Available at local holes for this inauguration. Good evening, everyone. They will one thing, it looks like a monster of a storm. All the way into philadelphia and new york, but most of that not hitting the ground right now. Lets show you what were dealing with around our region. You notice the rain changing to snow, down around mineral county, spotsylvania, so it would be in the fredericksburg area in just a bit were also not seeing a change in temperatures. That fall in temperatures. So thats why were not seeing anything in that region. Right around culpepper, a bit of a heavier ban, would not be surprised if this is making its way as snow. We still have advisories down to the south. Well get new updated totals . Just a minute. Folks in fredericksburg saw snowflak snowflakes, but that has since turned into rain. David culver joins us live. Reporter right now, along route 3, ive been able to put away the umbrella. The rain has really slowed down a good amount. Still vdot is focused on what will will happen later tonight. An early rush headed south out of d. C. Into the commonwealth. Many of the drivers left early to get a head start on the storm. We knew the weather was going to be bad, driving through it, so we got out of there around 12 00, 12 oomt 30 today. Reporter the traffic farther south looked much smoother. We have 35 trucks that are designated just for interstate 95. Theyll be targeting travel lanes, ramps, bridges and overpasses. Reporter kelly hans the trucks lined up to get their fill. They hit 95 ahead of rush hour to pretreat, but they couldnt use the usual blind mixture. Were notal to use traditional deicing, because it washes away with the rain in valuables. Reporter theyll stay out on the roads. I have a doctors appointments in annapolis. Am i worried . Ive got to be there, so ill just take my time. Do you have anywhere to go tomorrow . No, i dont. Ill be sitting at the house. Reporter i also spoke with the assistant director of public works for the city of fredericksburg. He tells me he has 15 crews on standby at this hour. Another 15 will come in tonight on standby should there be any snow that falls. Theyll be the crewings that hit first, then theyll go out try to give them some space as theyre out and about on the roads tonight. Im david cull remember, news4. From fredericksburg, virginia to southern maryland, chris gordon joins us live from waldorf. Whats happening there, chris . Reporter were seeing rain and sleet, and were waiting for snow. Reporter trucks loaded with salt and chemicals have been driving on highways that became slippery. Because of the winter storm advisories, Public School students were sent home two hours early. They wanted school buses off the road. Parents think the Early Release with us a good idea. The more of us out of the way allows the county to do their job. Tomorrow we have Staff Development day, so opportunities are not in school on friday or on monday for the Martin Luther king holiday. For shoppers, they stocked up just in case. Just really play it safe, you know, getting something to keep in the house for a couple meals. If it gets nasty out, we dont have to fight the hustle and bustle. Reporter here in southern maryland, theyre ready, come what may. I love snow. I do. I can sit though, though, and look at it. Im not working. Reporter rain has made roadways slippery throughout maryland, causing a number of accidents, but it appears that rush how has been spared. The snow which could have made matters much worse. Thats the latest live tonight from waldorf, maryland. Back to you. This is a live look at the white house. Here in the district were not seeing any snow right now. However, the deep south is getting the brunt of the weather. This is some parts of Center Mississippi had about 4 inches of snow. For the latest on the weather anywhere at any time, you can download or weather app. Its in the app. Store or on google play. Now to the breaking news were covering, a guilty verdict in the trial of a former d. C. Police officer charged with killing his girlfriend and young daughter. News4s Jackie Bensen is outside the courthouse with the jurys quick decision. I understand theres as in conference which well join in progress. Reporter doreen, you can see were hearing from the family members. Were just going to put the microphone in front of someone whos been through a terrible things and heard a verdict day. Do you mind if we just ask you, what was your reaction . Like i said, today the vertebra was wonderful. He was found on all six of seven counts guilty. The jury seen right through his lies. It was wonderful to see him get caught. I noticed as her mother you were strong through the child, but when you talked about your granddaughter, thats when your strength just dissolved. Yeah, because she really was an innocent victim. She couldnt defend herself at all. My daughter was a little older and, you know, the baby was just so senseless. It just kills me to know what happened to my grandbaby, you know. Another thing is that she could have been saved, you no el. My daughter doesnt have a chance, but my grandbaby could have been saved. Your reaction . God is good. God is good. Im so glad. Im so glad he found him guilty. Im just so glad. Its hard to sit ten feet behind someone who a part of your life, and reporter and you can see again the family of wynetta wright, parents, grandparents, family members, all here, all through the trial representing their faith that the best would happen, the best verdict they could hope to get after the terrible incidents of may. Just a short time ago, the courtroom, a vertebra of guilty on all counts, including two counts of murder for former d. C. Police officer richmond williams. Reporting live in upper marlboro, Jackie Bensen, news4. Thank you, jackie, a virginia woman was shot and killed after scherr opened her front door. Police tell us someone knocked on the womans door early this morning. She left in the 17600 block of washington street. She argued with the visitors who report dpli fired several shots and ran off. In about an hour, the newly remodeled colorado Movie Theater site will open for the first time. There