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>> Just in time for the Friday afternoon commute, there’s a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for the region between 2 and 9 p.m. Only an inch of snow is expected, but it’s expected to hit at a rather inopportune moment.

>> Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and House Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) have been stuck with the unfortunate task of deciding what to do with a surprise redistricting plan that the State Senate sneakily passed on Monday, reports the Post. The plan, which would decrease the number of Democratic districts in the state, was passed by a single vote while a Democratic senator was in Washington on Monday for President Obama’s inauguration; it has been lambasted as a crass power grab that could imperil McDonnell’s remaining legislative priorities.

>> Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley is proposing a bill that would allow voters to register and cast ballots on the same day, writes the Washington Times. Under his proposal, which exists in 12 states and in D.C., a resident could register and vote at the same time during the early voting period, but not on election day. It is seen as a way to expand opportunities for voting, and as a counterpart to controversial initiatives in various states that require voters to show ID at the polls.

>> The Caps seems to be working out a few kinks, having started their shortened season 0-3 for the first time since 1993, reports WTOP. The team has been outscored 14-6 in those three games.

Briefly Noted: Metro working to stop doors from opening when they shouldn’t … Interior Secretary orders protection measures for National Mall … Woman shot and killed early this morning on Fifth Street NW … Maryland legislator proposes new gas taxes … Former Washington ‘Skins player busted for DUI in D.C.

This Day in DCist: On this in 2012, residents of Ward 5 started the long process of replacing Harry Thomas, Jr. and D.C. residents lamely said they liked the idea of yellow cabs. In 2011, THUNDERSNOW.