Isabelle Halberstam
Jan 26, 2026
During this snow storm, while it is imperative to stay safe, it is also important to get outside and have some fun in the snow!
The shelves are clear, time to get out your winter gear! Trader Joe's, Safeway, you name it. All the local grocery stores have been cleared of goods. Across much of the eastern and midwestern parts of the country, people are preparing for severe winter storms (1). The district (D.C.) should expect heavy snowfall and icy weather starting Saturday night, and lasting all day Sunday. In addition, the National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory. The temperature will reach a low of 8 degrees on Monday, so this snow is going nowhere (fingers crossed!). Hazardous amounts of ice are expected, so minimize your time driving to only what is absolutely necessary and be cautious on the roads.
Students are hoping for an extended long weekend with a week full of snow fun. In an interview with D.C. high school sophomore Ruby Summers, she exclaimed, “[t]he snow better stick! I will be up to snow good!” She plans to partake in the National Mall snowball fight with her fellow D.C. friends. We will all be anticipating DCPS’s final verdict. To do your part, please
Wear your pajamas inside out.
Flush an ice cube down the toilet.
Put a spoon under your pillow.
Place a white crayon in the freezer.
Stay safe out there and enjoy the winter wonderland!
(1) www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/01/23/dc-winter-storm-snow-ice-cold-forecast/
This article has been adapted from the Washington Post’s Severe cold and dangerous winter storm bear down on D.C. area by Jason Samenow.
Samenow, Jason. “Severe Cold and Dangerous Winter Storm Bear down on D.C. Area.” Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2026, www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/01/23/dc-winter-storm-snow-ice-cold-forecast/.