The threat of substantial snowfall in the Washington, D.C., area on Thursday has forced the closing of federal offices.
{mosads}The Office of Personnel Management said emergency and telework-ready employees who are required to work must follow their agency’s policies.
A winter storm warning is in effect for the Washington area. A wintry mix of precipitation is expected to switch to snow, which will be heavy at times.
As much as 6 inches of snow is expected to fall throughout the day.
Snow is expected to be heaviest late Thursday morning through the mid-afternoon.