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Mostly non-accumulating snow falling in D.C. region, except along the Bay; Wintry weather brings school closures Thursday in the D.C. region

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Updates since this morning's paper


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Wintry weather — in spring — prompts closings, snarls travel, triggers emergency plans <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/federal-government-schools-closed-as-the-washington-regions-first-snowstorm-hits/2018/03/21/d4c40baa-2d17-11e8-8ad6-fbc50284fce8_story.html?utm_term=.8170c363580e&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The early spring storm could bring the region two to six inches of snow and higher amounts to the north and west.

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Mostly non-accumulating snow falling in D.C. region, except along the Bay <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/03/21/d-c-area-forecast-a-snow-day-for-our-first-full-day-of-spring-then-staying-cold-through-the-weekend/?utm_term=.0b91e907abc1&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Right along the Bay, another inch or so could fall.

By Dan Stillman and Jason Samenow • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/03/21/d-c-area-forecast-a-snow-day-for-our-first-full-day-of-spring-then-staying-cold-through-the-weekend/?utm_term=.0b91e907abc1&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Wintry weather brings school closures Thursday in the D.C. region <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/wintry-weather-brings-school-closures-thursday-in-the-dc-region/2018/03/21/5affd78c-2d25-11e8-8ad6-fbc50284fce8_story.html?utm_term=.adca5ba76897&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

A list of weather-related closures for Thursday, March 22.

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Teen remains in critical condition as authorities investigate Md. school shooting <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/teen-remains-in-critical-condition-as-authorities-investigate-md-school-shooting/2018/03/21/33322cb0-2d0b-11e8-8688-e053ba58f1e4_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The student gunman died and one other teen was wounded at Great Mills High.

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Falling transit ridership poses an ‘emergency’ for cities, experts fear <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/falling-transit-ridership-poses-an-emergency-for-cities-experts-fear/2018/03/20/ffb67c28-2865-11e8-874b-d517e912f125_story.html?utm_term=.5c84d077e12e&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Ridership fell in 31 of 35 major metropolitan areas, including the top seven serving the majority of U.S. riders.

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Perspective

The European weather model just had its Virginia moment in March Madness <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/03/21/the-european-weather-model-just-had-its-virginia-moment-in-march-madness/?utm_term=.43072d5ddb34&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The No. 1 college basketball team in the nation can have a bad day, and so can the world's best weather forecasting model.

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Virginia court hearing for Rose McGowan on drug charge postponed due to weather <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/court-hearing-for-rose-mcgowan-on-drug-charge-postponed/2018/03/21/a0bb09b4-2c93-11e8-8ad6-fbc50284fce8_story.html?utm_term=.2b8823b06310&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The actress is accused of leaving cocaine on a plane after the Women’s March last year.

By Rachel Weiner • Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/court-hearing-for-rose-mcgowan-on-drug-charge-postponed/2018/03/21/a0bb09b4-2c93-11e8-8ad6-fbc50284fce8_story.html?utm_term=.2b8823b06310&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Four suspects arrested for alleged links to murder in Virginia <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/four-suspects-arrested-for-alleged-links-to-murder-in-virginia/2018/03/21/ba20cf8a-2cff-11e8-8ad6-fbc50284fce8_story.html?utm_term=.7b69166c7ddf&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

A body found in burning car in a Woodbridge park last week.

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Review

An Ethiopian newcomer makes a spicy splash in Alexandria <https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/an-ethiopian-newcomer-makes-a-spicy-splash-in-alexandria/2018/03/09/4ae7b4b6-20bc-11e8-badd-7c9f29a55815_story.html?utm_term=.9821f53f93b6&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

2 stars | Makeda comes to the table with a particularly nuanced doro wat, and more.

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Spend your snow day at happy hour, coffee shops with WiFi and bars with fireplaces <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2018/03/21/spend-your-snow-day-at-happy-hour-coffee-shops-with-wifi-and-bars-with-fireplaces/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The African American Museum is one of the few attractions open today, but many bars and restaurants are offering specials.

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