Metro News Release
For immediate release: February 15, 2016
Metro weather update: Monday, Feb. 15, 2016 - 1 p.m.
Metro is continuing to monitor winter weather conditions throughout the region.
As of 1 p.m., Metrorail is operating with no significant disruptions. Bus service is operating on a severe snow plan due to current road conditions.
SERVICE INFORMATION
- Metrorail: Due to the holiday, trains are operating on a Saturday schedule on all lines (departures about every 12 minutes). There are no weather-related issues to report as of 1 p.m. Specially equipped trains have been deployed to keep the tracks and 3rd rail clear of ice and snow.
- Metrobus: All Metrobus service is operating on a severe snow plan, which provides service on 79 routes along major roadways only. Click here for more information on how buses operate under a severe snow plan.
As of 1 p.m. there are two exceptions to the severe snow plan:- 1A service is not operating due to road conditions.
- 52, 54 service is operating between 14th/Colorado & downtown DC only (no service north of Colorado).
For details, please check the Bus Alerts page.
- MetroAccess: Paratransit service for customers with disabilities is operating; however, customers are advised of possible delays due to road conditions. If door-to-door service is not possible due to conditions, then curb-to-curb service will be provided instead.
Customer Information
Additional service changes are possible based on weather conditions. Metro encourages customers to stay informed. Check wmata.com before starting your trip or sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updated service information by email or text message.
Customers may also received updated information by following Metro on Twitter @metrorailinfo @metrobusinfo
News release issued at 1:01 pm, February 15, 2016.