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Snowplows clear the snow covered streets  in Washington, DC.
Snowplows clear the snow covered streets in Washington, DC.
Paul J. Richards, AFP/Getty Images
People walk on a snow covered path during a heavy snow storm in Washington, DC.
People walk on a snow covered path during a heavy snow storm in Washington, DC.
Andrew Caballero-Reynolds, AFP/Getty Images
Children sled in the snow down a hill in Centerville, Md.
Children sled in the snow down a hill in Centerville, Md.
Jim Watson, AFP/Getty Images
A boy tries to catch snow flakes with his tongue in Centerville, Md.
A boy tries to catch snow flakes with his tongue in Centerville, Md.
Jim Watson, AFP/Getty Images
A man walks on the Soapstone Valley trail on in Washington, DC.
A man walks on the Soapstone Valley trail on in Washington, DC.
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty Images
Deandre King clears snow from around his car on West Church Street in Hagerstown, Md.
Deandre King clears snow from around his car on West Church Street in Hagerstown, Md.
Ric Dugan, The Herald-Mail Via AP
People use a truck bed liner as a sled in Nashville, Tenn.
People use a truck bed liner as a sled in Nashville, Tenn.
Mark Humphrey, AP
Glenwood McAllister places chains onto his truck at the bottom of Walnut Avenue near the Walnut Avenue bridge in Roanoke, Va.
Glenwood McAllister places chains onto his truck at the bottom of Walnut Avenue near the Walnut Avenue bridge in Roanoke, Va.
Erica Yoon, The Roanoke Times Via AP
A man walks during a snow storm in Brooklyn, N.Y.
A man walks during a snow storm in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Justin Lane, European PressPhoto Agency
The Vietnam Veterans War Memorial sculpture during a snowstorm in Washington DC.
The Vietnam Veterans War Memorial sculpture during a snowstorm in Washington DC.
Michael Reynolds, European PressPhoto Agency
A man cross-country skis near the reflective pool during a snowstorm in Washington DC.
A man cross-country skis near the reflective pool during a snowstorm in Washington DC.
Michael Reynolds, European PressPhoto Agency
An employee of the U.S. National Park Service shovels snow on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, during a snowstorm in Washington, DC.
An employee of the U.S. National Park Service shovels snow on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, during a snowstorm in Washington, DC.
Michael Reynolds, European PressPhoto Agency
Jon Dickson watches the stalled vehicles from his truck while he waits on Joe Prather Highway south of Lebanon Junction, Ky.
Jon Dickson watches the stalled vehicles from his truck while he waits on Joe Prather Highway south of Lebanon Junction, Ky.
Matt Stone, The Courier-Journal
Matt Horton prepares to help tow a stuck car on a hill at Joe Prather Highway south of Lebanon Junction, Ky. Around 20 vehicles and their drivers spent the night idling on the hill.
Matt Horton prepares to help tow a stuck car on a hill at Joe Prather Highway south of Lebanon Junction, Ky. Around 20 vehicles and their drivers spent the night idling on the hill.
Matt Stone, The Louisville Courier-Journal
Heavy snowfall does not discourage visitors to the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
Heavy snowfall does not discourage visitors to the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
Miles of backed-up traffic on I-65 Southbound near Lebanon Junction. Thursday, March 5, 2015.
Miles of backed-up traffic on I-65 Southbound near Lebanon Junction. Thursday, March 5, 2015.
Matt Stone, The Louisville Courier-Journal
The "Summer" statue outside the Brook Museum of Art in Memphis, Tenn. is blinded by snow.
The "Summer" statue outside the Brook Museum of Art in Memphis, Tenn. is blinded by snow.
Mike Brown, The Commercial Appeal Via AP
Interstate 65 from the air. Thursday, March 5, 2015.
Interstate 65 from the air. Thursday, March 5, 2015.
Pat McDonogh/The C-J
A woman with an umbrella walks through Central Park in New York.
A woman with an umbrella walks through Central Park in New York.
