Metro Changes Bus Service Ahead of Tuesday Storm

A forecast that calls for up to 8 inches of snow in the Washington, D.C., area has Metro officials planning changes to bus service on Tuesday.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from 10 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Wednesday that calls for significant amounts of snow that may make travel dangerous.

Forecasters say 4 to 8 inches may accumulate, with locally higher amounts possible in the region. A mix of rain and snow Monday evening will change to all snow after midnight, with snow continuing through Tuesday night, according to the weather service.

Metrobus

• Metrobus will begin Tuesday on a Moderate Snow Plan which keeps buses off hilly terrain, narrow streets and other problem areas. Some bus routes do not operate under the Moderate Snow Plan, while others run with detours in effect. CLICK FOR DETAILS AND MAPS
• In addition, Metrobus school trips in the District of Columbia (service to DC Public Schools and Public Charter Schools) will operate if schools are open.
• Additional service changes may be necessary based on weather and road conditions. All changes will be announced via MetroAlerts and posted to the Bus Alerts page at wmata.com.

MetroAccess

• MetroAccess expects to provide service as planned on Tuesday.
• Some trips may experience delays due to weather-related road conditions.

Metrorail

• Metrorail expects to operate on a regular weekday schedule on all lines. The rail system will open at 5 a.m. and close at midnight.
• Metro personnel will begin deicing operations during the overnight hours, and additional crews will be on duty to clear station platforms, sidewalks, parking lots and bus loops.
• Customers are encouraged to check wmata.com before starting their trip or sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updated service information by email or text message.

Metro will continue to monitor conditions and restore normal bus service as it is safe to do so. Any changes to this service plan will be announced via news release, on wmata.com, via MetroAlerts and through Metro’s social media channels.