Wintry weather has caused problems for travellers in parts of Europe.
As if that weren't enough, the second was this:
Snowpocalypse?" "Capital Crippler?"
Snowpocalypse?" "Capital Crippler?"
The snowstorm on the east coast has blanketed Washington, D.C., in snow with blizzard conditions expected to continue through tomorrow. Currently, the National Weather Service is predicting an additional 8-12 inches accumulation this afternoon with 1-2 inches likely to follow tonight.
Blizzard Blanketing D.C. in Snow, Closes Metro
Today's continued snowfall will more than double the 10 inches of snow already accumulated since the blizzard began last evening.
The Washington, D.C., Metro system announced on local television stations plans to shut down within the hour due to the blizzard. Amtrak is not reporting delays so far but advises travelers to continue checking at 1-800-USA-RAIL for possible delays as this major east coast storm progresses. Reagan National Airport is currently open but authorities there suggest that travelers check with individual airlines for flight delays.
The Washington Times reported that President Obama's helicopter was grounded by the massive snowstorm, requiring him to travel to the White House by motorcade after landing at Andrews Airforce Base on his return from the climate conference in Copenhagen.
The east coast snowstorm has spawned both blizzard and winter storm warnings from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A blizzard warning is more severe than a winter storm warning, indicating whiteout conditions. During a blizzard, the public is advised not to travel at all.
Washington Post's Capital Weather gang reports that spontaneous efforts online to name this presumptively record-breaking storm have already generated the nicknames "Snowpocalypse" and "Capital Crippler."
A major snow storm this early in the season is unusual in Washington DC, but was anticipated by the Old Farmer's Almanac which predicted heavier than usual snow along the east coast from November until March. Full season snow totals in Washington DC maxed out at 9.5 inches during the past 3 years, a season total already surpassed by this singular blizzard.

So, You may believe in God or you may not, that is your personal choice, but this sure looks to me like God had a really big laugh at the expense of the Goracle (or the Goricicle), pResident Obama and the rest of the freedom haters in Copoenhagen. :0)
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