauling and plowing operations.

6:49 a.m. -- Power Outages Update

PEPCO

• District of Columbia 288
• Montgomery 1351
• Prince George's 111

DOMINION

• Northern Virginia Area 978

6:25 a.m. -- Power Outages Update

PEPCO

• District of Columbia - 323
• Montgomery - 1406
• Prince George's - 128

DOMINION

• Northern Virginia Area - 301

6:23 a.m. -- Airport Updates:

DULLES AND NATIONAL:

Due to record breaking snow totals in the Washington region, airport crews are continuing their snow removal efforts Thursday. Washington Dulles International will open at 6 a.m. February 11, with flights operations. A decision about Reagan National is expected later today.

5:35 a.m. -- No MARC (web | news) Train, Commuter Service Thursday

The Maryland Transit Administration has canceled MARC train and commuter services on Thursday, February, 11.

 3:39 a.m. -- Power Outage Update

PEPCO:

• District of Columbia - 346
• Montgomery - 1437
• Prince George's - 132

DOMINION:

• Northern Virginia Area - 301

BGE:

• Anne Arundel - 491
• Calvert - 34
• Prince George's - 46

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