Washington D.C. residents are seething over nearly two dozen schools remaining closed due to impassable streets caused by last week's blizzard that dumped record-breaking snowfall on the region.
The District was battered by Winter Storm Fern, which left Virginia entrenched in ice and buried Washington D.C. and Maryland under mountains of snow – a first for the southern Mid-Atlantic since January 2023. Local authorities scrambled to clear streets before the storm's arrival, only to be met with stubborn sleet that has proven resistant to removal.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, has been mocked for dubbing the remaining sleet "snowcrete" – a term she used on X to describe the city's struggles with cleanup efforts. The mayor revealed that excess snow is being dumped at the shuttered RFK Stadium campus and Carter Theatre Amphitheater.
The city's public schools were already closed, but 18 school systems in the DMV area have since followed suit due to impassable roads and sidewalks. Montgomery County Public Schools cited "poor visibility" and "safety hazards" created by post-plowing snow as the reason for their closure.
As frustration builds among residents, Capitol Hill is not immune to the fallout. Congressional Democrats are said to be "quietly seething" over Bowser's handling of the cleanup, with some senior aides claiming that the mayor is being out of touch with the problem at hand. A snarky remark from a GOP aide sums up the sentiment: "Democrats are worried about the wrong ice – namely, ICE funding."
In related news, Washington D.C. officials have confirmed an investigation into four potential deaths linked to the extreme cold snap.
The city's woes are not unique to Washington D.C., as New York City has also been ravaged by severe weather. The death toll rose to 16 on Monday, with trash piling up on streets and gridlock caused by mountains of snow creating a never-ending nightmare for commuters.
The District was battered by Winter Storm Fern, which left Virginia entrenched in ice and buried Washington D.C. and Maryland under mountains of snow – a first for the southern Mid-Atlantic since January 2023. Local authorities scrambled to clear streets before the storm's arrival, only to be met with stubborn sleet that has proven resistant to removal.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, has been mocked for dubbing the remaining sleet "snowcrete" – a term she used on X to describe the city's struggles with cleanup efforts. The mayor revealed that excess snow is being dumped at the shuttered RFK Stadium campus and Carter Theatre Amphitheater.
The city's public schools were already closed, but 18 school systems in the DMV area have since followed suit due to impassable roads and sidewalks. Montgomery County Public Schools cited "poor visibility" and "safety hazards" created by post-plowing snow as the reason for their closure.
As frustration builds among residents, Capitol Hill is not immune to the fallout. Congressional Democrats are said to be "quietly seething" over Bowser's handling of the cleanup, with some senior aides claiming that the mayor is being out of touch with the problem at hand. A snarky remark from a GOP aide sums up the sentiment: "Democrats are worried about the wrong ice – namely, ICE funding."
In related news, Washington D.C. officials have confirmed an investigation into four potential deaths linked to the extreme cold snap.
The city's woes are not unique to Washington D.C., as New York City has also been ravaged by severe weather. The death toll rose to 16 on Monday, with trash piling up on streets and gridlock caused by mountains of snow creating a never-ending nightmare for commuters.
. I mean, come on, it's just snow, right? 
And now the mayor is making headlines with her "snowcrete" thingy... newsflash, Muriel: when life gives you lemons, make lemonade; but when life gives you snow, clear the roads already! 
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. I mean, 18 school systems in the DMV area closing? That's just crazy talk! Can't they just use some good ol' fashioned grit and get their streets cleaned up already? 
It's just snow, people! Let's focus on getting our city back to normal instead of taking shots at each other. 
Can you believe how quickly DC's infrastructure goes from "snow-friendly" to "ice-ridden catastrophe"? It's like they didn't plan for the worst-case scenario or something 
. And oh, look at them trying to blame it all on Democrats now... "quietly seething"... real original 
Meanwhile, I'm over here dealing with slushy sidewalks and icy coffee at my favorite cafe 
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And by the way, ICE funding is not even related to the current weather situation. Can we please stick to facts here? 
That's what real disaster looks like. At least DC isn't as bad off, but still, someone needs to step up and help get this city back on track. 
Meanwhile, I'm just trying to shovel my driveway and get on with life 
. Mayor Bowser's "snowcrete" comment was kinda funny 
, but it's not like she's laughing at the situation 
. Residents are getting frustrated and it's only gonna get worse 
. DMV area schools closing is a big deal 
. Capitol Hill folks should focus on helping instead of making snarky comments 
. Winter Storm Fern was intense, but we need to prioritize people's lives 
. NYC is dealing with its own snow issues and it's a total mess 
. We need more snow removal efforts ASAP 
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And don't even get me started on the mess – have you seen those YouTube videos where people just clear out their garages and use them as snow-storage spaces? Genius! 
What's the most epic thing you've ever done while stuck at home due to bad weather?
It's all too suspicious for me, man.
I mean, come on, DC's got "snowcrete" now? 
. Newsflash, Mayor: just because you threw around the word "snowcrete" doesn't make it a thing 
. And btw, RFK Stadium campus is basically a winter wonderland now - who needs that kind of excitement in their lives? 
