Snowmageddon: Monster Snowstorm Whallops the Mid-Atlantic

Posted on February 6, 2010

President Obama has dubbed the monster snowstorm that hit the Mid-Atlantic as Snowmageddon. The mayor of Washington DC wants residents to stay home so the city can clear the streets. The mayors says the goal is to get the city back up and running in time for business on Monday. However, that may not be easy as 20 to 30 inches of snow has fallen in many areas. Take a look:

Some buildings, including a small church, have collapsed because of the weight of all the snow.

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