Federal offices in DC area closed today

[nitpicker]

Source: WTOP DC radio, OPM

WTOP just announced this.

Probably because several school systems are shutting down for the windstorm.

I lost power in northern VA for about 30 minutes, no guarantee it won't go out again

Read more: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/current-status/

[NutmegYankee]

1. Lame.

Federal offices are closed in DC but federal offices in coastal New England are still open.

[appalachiablue]

2. Power in NoVa is very sensitive, can and does go out frequently.

[williesgirl]

3. I'm in the mountains West of DC. Can't sleep cause it's so bad out here.

Wondering if the house will still be here after this weekend. I'm surrounded by huge old oak trees.

[BumRushDaShow]

4. We are supposed to have 60+ mph winds here in Philly

(under a high wind warning) but there have been no school closures or fed office closures that I am aware of (Philly FEB page is toasted for some reason).

Literally just heard at my post time that a tree just fell down across some Amtrak wires down in D.C. so that will start to impact that system and in general, the whole NE corridor of Amtrak will probably be dicey if available at all today.

[Sam McGee]

5. Along the Chesapeake Bay . . . . . .

I'm on the Potomac River where it joins the Chesapeake Bay -- NOrthumberland County, VA. Power went out here at 0500, still out at almost 0600. Many of us have whole-house generators, so, we have power. Local electric coop already has crews out here.

My weather station shows wind steady at 15 MPH, gusts to 30; forecast says it will get worse. Schools out today.

[IronLionZion]

6. Our aging power systems are unbelievably terrible

especially in Maryland and the older parts of DC. Power goes out very easily from downed trees. They constantly talk about burying the power lines underground but very little actually happens due to high costs.

Our water mains are also aging and fail often. And we're infested with rats. If I could get a good job out west with more liberals and less traffic, I would pounce on that and leave in a heartbeat.

[bottomofthehill]

7. We have lost power twice since 4:18 this morning

Once for about 45 minutes and once for about 10. We currently have power, and WiFi for that matter but I am at the point I am expecting that is will be intermittent at best.

Add to it thre are multiple trees down between my house and the school which is 16 houses away and any sane person would come to the conclusion it is not safe outside.

The walk with the dog was brisk and cut short due to flying debris.

Be safe if you are going out in the DC area. It’s pretty crazy out

[Lulu KC]

8. I wish everyone well

but am a little embarrassed that this made me think, "What? No indictments today?"

[jberryhill]

9. So, I guess Felony Friday is off?

[nitpicker]

10. Yes.

Actually, the news announced the planned Alexandria indictments of Manafort were postponed.