VOICED : Tormenta de nieve golpea Washington y su región

A severe winter storm hit Washington, causing transportation disruptions and federal service closures, including the White House press briefing and a Senate vote. Schools in Washington, Maryland, and Virginia were closed. The storm is expected to bring 12-25 cm of snow, with Virginia and Washington under a winter storm alert. Power outages affected 395,000 homes in Virginia and 67,000 in Maryland. By Monday afternoon, 2,700 flights were canceled due to rising COVID-19 cases among airline crews.

What were some of the federal services affected by the winter storm in Washington?

• The Pentagon and the Supreme Court

• The FBI headquarters and the National Archives

• The White House daily press briefing and a Senate vote

• The Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution

Which areas experienced school closures due to the winter storm?

• Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

• New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

• Washington, Maryland, and Virginia

• California, Oregon, and Washington

How much snowfall was predicted for Washington during the storm?

• 30 to 45 centimeters

• 12 to 25 centimeters

• 5 to 10 centimeters

• 50 to 60 centimeters

Approximately how many homes were without electricity in Virginia due to the storm?

• 500,000 homes

• 395,000 homes

• 200,000 homes

• 100,000 homes

What was a major reason for the cancellation of thousands of flights during the storm?

• Air traffic control strikes

• Poor visibility due to fog

• Increased COVID-19 cases among flight crews

• Mechanical failures in aircraft