this is a yellow alert day. here is first alert weather. good morning special edition of wake up washington starting at 4:00 a.m. this morning. if you peek outside chances are you will see a snow flake or two. there is the evidence you can see the blue on the radar. we have a lot ahead for you this morning. thanks for waking up with us. >> meteorologist melissa is out right now in storm tracker 9 monitoring the road conditions we will get to her in a minute first let's check with alison. there is a dusting some folks will see as soon as they step outside. >> a dusting for a lot of areas some areas will see an inch if not a little bit more for some lucky areas. this will generally be a low impact event but there will be some roads

side streets, where is it snowing? here is the trend. starting to wind down already by 6:00 a.m. we will generally be done with this batch of snow. we will talk about later on this afternoon in just a bit. areas where they are going to see an inch, a dusting up to an inch are going to be south of 66, south of dc right now i want to pinpoint prince georges county, charles county and ann arun dell this is where we see the blue -- ann arun dell. this is where we see the blue color. 301 this is a big commuting line we are looking at snow showers moving on through there. the good news within the next couple hours a lot of it will be cleared up before the morning rush gets going. a lot of areas, north of dc, just going to see a trace or dust but chances are already starting to wind down. this is

bands of blue, a little bit more prince georges county and charles county. winding down west of 95 and some areas an inch or some take a look at your feature cast. notice as you head west we are generally done with the snow for now but a little bit more off to the west. it starts to get out of here by 6:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. generally done. snow showers will continue through the maryland panhandle then by 1:30 p.m. another band of snow showers, light but pockets of heavier snow showers within those. another burst later on this afternoon. i want to monitor the roads, and melissa, you are headed over to where i just pinpointed 301 where some of those snow showers are heavier. >> that's right alison. right now we are just crossed over into maryland from dc on branch avenue,

i want to show you what it looks like out the dash cam. we've got snow that is falling but the snow is melting on the roads because they pretreated the roads, ground temperatures are warm enough. on the sides, it looks like a winter wonderland outside. we have already got more than a coating. big wet fat snowflakes this is not dry snow this is really wet snow with a high moisture content in it. and as it is falling it is not only coating the grass but elevated surfaces and stick on the trees because they are bigger wet snowflakes. what you are seeing in terms of driving impacts, main roadways absolutely fine. we just went over an overpass, you also saw a wet road. that is the name of the game for most areas on the main roads but if you get into some of those back roads it is possible some of this snow could be sticking on the roads briefly before it melts away. we are lucky temperatures past several days have

staying above freezing. with that, most of this melting for driving conditions but visibilities will be slightly reduced as you drive out this morning. keep that in mind that is the first half of the commute. alison we will be back in a few minutes we are trying to head down to charles county this morning and hoping to see a little bit more snow than we are seeing here in prince georges county this morning. let's send things back to mike. thanks melissa. if you notice an increase in patrols in and around several navy bases around our area. >> we are following breaking news overnight police in fairfax county are investigating a triple stabbing this happened just after 2:00 a.m. in front of subway restaurant off lee highway. all the victims are in the hospital. one in serious and another in critical condition. the scene is still active we will continue to update you through out the morning we have a crew on the way to the scene as soon as they get there and get set up we will have the

>> also breaking overnight, we have other news mike will tell you about. >> we do, authorities in canada are trying to figure out with a lead to a deadly shooting at a mosque in quebec city. >> we know at least 6 people were killed in that attack. the nations prime minister is calling this incident a terror attack. more on the story. >> authorities blocked off the area around the islamic cultural center as emergency crews carried away victims on stretchers the president of the mosque not inside at the time said several people were killed when multiple gun men opened fire on worshipers during evening prayer he said an estimated 60 to 100 people may have been there at the time at least two suspects have been arrested. >> quebec city today has been hit by terrorism, hard to believe in such a peaceful, beautiful city that such a thing could happen but

happened. >> canadian prime minister justin trudeau called the incident a terrorist attack on muslims and tweeted canadians grieve for those killed in a cowardly attack. my thoughts are with victimfamilies. just yesterday officials in the country announced they would take in refugees temporarily blocked from entering the u.s. as part of president trump's travel ban on immigrants. >> we have to keep working together, striving towards an open inclusive peaceful society that is the right response to this type of terrible event. >> reporter: back in the u.s. authorities are taking action. the nypd added extra officers to patrol mosques, city wide new york city mayor is also urging all new yorkers to remain vigilant he tweeted condolences to the people of canada writing our prayers are with the people of quebec city as they deal with a terrible attack on a mosque. we must stand