will be a private remembrance and movie for the victims families, First Responders and hospital workers. Some relatives of those killed are staying away, call tonights events insensitive. James home also is accused of will enter a plea in march. The fate of hostages in algeria remains unclear. It is reported that forces have completed their operations, but the report does not disclose how many hostages survived or how many of the militants were killed. Secretary of state Hillary Clinton called the situation fluid today. Said the u. S. Is hoping the situation will be resolved. We hope with a minimum loss of life, but when you deal with these relentless terrorists, life is not in any way precious to them. White house supposeman jay carney says there are many claims of spopt for the hose tajtaking, but so far none has been substantiated. When Opening Statements start tomorrow against john leopold, there will not be a jury. Earlier today he waived a right to a jury trial, means a judge will decide the case. The decision came this morning in the second day of jury selection. Hes accused of using officers from his security detail for personal and political benefit. He defies any wrongdoing. Marion berry says the fbi tried to kill him when he was arrested more than 20 years ago. He told u. S. News world report that the fbi tried to poison him. He made similar claims back then. The fbi cad the accusation absurd and disappointing. A warning tonight about a theories of theft from mailboxes in two maryland cities. Checks are being stolen from outgoing mail. Police say somebody is looking for mailboxes with the red flag. Theyre changing the name on the check and cashing it. The latest case happened on monday, but its been happening since october. Police say you should drop any important mail into a blue postal box or tailing it to the post office. Still ahead, lastminute Hotel Packages are still valuable. Some are quite lavish, some even have deals for your pets. Why not . A list of schools closing was revealed today. Five survived the time cut. Five survived thwere sitting on a bunch of shale gas. Theres natural gas under my town. Its a game changer. It means cleaner, cheaper americanmade energy. But weve got to be careful how we get it. Design the wells to be safe. Thousands of jobs. Use the most advanced technology to protect our water. Billions in the economy. At chevron, if we cant do it right, we wont do it at all. Weve got to think long term. Weve got to think long term. Thea27 care takes of the mall are rushing to preserve the grass. Huge crowds four years ago destroyed the grounds. Starting tomorrow morning, the crews will be putting down thousands of plastic sheets over a 6 1 2 acres of the mall. The terraplastic as its called sits inches above the grab allowing light and water to pass through. The multimillion dollar project will take two days to complete. Locals and tourists alike are turning it into a vacation experience. Some of the best hotels in town are offering luxury packages. Jim handly took a tour, and found out if no money is an objects, the options are unlimited. Reporter its not bo, and theyre not secret service agents, but if you make the Fairmont Hotel your home, they come with the president ial detail package. The goal is to replicate the feel the first family is going through, being pampered, knowing you have deadlines, places to go, but doug it in style. Four nights will set you back 100,000, but it doesnt top with the jacuzzi, you get a pair of rolex watches and Culinary Team at your disposal. From dom perignon, and caviar. Even your own fido gets the first family treatment. They even have their own dining menu. Welcome to the president ial suite. Down the block at the ritz karl done, a car and driver will get you around town and fly you in am home first class. The ritz is out to crazy an exclusive washington experience, a behind the scene tour of some of the most iconic monuments, including walking the steps of the incoming president. Serious swag comes with this package. You get a 5,000 shopping fry. Saks fifth avenue, one of our partners, and theyll get you ready for the ball. This 100,000 package is loaded with plenty of personal touches. Its the Little Things likes the inaugural seal on the pillowcases. Do you get to keep those . You do. Absolutely. From the white house wine list, a trip to georgetown cupcake. Its priceless. It will give you memories to last the rest of your life. 3500 square feith it is mandarin orienta gives you a panoramic view. They call four nights here the potus package. It stands for precising over the ultimate seat. You can see the tidal basin, the marina, and you can also see parts of arlington. Beyond the three bedrooms its in the living room where you can gather 25 of your closest friends to take in the city views, and celebrate. The bathroom alone is as big as many rooms, then theres the library, dining room, three bedrooms, on and on you go, walking it is a workout. Your run of the place includes the whole place. Staying at Mandarin Oriental gives you access to the only fourstart rated spa. And in case you were wondering, this is the bargain of the bunch, but in fourday deal has been just been snatched up for 15,000 a night. In washington. Jim handly, news4. And news4 will be covering every aspect of the inauguration, reporting live from the parade and swearing in, our coverage start at 4 00 a. M. And continues all day long. We hope youll join us. Handley was looking just quite comfortable. Yes, he was. My goodness. Hes still there. So i have to admit to being a little disappointed. You know, i want some snow, i want to see a foot of snow outside my house, and i knew this one would be a tough one for d. C. To get any snow. I thought we would see this for about 15, 20 minutes. Just south and west of richmond. We do have some snow in parts of our region. Down into the southwestern portions of virginia. As the rain or snow begins to fall, it just evac rates right up. Look at this, dry from washington to warrenton, thats the way its been for hours. This is where the rain has been falling. This is the band of heavier rain and snow, and i do think as it moves through, this is when well see that shift from rain to snow. How much will fall . Well have to wait and see. The rain has been falling. Any snow that will fall will most likely fall on contact. Windchill at 41, too. The winds are calm. Were going to stay at this higher number. 