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Light Snow, Icy Roads Could Wreck Commute Again Wednesday Morning In Maryland Light Snow, Icy Roads Could Wreck Commute Again Wednesday Morning In Maryland
Light Snow, Icy Roads Could Wreck Commute Again Wednesday Morning In Maryland Winter just will not let go. Another round of snow — light, stubborn, and annoying — is expected to slide through the region overnight, setting up what could be a slick and icy commute across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and DC early Wednesday morning, weather officials warned. The National Weather Service says snow is likely to taper off sometime between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, but the real problem comes after — temperatures are expected to stay below freezing right through the morning rush, turning untreated roads into skating rinks. Accumulation is expected to stay under…

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by Zak Failla
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Wind Turbine Blade Falls Off Truck, Blocks I-70 In Maryland: Traffic Nightmare Ensues Wind Turbine Blade Falls Off Truck, Blocks I-70 In Maryland: Traffic Nightmare Ensues
Wind Turbine Blade Falls Off Truck, Blocks I-70 In Maryland: Traffic Nightmare Ensues Monday got off to a rough start for some when an unexpected detour threw a wrench into rush hour for some commuters. Shortly before 7 a.m. on June 30, several lanes were blocked in both directions on the interstate when a truck carrying a massive wind turbine blade was involved in an incident in Hagerstown, according to officials. The crash was reported near I-81.  According to reports, the truck was heading west when the blade came loose and wound up blocking lanes on both sides of the highway.  By 8:30 a.m. on Monday, crews had removed the blade from the roadway and all lanes …

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Snow Adds Frosty Touch To DMV Commutes: Here's What To Expect Snow Adds Frosty Touch To DMV Commutes: Here's What To Expect
Snow Adds Frosty Touch To DMV Commutes: Here's What To Expect It’s not exactly a snowpocalypse, but a winter storm is making its way to the DMV on Friday, Jan. 3, bringing a light dusting, colder temps, and potentially hazardous travel conditions. While snow lovers may be disappointed with predictions of just 1 to 2 inches for most of the area, the National Weather Service is warning that bursts of snow could create slushy roads and tricky commutes Friday afternoon and evening. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for parts of Frederick, Carroll, Baltimore, and Howard counties as well as other areas of central Maryland.  The storm kicks off Fri…

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by Cecilia Levine