Don Emmert, AFP/Getty Images
Mail carrier Lydia Sweed delivers the mail during a snow storm in Thornton, Pa.
Mail carrier Lydia Sweed delivers the mail during a snow storm in Thornton, Pa.
Clem Murray, Philadelphia Inquirer Via AP
A sign in Frizzellburg, Md., is covered in snow and ice.
A sign in Frizzellburg, Md., is covered in snow and ice.
Carolyn Kaster, AP
3/5/15 2:01:02 PM -- Washington, DC, U.S.A  -- Tim Krepp and Ian Herzog Pohl, 9, sled down Capitol Hill in defiance of a ban.  Krepp said a U.S. Capitol Police officer came by to tell them sledding was not allowed but didn't left without enforcing the ban.    Photo by H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY Staff ORG XMIT:  HB 132748 WINTER STORM 3/5/2015 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
3/5/15 2:01:02 PM -- Washington, DC, U.S.A -- Tim Krepp and Ian Herzog Pohl, 9, sled down Capitol Hill in defiance of a ban. Krepp said a U.S. Capitol Police officer came by to tell them sledding was not allowed but didn't left without enforcing the ban. Photo by H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY Staff ORG XMIT: HB 132748 WINTER STORM 3/5/2015 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY
3/5/15 10:32:44 AM -- Washington, DC, U.S.A  -- Ganesh Pogge of Rome, Italy, walks past the Washington Monument on a snowy Thursday morning.    Photo by H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY Staff ORG XMIT:  HB 132748 WINTER STORM 3/5/2015 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
3/5/15 10:32:44 AM -- Washington, DC, U.S.A -- Ganesh Pogge of Rome, Italy, walks past the Washington Monument on a snowy Thursday morning. Photo by H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY Staff ORG XMIT: HB 132748 WINTER STORM 3/5/2015 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY
3/5/15 10:44:11 AM -- Washington, DC, U.S.A  -- Snow falls at the U.S. Capitol Thursday morning.  Washington is expecting 6 to 10 inches of snow.    Photo by H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY Staff ORG XMIT:  HB 132748 WINTER STORM 3/5/2015 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
3/5/15 10:44:11 AM -- Washington, DC, U.S.A -- Snow falls at the U.S. Capitol Thursday morning. Washington is expecting 6 to 10 inches of snow. Photo by H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY Staff ORG XMIT: HB 132748 WINTER STORM 3/5/2015 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY
Standstill on Joe Prather Highway outside Lebanon Junction. Thursday, March 5, 2015.
Standstill on Joe Prather Highway outside Lebanon Junction. Thursday, March 5, 2015.
Matt Stone, The Louisville Courier-Journal
TOPSHOTS David Goldberg (L), 55, who owns nearby hardware store, drives his electric hybrid snowplow with a toliet down the sidewalk on March 5, 2015, in Bethesda, Maryland, plowing off snow from a large storm that is covering the Northeast of the US. He calls his snow plow "Loo-cy" and is equiped with a toliet paper stand and magazine rack.   AFP PHOTO/PAUL J. RICHARDSPAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: 541224005 ORIG FILE ID: 538551438
TOPSHOTS David Goldberg (L), 55, who owns nearby hardware store, drives his electric hybrid snowplow with a toliet down the sidewalk on March 5, 2015, in Bethesda, Maryland, plowing off snow from a large storm that is covering the Northeast of the US. He calls his snow plow "Loo-cy" and is equiped with a toliet paper stand and magazine rack. AFP PHOTO/PAUL J. RICHARDSPAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: 541224005 ORIG FILE ID: 538551438
Paul J. Richards, AFP/Getty Images
A man makes his way during a winter storm in New York on March 5, 2015. An airplane skidded of the runway on March 5, at New York's La Guardia airport and hit a fence, officials said, as heavy snow fell in the city. Forecasters had warned of low visibility as a major storm hits the region. AFP PHOT/JEWEL SAMADJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: 541227777 ORIG FILE ID: 538551854
A man makes his way during a winter storm in New York on March 5, 2015. An airplane skidded of the runway on March 5, at New York's La Guardia airport and hit a fence, officials said, as heavy snow fell in the city. Forecasters had warned of low visibility as a major storm hits the region. AFP PHOT/JEWEL SAMADJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: 541227777 ORIG FILE ID: 538551854
Jewel Samad, AFP/Getty Images
