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Feb
Winter Storm 2026: Ice Mountains & Commuter Delays
Winter Storm 2026: Ice Mountains & Commuter Delays For most of the country, a winter storm is a weekend event—a flurry of activity followed by a quick cleanup. But for the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, the record-shattering winter storm of late January 2026 has left behind a stubborn, frozen inheritance. As we move into the second week of February, commuters aren’t just battling traffic; they are navigating “mountains of ice” that have effectively reshaped the region’s geography and transit patterns. What was once a routine drive from Bethesda or a Metro ride...