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Mayor Piles Two-Story Snow Mound Amid Storm Response Frustrations

1/29/2026

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On January 29, 2026, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the city was piling snow at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium due to frustrations with the storm response.
The snow mound reached two stories high and stretched two football fields.
Residents struggled navigating sidewalks and roads amid frigid temperatures.
Local schools will reopen on a two-hour delay.
By Wednesday evening, major roadways were passable, and most Metro stations and bus routes were operational.

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Story summary

On January 29, 2026, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the city was piling snow at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium due to frustrations with the storm response.
The snow mound reached two stories high and stretched two football fields.
Residents struggled navigating sidewalks and roads amid frigid temperatures.
Local schools will reopen on a two-hour delay.
By Wednesday evening, major roadways were passable, and most Metro stations and bus routes were operational.