Snow Threatens to Paralyze Washington Before Vote Certification

A storm sweeping across the central US is threatening to dump several inches of snow on Washington Monday, potentially making for a slippery commute on the day Congress is scheduled to certify the presidential election.

The system may drop more than 5 inches (13 centimeters) of snow on Washington and Baltimore, although the forecast could still change, said Brian Hurley, a senior branch forecaster with the US Weather Prediction Center. Ice could down power lines and trigger blackouts.

Washington, with its large federal workforce, is particularly sensitive to winter storms. Small amounts of snow often cause offices to close ...