37 at leesburg. So not even too cool around the region, even if snow does fall. No proshs on those roads at all. Thats what were sealing right now. Down to the south and west, a lot of problems on those roads. They are seeing the snow coming down, and this storms really just beginning to pick up strength this is the area they could see. Rain and snow toward the south, again light accumulation in most areas. Isolated slick spots through the south. Windchills in the teens. We rebound nicely a saturday. Right now monday looks like a temperature of 36 to the day of inauguration. Thats not bad. Maybe late flurries, and look how cold we are next week. Highs, 10 degrees below average. We have to be careful about some icy patches. Thats about it. Thank you, doug. The other thing we have to be careful about is saying bad things on the air a short while ago i said a word many i didnt realize my microphone was on. Im so sorry. It was a mistake on my part. I apologize. I wont let it happen again. My bad. Okay. Cool. Dont blame the station. It was me. You can send me nasty letters. Stuff happens. Moving on. Why five schools in the district are saved from the chopping block. And schools take center stage in rich more. We are lives as Congress Takes on this controversial plan. The n affeldt ts welcome the newestia27ia27on as news4 at 67 a controversial big is being considered in virginia. Julie carey joins us live from richmond some say that more gun rights is a better way to prevent another massacre like the newtown right now a committee is hearing from Prince William county delegate bob marshall. Theres been a lot of attention, it would allow specially trainings teachers, principals and volunteers to bring weapons into schools so far tonight, a bill too ban assault weapons in virginia around schools, that has already been rejected by the committee, and again were waiting to hear results that would allow teachers and principals to bring guns into school that make sur1r50i68 unlikely. The committee did not reverse new standards for state abortion clinics. D. C. Police officers were busy. City Officials Say they want people to be safe when they cross 17th and k streets in northwest. Were talking about pedestrians. So theyre launching campaigns to educate walkers on what they want and shouldnt do if they cross the street. More than 900 crashes were reported in the city last year. People were warned with flyers earlier in the week. Transportation officials want the able to flack and suspend it for multiple citations. People get away with things only so long. After a while they get caught. Why would the government waste their time. According to the washington post, unpaid tolls in the state totalled nearly 7 mill i dont onin recent years. American Airlines Gets a new look. The family re while and blue stripes are gone. Theyre replaced with a new logo and american in large letters. They say the rebranding is designed to reflect the companys passion for progress. Its the first makeover for the company in more than 40 years. We have breaks news tonight, a former Police Officers was found guilty of killing his girlfriend and baby date. Richmond phillips was found guilty on all counts. Prosecutors argued that phillips did not want to take a paternity test. Police say he thought shy girlfriend and left his baby daughter inside a car to die in the heat. Opening statements are said to begins tomorrow vdot crews have been treating them with salt and sand, and plan to continue doing so through outthe night as a precaution. Well get an update. How is it looking . Again, still raining, but switching over to snow, just south of fredericksburg. Spotsylvania is seen snow right now, into portions of culpepper, and also when it comes to southern maryland, starting to see that rain change over. Well continue to see that. Once again heres where the advisories are down to the south. All the way back. Well talk much more about this. Once again, not a big storm, well just see that storm down to the south. By the way, heads up. Shomari stone is live in the neighborhood with a news4 exclusive. Shomari . Reporter we talked to the 16yearold victim moments ago. We were in her living room. She was very sad. She is scared, fearing for her life and fought back. The teen also total me she was walking toward her bus stop near lourdes drive and hickory drive. I kept on walking, and he grabbed me. Theyre also going to remain vigilant in this community. Live here in prince georges county. Im shomari stony, news4. There are some big changes announced today to a plan that called for 20 Public Schools in the district to close next school year. Tom scherr within is here with the details. Some cools made the case to stay open, others will close. Kya henderson gave final details to council members. They take the political here for her decision. Its one thing to hear whats going to happen. Its another to see the actual data and the outcomes that support what the intentions are. Garrison elementary in the shaw neighborhood near downtown has about 250 students, far less than it was built to handle. It was put on her original list of schools to close last november, but since then School Parents put up a fight, promising to boost enrollment, to draw more parents from the rapidly improving neighborhood. Garrison will stay open. Parents are delighted. Im just happy. I found out when you called, so that was a good things. We have been wondering. We have a good rapport with the teachers and principal. Henderson says her revised list is final. It will go into effect next fall and next year. The 20 million savings will be plowed back into school programs. We invest in our schools, with the access to the same diversion endorsework and enriching educational opportunities. Reporter the chairman says School Closings are part of the overall. This isnt the end of the story. We have to change o