cbs news. now imu baek city has been -- now quebec city has been plagued by issues. >> dulles airport one of many airports with protestors, chanting and holding signs saturday and sunday demonstrating against president trump's executive order to ban travel from several middle eastern countries. some people were detained others were stopped from getting on planes as well. >> someone died in the family yesterday morning, we are -- >> your heart is heavy you just feel so much discomfort. >> now both virginia and maryland representatives, joined the protests. trump tweeted we

vetting. several people demonstrated in front of the white house calling for an end to the president's executive order as part of our city your voice our conversation about the first 100 days of the trump administration we are listening to you on all of our platforms. >> many of you have a lot to say about the travel ban. sean says we are a nation of immigrants, banning any group of people based on religion or the country they come from is disgraceful and unconstitutional. >> kenny said why didn't everybody lose their minds when obama did this in 2011. >> there are so many of our own people that need to be taken care of first then we can worry about the refugees. >> the online conversation is going strong. go to our facebook or twitter page and weigh in as well. white house press secretary john spicer will be at george washington university and join a discussion on the media under president trump it begins at 6:30 p.m.

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welcome back to wake up washington i am meteorologist, melissa nord. we are talking about snow. now it is not going to be a lot for many of us but those who are getting snow, this is what it is look like on your commute into work early this morning. we are in storm tracker 9, route 5, in clinton maryland and we've got reduced visibility but you will notice as the snow is hitting the ground, it is melting. so yes, you will have to reduce that speed but where we are seeing snow accumulating that is mainly consisting on the grassy elevated surfaces and trees. so let's talk about what has been happen withing the radar this morning first alert live doppler. most of that better accumulating snow stayed south of dc rather than our northern suburbs those are the spots that could end up with over an inch of snow. i just got a report from chancellorville they have just

snowfall total. now for the rest of today, this is what we are expecting. places south of dc, locally there could be spots over an inch of snow as much as an inch and a half maybe up to 2 inches if you are lucky main roadways will end up being okay the impact forgetting into work this morning main road fine. there could be an untreated bridge or overpass that does have slick spots or a little slushy accumulation on it. as we look toward the metro area, looks like we will get off the hook. those getting over an inch of snow just watch out. back to you in studio we will have an update coming up a little bit later. good morning, time saver traffic starting out around the region as she noted we certainly got mostly wet roadway conditions on the interstates south of town did see more snow cover to deal with as far as the capitol belt

way is concerned wet road surfaces, and no early incidents. closure of a stretch of route 103 near the route 1 interchange an ongoing crash investigation. our cameras, spot the crash up on 29, near 108 wet road surfaces no issues there. and as you travel through southern maryland, brandy wine, melissa was heading south out of clinton, a little more snow cover on the shoulders, elevated road surfaces we are especially concerned about this morning. still ahead, taking creativity to a whole other level. >> how a man getting around decided to take his living room with him wherever he goes straight ahead

well, good morning. don't adjust your clock. 4:16 a.m., live look at regan national airport. we are getting flurries could be a little more south of here. two meteorologist, with team coverage on our yellow alert day. alison and melissa will have more in a bit. they say necessity is the mother of invention. >> one man in denver is proving that true. ♪ [ music ] >> there is not a lot of activities or anything to do here at the apartment building. >> reporter: if getting out and about is the problem. >> you go a little stir crazy in here. >> reporter: he has the perfect solution. >> that is the lazy boy. >> reporter: why leave the comforts of his living room. >> i hate to be cooped up. >> reporter: got twin motors on there. can take th

>> comfortable as hell. you know my regular wheelchair is okay you know, but it doesn't steer the same as this. >> reporter: on sunny days downtown denver,. >> sit the only way to travel. >> reporter: you might find him. >> every man cave needs one of these. >> reporter: on his lazy boy wheelchair. >> don't have to get up to get a beer. >> reporter: after seeing the idea online. >> how fast can that go? >> six and a half miles an hour. >> reporter: he spent a couple weekends taking a wheelchair apart and mounting his recliner and no matter where he goes. >> patent that and sell it. >> reporter: he gets a reaction. >> that is one of the main reasons i like bringing it out, people see it, smile. >> that is the man. >> reporter: if it is not the fog machine he placed on the ,