Ted Walter clears snow from his cars in front of his house in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, March 5, 2015. Kentucky has been walloped by a winter storm that has dumped nearly two feet of snow in parts of the Bluegrass state. Gov. Steve Beshear has declared an emergency authorizing the National Guard to help with relief efforts.  (AP Photo/Lexington Herald-Leader, Charles Bertram)  ORG XMIT: KYLEL102
Ted Walter clears snow from his cars in front of his house in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, March 5, 2015. Kentucky has been walloped by a winter storm that has dumped nearly two feet of snow in parts of the Bluegrass state. Gov. Steve Beshear has declared an emergency authorizing the National Guard to help with relief efforts. (AP Photo/Lexington Herald-Leader, Charles Bertram) ORG XMIT: KYLEL102
Charles Bertram, Lexington Herald-Leader, Via AP
Kaye Cambron shovels her driveway in the middle of a winter storm in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, March 5, 2015. The governor's office has declared a state of emergency after Lexington and Central Kentucky received as much as 17 inches of snow as a winter storm moved through the region on Wednesday night and into Thursday. (AP Photo/David Stephenson) ORG XMIT: KYDS112
Kaye Cambron shovels her driveway in the middle of a winter storm in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, March 5, 2015. The governor's office has declared a state of emergency after Lexington and Central Kentucky received as much as 17 inches of snow as a winter storm moved through the region on Wednesday night and into Thursday. (AP Photo/David Stephenson) ORG XMIT: KYDS112
David Stephenson, AP
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 05:  A man walks with his luggage over the Brooklyn Bridge in the snow on March 5, 2015 in New York City. New York City and much of the Northeast is experiencing one of its most severe winters in recent history. Heavy snowfall, frigid temperatures and days of difficult commutes have lead to a citywide exhaustion with winter and a longing for spring.  (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 541227777 ORIG FILE ID: 465268548
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 05: A man walks with his luggage over the Brooklyn Bridge in the snow on March 5, 2015 in New York City. New York City and much of the Northeast is experiencing one of its most severe winters in recent history. Heavy snowfall, frigid temperatures and days of difficult commutes have lead to a citywide exhaustion with winter and a longing for spring. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 541227777 ORIG FILE ID: 465268548
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
A jogger runs on a residential street under snowfall on March 5, 2015 in Washington, DC.  A major winter storm slammed parts of the United States Thursday, as thousands of flights were canceled and government offices shut down in anticipation of more than half a foot of snow in the nation's capital. AFP PHOTO/MANDEL NGANMANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: 541224005 ORIG FILE ID: 538549318
A jogger runs on a residential street under snowfall on March 5, 2015 in Washington, DC. A major winter storm slammed parts of the United States Thursday, as thousands of flights were canceled and government offices shut down in anticipation of more than half a foot of snow in the nation's capital. AFP PHOTO/MANDEL NGANMANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: 541224005 ORIG FILE ID: 538549318
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty Images
epa04648838 A man walks along the East River near the Brooklyn Bridge, in the Dumbo section of Brooklyn, New York, USA, 05 March 2015. The New York region is expected to get between 4 and 8 inches (10-20 cm) of snow on 05 March.  EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT ORG XMIT: AGX09
epa04648838 A man walks along the East River near the Brooklyn Bridge, in the Dumbo section of Brooklyn, New York, USA, 05 March 2015. The New York region is expected to get between 4 and 8 inches (10-20 cm) of snow on 05 March. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT ORG XMIT: AGX09
Andrew Gombert, European Pressphoto Agency
University of Kentucky students Joe Buckles, left, Ellyn Abdelghany and Macaulay Minton take their dogs for a walk in Lexington, Ky., on Thursday, March 5, 2015. Classes were called off for the day at UK.  The governor's office has declared a state of emergency after Lexington and Central Kentucky received as much as 14 inches of snow as a winter storm moved through the region on Wednesday night and into Thursday. (AP Photo/David Stephenson) ORG XMIT: KYDS105
