[captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org/] announcer: now, abc 7 news at 11, on your side. >> right now, winter roars back in a big way after a day that saw snow and patches of ice. we are now watching the mercury plummet to dangerously low temperatures. what that could mean for tomorrow's martin luther king jr. day parade in a moment, but

first the forecast. devon? >> we had some light snow today and some pockets will be out there tonight. here in the belfort furniture weather center, calling attention to the doppler radar. even 34 in leesburg, just a little bit of light snow but coming into areas that are freezing, watch for some slick spots. here's a look at doppler radar, moving into gaithersburg, south of fredericksburg. maybe even a snow burst near martinsville, west virginia as well. there is still a chance you get that snow squall to come through. blue ridge advisories, temperatures could be 15 to 20 below zero wind chill. martin luther king daye, and

29, tuesday 28 and wind chill factors both days. potential for big storms or maybe big snows? we'll give our initial thoughts on what we're watching in the weather center a few minutes away. >> thanks, devon. the sudden burst of cold weather has p sent organizers f the martin luther king p day parade scrambling and how to help a athlete of people outside in dangerously cold temperatures. >> the organizers tell us that come tomorrow morning a deejay will be on this flatbed which we're noting is starting to freeze over. . we hope tonight he gets the message to dress in layers. several thousand people expected to watch or participate in the parade tomorrow on what is expected to be one of president coldest

days of witnesser. we final lie -- finally saw signs of winter. a ramp was blocked off due to icy conditions. light snow fell throughout the afternoon but the only evidence left behind is the drastic drop in the temperature that will stick around for monday's m.l.k. parade and peace walk. >> i think we're tarking greater precautions to help or be able to be in a position to aid people. >> organizers are hanging banners on a flatbed. stewart anderson says first aid stations will be set up along the route on southeast and with ambulances and service hecks -- vehicles will be in pace long the parade. >> it will be for the sole purpose of if somebody gets tired or can't complete the procession. >> -- >> with wind chills in the single digits, the city's code

emergency -- cold emergency plan will stay in effect until tuesday. but no way winter will stop the holiday celebration. >> coming out and celebrating the name of martin luther king jr. >> back now, we're noticing again that thin layer of ice that is forming here on this flatbed that will be used in the parade tomorrow that begins at noon. our sister station news channel 8 will be broadcasting the parade beginning at 12:30. live in southeast washington. >> and the flurry of flakes sent many to the hardware store for winter weather supplies. most we spoke to at the ace senator laplata said they know they needed to gear up for winter. ice pell -- ice, milk and pellets for purnases were all

big items. and this is roxie on the beach at ocean city. share your pics with us at address drealts love the scarf. and of course -- course, abc 7 will have you covered no matter what the weather brings. is breaking news tonight out of falls church where a death investigation is underway. fairfax county police were called to reports of a man's boipped found behind a garage on fairview park driver, near where arlington boulevard intering sekts with the beltway --ing sberkts -- interester sects with the beltway. no further details. >> "the washington post" is releasing a statement about reporter jason resian, who was

held in iran. a memo to staff says he is being checked out by staff and resting. asked how he was doing, the post said he said, quote, i'm a hell of a lot better than i was 48 hours ago the president obama: this is a good day. when americans are reunited with their families, that is something we can all celebrate. >> the u.s. traded prisoners to iran to secure those others' release. the prisoners were all charged rm sharing technology with iran. an con tends another prisoner, leve -- levinson, are vanished years ago and they do not know where he is. the government denies those games -- claims. in a sfamente tonight the

f.b.i. said it remains committed to bringing levinson home. as a -- a $5 million verified offered. coming up next at 11:00, miss district of columbia mourns her brother, one of 12 marines missing in the rough surf of is the pacific. hid older sister posted a picture of him on facebook and a message saying her brother was lost doing what he loved, he has always been and will always be my most important person. rescue crews have been battling 30-foot waves in the search for those marines. a family in prince george's county is counting their blessles -- blessings tonight after fire broke now the a burning home are in temple hills. a 23-year-old woman was trapped in the basement and suffered

