The Blizzard of 2010, colloquially being called the “Snowpocalypse” and “Snowmageddon,” hammered many cities with at least 30 inches, causing schools, businesses, and many roads to close, essentially shutting down the entire state.

      Transportation was the main issue for many individuals as well as offices, as sloppy road conditions led to five snow days for Prince George’s County Public Schools. Students at Eleanor Roosevelt High who drive felt a major blow from the multiple storms, as they were left clearing off their cars on top of the standard shoveling. “I was literally trapped in my house,” says senior Austin Rodriquez. “I parked my car in the street, and the snow plows basically piled all the snow up against it.”

      With schools closed and two feet of snow outside, students were confined to their houses for nearly a week. It is safe to say that students are thankful for the invention of internet, as many spent their days and nights surfing websites like Facebook and YouTube. “Facebook was my best friend,” said Rodriquez. Other students got snowed in with friends to avoid coping with cabin fever. Senior Grace Kim said she and her friends stayed entertained with “YouTube videos [and] watching movies.”

      There is no doubt that this has been the worst winter in recent memory. According to the National Weather Service, Washington DC has only experienced 13 storms of twelve or more inches since 1870. So far this winter the area has been hit with three: on December 19^th, February 6^th, and February 10^th.

      With the latest storm behind her, Kim believes she is better prepared for future blizzards. “Stock up on junk food, make sure you have a generator,” she said, offering words of wisdom. “And every family should invest in a snow blower,” she added.