University of Kentucky students Joe Buckles, left, Ellyn Abdelghany and Macaulay Minton take their dogs for a walk in Lexington, Ky., on Thursday, March 5, 2015. Classes were called off for the day at UK. The governor's office has declared a state of emergency after Lexington and Central Kentucky received as much as 14 inches of snow as a winter storm moved through the region on Wednesday night and into Thursday. (AP Photo/David Stephenson) ORG XMIT: KYDS105
David Stephenson, AP
Jackson Sheard, foreground, and John Douglas shovel snow and ice at Verizon Arena, the site of the 2015 Southeastern Conference Women's Basketball Tournament in North Little Rock, Ark., Thursday, March 5, 2015. Game schedules were changed to allow for the winter storm that affected airlines and driving conditions. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston) ORG XMIT: ARDJ101
Jackson Sheard, foreground, and John Douglas shovel snow and ice at Verizon Arena, the site of the 2015 Southeastern Conference Women's Basketball Tournament in North Little Rock, Ark., Thursday, March 5, 2015. Game schedules were changed to allow for the winter storm that affected airlines and driving conditions. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston) ORG XMIT: ARDJ101
Danny Johnston, AP
3/5/15 9:50:58 AM -- West Chester, PA Chester County Facilities employee Bubby Oakes of West Chester, PA, shovels snow in front of a parking facility adjacent to the Chester County Justice Center in West Chester as another snowstorm hits the area Thursday.  A swath of wintry weather is set to fall across 1,500 miles, from Texas to the Northeast. Photo by Eileen Blass, USA TODAY Staff ORG XMIT:  EB 132747 WINTER STORM 3/5/2015 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
3/5/15 9:50:58 AM -- West Chester, PA Chester County Facilities employee Bubby Oakes of West Chester, PA, shovels snow in front of a parking facility adjacent to the Chester County Justice Center in West Chester as another snowstorm hits the area Thursday. A swath of wintry weather is set to fall across 1,500 miles, from Texas to the Northeast. Photo by Eileen Blass, USA TODAY Staff ORG XMIT: EB 132747 WINTER STORM 3/5/2015 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
Eileen Blass, USA TODAY
3/5/15 9:00:51 AM -- Chester County, PA, U.S.A  --  Cars make their way slowly along snow covered Route 926 in Chester County, PA, as another snowstorm hits the area Thursday.  A swath of wintry weather is set to fall across 1,500 miles, from Texas to the Northeast. Photo by Eileen Blass, USA TODAY Staff ORG XMIT:  EB 132747 WINTER STORM 3/5/2015 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
3/5/15 9:00:51 AM -- Chester County, PA, U.S.A -- Cars make their way slowly along snow covered Route 926 in Chester County, PA, as another snowstorm hits the area Thursday. A swath of wintry weather is set to fall across 1,500 miles, from Texas to the Northeast. Photo by Eileen Blass, USA TODAY Staff ORG XMIT: EB 132747 WINTER STORM 3/5/2015 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
Eileen Blass, USA TODAY
A man walks in the snow Thursday, March 5, 2015, during a winter storm in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
A man walks in the snow Thursday, March 5, 2015, during a winter storm in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Matt Rourke, AP
A man walks in the snow Thursday, March 5, 2015, during a winter storm in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
A man walks in the snow Thursday, March 5, 2015, during a winter storm in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Matt Rourke, AP
David Chapman scrapes ice and snow off of his car windshield Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Bowling Green, Ky. after several inches of snow fell across the region. Much of the South was forecast to see temperatures drop 30 to 45 degrees in a 24-hour period due to an arctic cold front.  (AP Photo/Daily News, Miranda Pederson) ORG XMIT: KYBOW101
David Chapman scrapes ice and snow off of his car windshield Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Bowling Green, Ky. after several inches of snow fell across the region. Much of the South was forecast to see temperatures drop 30 to 45 degrees in a 24-hour period due to an arctic cold front. (AP Photo/Daily News, Miranda Pederson) ORG XMIT: KYBOW101