second degree burns to 40% of her body and is in serious condition. an aunt tried to save her niece but said she couldn't. she called the firefighters a with blessing. >> we're so thankful we gotute live. very hopeful and prayerful that she will come out of this. it's in god's hands. >> the family said that their smoke detector wasn't working. a tragic fire tore through a house in richmond early this morning. five people were killed. a mother, are two grandparents, a 3-year-old and 1-year-old died, trapped inside. chesterfield county officials say five other family members were able to escape. the cause of the fire is under investigation the fairfax county politician are on the hunt for a suspect peeping tom who has been seen peeping into gnomes springfield. neighbors are in disbelief.

>> the area around giles plabes and gloucester avenue in springfield is where fairfax county police say the peeper has been operating. peering through windows adged doors -- and doors of single family homes here and then running off. >> i'm surprised it's happening in this neighborhood. >> it's odd. hope they catch the guy. >> police released this be footage of the suspect captured on a surveillance camera. he is believed to in late 20's, are 150 to 160 pounds. they are hoping somebody has spotted him. >> i never heard of anything like this. the neighborhood is pretty calm. >> neighbors here recall it isn't the first time they have been targeted by predators. >> a groper or something was running around here a few years 12k3w4r57b8g9 that so-called

springfield groper eluded police even though investigators posted a sketch and surveillance video of the suspect. now with the new suspected peeper on the loose, neighbors tell us they will be on the lookout. in springfield, be abc 7. approximate announcer: did you feel it this afternoon? a lot of people on the west virginia-virginia border said hey felt today's earthquake. it rattled buildings about two miles east of harper's ferry shigzb said there was significant shake but no damage. coming up, the final democratic depeebt before ballots of shall are cast. where the candidates agreed and clashed. still ahead. and the success and letdown of a rocket launch throug

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anchor: it was a mixed day for the space x team. this morning a rocket launched through the fog in california, putting a new ocean satellite in into orbit but the landing was not as smooth. it broke upon landing on a barge in the pave the martin use to honor dr. luther king was held today. the department of parks and recreation most -- hosted the tribute and said it celebrated dr. king and promoted diversity. tomorrow is the federal holiday that remembers martin luther king. workers at reagan national airport are planning a protest tomorrow in honor of the martin luther king day. they plan to block traffic near the m.l.k. memorial in southwest much the protest is part of a national tent -- 10-

city civil disobedience demonstration. local airport workers make .76 an hour. the democratic presidential candidates squared off in their final debate before the iowa caucuses. elizabeth shows us how it went. reporter: just two weeks before the voting starts in iowa, the three democratic presidential candidates sparred on stage in south carolina. the former maryland governor, martin o'malley, giving his all to stay a4r50eu67b9? join me in moving toward a plan to move us to a 100% clean electric energy grid by 2050. >> thon night the first issue tackled, gun control. >> he has voted with the n.r.a., with the gun lobby many

times. he voted against the brady bill five times. >> secretary clinton knows that what she says is very disingenuous. i have a d-minus voting record from the n.r.a.. >> exchanges heated at times, discussing the economy and health care. >> i want us to defend and build on the affordable care act and improve it. >> my proposal, provide health care to all people, get private insurance out of health insurance. >> the two also remaining civil, finding common ground on other issues. >> there needs to be a concerted effort to address the systemic racism in our criminal justice system. >> whenever anybody in this country is killed while in police custody, there should automatically trigger a u.s. be attorney general's investigation. >> so now it's on to the iowa caugous where the race is still tight between hillary and

bernie. but nationally a new poll shows hillary still ahead by 25 points. anchor: an outbreak of deadly tornadoes is ripping through flood's west coast. a couple died after three confirmed tornadoes touched down overnight. the couple's son and four grandchildren were injured after one of the twisters tore through their mobile home. about 40 miles southwest of tampa. if if >> this is the worst storm i've ever been in in 43 years. you live and move on. that's all. >> the cost of storm damage from the tornadoes is estimated to be in the millions. devastating sight there.