>> that is nice. >> and pulls wheelies. >> that is cool. >> fantastic chair. >> pretty neat man. >> you like that? >> i have never seen that before. >> reporter: people love his chair. >> everybody seems to like them. >> i like it. >> reporter: just for the idea of it. >> i want to sit in there. >> loving it laziness to its ultimate degree. >> reporter: but if you ask him it is not at all about being lazy. >> my smoking chair. >> reporter: it is making the best of a bad situation. >> are you genuinely in need of a wheelchair. >> yeah, my regular chair won't make it real far. >> reporter: years ago he was seriously injured in a fall ending his career placing him on permanent disability. >> run in here. >> reporter: while he can get up and walk, he has a lot of trouble especially over long distances. >> and i will be gh

>> thank you. >> everybody wants a chair like that. great for football season. >> get the wheels in there. >> they all want a picture. >> you have a good day. >> reporter: he just might be the most photographed stranger in colorado. >> truly funny everybody enjoys seeing it every time i bring it out it is like the first time i bring it out. >> that is pretty different. >> reporter: taking his living room wherever he goes. >> that was a tight squeeze. >> reporter: so he can keep on living. >> beats the hell out of walking. >> yeah. >> reporter: with photo journalist corkie shoal, nelson garcia, 9 news. the good thing is the sidewalks are wide in denver you try to do that in some cities, it wouldn't work. >> he said tight

>> the lady is like i'm 4 months pregnant. >> he looks comfortable. yellow alert day let's check with meteorologist, alison ray to talk about the snow. >> good morning. >> good morning we are finally looking at snow. we have winter advisory not because we are seeing a lot of snow but because it will come as we have people getting on the road for the morning commute. the roads seem to be doing okay this is a wet snow it seems to be melting on the main surfaces. those main roads seem to be doing okay. we have wet snowflakes around dc right now and this is going to carry on for 45 minutes to an hour and then we will be done with it for the morning hours. temperature at 33 degrees, so anything elevated, your car, anything on the grass or even bridges or overpasses watch that. we have better snow bands through mechanicsville

rick, la play at that. we are getting reports we had a report in stafford county up to 2 inches of snow. areas in white here south of dc south of 66, up to an inch but there will be some of those spots that see over an inch but not much more than 2 inches. areas west of dc you will get short changed just a dusting if that. this carries on until 6:00 a.m. then it is out of here it will be breezy, cold, not getting out of the 30s. 1:30 p.m. another round of snow showers this one is not going to be so much of an impact however it could bring a brief snow squall that is when the visibility drops pretty fast. just be cautious of that for the rest of evening. your drive home will be just fine. as far as impacts, i think it really gives a good explanation. north and west minimal impacts areas south you will see an inch. those seem to be doing just fine temperatures stay into the 30s watch for more

areas along and east 49 tomorrow 48 wednesday and both those days, snow shower or rain shower. stay in the 40s for the rest of the week good morning beverly. >> good morning alison. decent start as far as weather is concerned. up to the north, crash in howard county they are still investigating, stretch of 103 elk ridge still blocked, route 1 washington boulevard, two lanes remain opened, bw parkway seeing potential of more snow cover. check out our cameras, belt way, route 5, branch avenue that is where we have seen a little bit of snowfalling but sticking mostly on the grassy areas, virginia, stafford county, near quantico so far looking like mostly wet pavement and

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there that means there is snow, if you see here out on the weather terrace. good morning thanks for joining us. is it possible to pan the camera this way? >> hey, guys. >> look at the couch. >> i have my gloves on. >> it is enough to make a snowball. >> this is off the couch. >> it is wet, stickj. >> melissa, alison, are talking about how long this is sticking around. and what we can expect it is fun out here guys. >> it is. >> kids are going to love this. >> good snow out there. so kids at the bus stop i am sure you are headed to school today for sure because the roads seem to be doing just fine. yeah, that wet snow, it compacts nicely and mike i am sure you will be in charge of making sure that camera is nice and clear coming up. the blue is the heavier snow but that white snow on the weather terrace, still good snow out there 33 degrees.

update, the roads doing just fine, well treated and melts. watch for the side streets, elevated surfaces are going to pick up accumulations. we do have a nice little snow band, and it is farther south we find the storm tracker 9 melissa where are you? how are the roads? >> reporter: good morning alison we have been driving south on route 5 earlier now on 301, heading from waldorf down to la plata the story of the morning for driving conditions here, even when it has been snowing, the main roadways, snow, big wet snowflakes by the way, when they are hitting the ground, they are melting upon impact. not only do we have warm road temperatures but road crews did a fantastic job yesterday and last night, we see numerous plows coming out here, salting the road. we are coming up on one shortly. the sides of the road, on the grass, trees you will