One person drowned during flooding, as officials in Laurel, Md., are evacuating several hundred people in response to Wednesday night's storm , which overwhelmed area waterways.
Maryland's governor is moving to replace the emergency management chief for Garrett County after a sluggish response to the effects of Hurricane Sandy in November.
A winter weather advisory is in effect in the D.C. region this morning, and freezing rain and sleet have lead to government office and school delays in many areas.
Forecasts called for up to an inch of snow in the D.C. area on Friday evening, which has put the freeze on commuters heading home, though effects on the roads have been modest.
D.C. woke up to a light covering of snow this morning, closing some of the area's outlying school districts and prompting the federal government to allow unscheduled leave or telework.
A classic cold snap that's gripping states from North Dakota east and south through the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and New England continues. We're looking for original answers to our question: How cold is it?
The D.C. region should still expect some snow this evening, but the storm is not expected to have as much of an impact as previously thought. Accumulation is expected to be between 1-3 inches of snow.