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elleng

(135,990 posts)
Mon Jan 3, 2022, 02:34 PM Jan 2022

The storm is over for most of us with widespread totals of 5-10" in the immediate area,

on the high side of forecasts. Reagan National even measured 6.7 inches - the most in a single storm since Jan. 2019 - about three years.

But power outages are a problem. About a half million customers in the dark in Va. and Md.
Latest storm update: https://wapo.st/3pQ1wbk
(Posted 155p Monday)

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The storm is over for most of us with widespread totals of 5-10" in the immediate area, (Original Post) elleng Jan 2022 OP
Forecast here in the western Va. burbs was 3-5". Got an easy 6" empedocles Jan 2022 #1
Still dumping snow over here in Rehoboth Beach. we can do it Jan 2022 #2
'Flurrying' here in Calvert County. elleng Jan 2022 #3
My daughter sent us pics Marthe48 Jan 2022 #4
I'm in central Alexandria. I was thinking we got 6 to 8 inches, about like National. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2022 #5
Good idea! elleng Jan 2022 #6
Sun is finally out here in Fredericksburg Best_man23 Jan 2022 #7
Dunno about Fredericksburg, but LOTS of work being done here elleng Jan 2022 #8

mahatmakanejeeves

(60,892 posts)
5. I'm in central Alexandria. I was thinking we got 6 to 8 inches, about like National.
Mon Jan 3, 2022, 04:08 PM
Jan 2022

I cleared enough sidewalk so that if I have a medical emergency, the rescue squad can reach me.

Also, really important, I did this:



Source: http://www.cinnafire.org/keep-hydrants-clear-of-snow/

elleng

(135,990 posts)
6. Good idea!
Mon Jan 3, 2022, 04:12 PM
Jan 2022

No sidewalk here, unpaved paths 1+ mile from road.

I think I got 8+ inches, but not going out to measure. I'm in southern MD.

Best_man23

(5,122 posts)
7. Sun is finally out here in Fredericksburg
Mon Jan 3, 2022, 04:32 PM
Jan 2022

We've been without power since 10 this morning and with the sun out, we opened the blinds in our living room to at least get some radiant heating until the sun sets. Went out about 3, got the truck cleared off so it can be driven once the plows come thru. We sat in the cab for about 20 minutes to get warmed up.

Mrs. Best has seen some social media posts from people asking where are the plows. Wondering if they're having workforce issues because of Covid.

elleng

(135,990 posts)
8. Dunno about Fredericksburg, but LOTS of work being done here
Mon Jan 3, 2022, 04:36 PM
Jan 2022

so I suspect that accounts for what feel like delays.

Radiant sun here right now too!

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