Miranda Pederson, Daily News, Via AP
epa04648736 JetBlue planes are de-iced during a snowstorm at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, where most flights were cancelled, in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 05 March 2015. Washington DC has declared a snow emergency and is expecting up to 8 inches of snow in the metropolitan area.  EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS ORG XMIT: MHR01
epa04648736 JetBlue planes are de-iced during a snowstorm at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, where most flights were cancelled, in Arlington, Virginia, USA, 05 March 2015. Washington DC has declared a snow emergency and is expecting up to 8 inches of snow in the metropolitan area. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS ORG XMIT: MHR01
Michael Reynolds, European Pressphoto Agency
A woman tries to flag down a cab Thursday, March 5, 2015, during a winter storm in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
A woman tries to flag down a cab Thursday, March 5, 2015, during a winter storm in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Matt Rourke, AP
A morning commuter makes her way under a winter storm in New York on March 5, 2015. A major winter storm slammed parts of the US on March 5, as thousands of flights were canceled and federal offices shut down in anticipation of more than half a foot of snow. In New York and New Jersey, forecasters said wind chill temperatures could plummet to 10 Fahrenheit (-12 Celsius), with as much as seven inches of snow expected as well. AFP PHOTO/JEWEL SAMADJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: 541227777 ORIG FILE ID: 538547515
A morning commuter makes her way under a winter storm in New York on March 5, 2015. A major winter storm slammed parts of the US on March 5, as thousands of flights were canceled and federal offices shut down in anticipation of more than half a foot of snow. In New York and New Jersey, forecasters said wind chill temperatures could plummet to 10 Fahrenheit (-12 Celsius), with as much as seven inches of snow expected as well. AFP PHOTO/JEWEL SAMADJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: 541227777 ORIG FILE ID: 538547515
Jewel Samad, AFP/Getty Images
National Archives maintenance worker Douglas Ramirez pushes slush off the sidewalk along Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, Thursday, March 5, 2015, as snow begins to fall.  The U.S. federal government said its offices in the Washington area will be closed Thursday because of a new round of winter weather expected in the region. The Office of Personnel Management said non-emergency personnel in and around Washington were granted excused absences for the day. Emergency employees and telework-ready employees were expected to work. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ORG XMIT: DCAH108
National Archives maintenance worker Douglas Ramirez pushes slush off the sidewalk along Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, Thursday, March 5, 2015, as snow begins to fall. The U.S. federal government said its offices in the Washington area will be closed Thursday because of a new round of winter weather expected in the region. The Office of Personnel Management said non-emergency personnel in and around Washington were granted excused absences for the day. Emergency employees and telework-ready employees were expected to work. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ORG XMIT: DCAH108
Andrew Harnik, AP
Krystal Brown clears snow from the walkway in front of the Attleboro, Mass., Public Library Thursday, March 5, 2015.   Another snowstorm blanketed the area overnight.   (AP Photo/The Attleboro Sun Chronicle, Mark Stockwell)  PROVIDENCE JOURNAL OUT   ORG XMIT: MAATT101
Krystal Brown clears snow from the walkway in front of the Attleboro, Mass., Public Library Thursday, March 5, 2015. Another snowstorm blanketed the area overnight. (AP Photo/The Attleboro Sun Chronicle, Mark Stockwell) PROVIDENCE JOURNAL OUT ORG XMIT: MAATT101
Mark Stockwell, The Attleboro Sun Chronicle, Via AP
A Mman lights up a cigaret Thursday, March 5, 2015, during a winter storm in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
A Mman lights up a cigaret Thursday, March 5, 2015, during a winter storm in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Matt Rourke, AP
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