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|||{{headline}}Despite D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton's call to allow sledding on the U.S. Capitol grounds, the hills on the complex will remain closed.Despite D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton’s call to allow sledding on the U.S. Capitol grounds, the hills on the complex will remain closed.With forecasts ranging between 4-6 inches of snow heading to the D.C. region on Sunday, Norton said in a statement that the west side of the Capitol is known as “the best place for sledding” in D.C.’s urban environment.The congresswoman also said she has an annual provision added in the legislative branch appropriations bill that directs Capitol Police to allow sledding on the Capitol during individual snowstorms.Sledding is a simple, childhood thrill. It is the least we can do for our children, who have been cooped up at home and away from daily life because of the coronavirus.— Eleanor #DCStatehood Holmes Norton (@EleanorNorton)“This could be the only snowstorm D.C. gets this winter, and may be one of the best for sledding in years,” Norton said. “Children and their parents should be able to enjoy sledding on one of the best hills in the city.”Shortly after Norton released her statement, Capitol Police confirmed with WTOP Saturday night that sledding would not be allowed on the Capitol slopes this time.Officials cited security and COVID-19 concerns along with the fact that construction crews are still taking down inauguration platforms.Despite the closure, Capitol Police says they “look forward to welcoming sledders in the future.”In 2015, Capitol Police banned sledding on the Capitol grounds as asking for the hills to be open to the public. Families still with very little interference by police.WTOP’s Jose Umaña contributed to this report.&nbsp;|||||||Like WTOP on and follow WTOP on and to engage in conversation about this article and others.Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up .© 2022 WTOP. All Rights Reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.

|||{{headline}}Despite D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton's call to allow sledding on the U.S. Capitol grounds, the hills on the complex will remain closed.Despite D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton’s call to allow sledding on the U.S. Capitol grounds, the hills on the complex will remain closed.With forecasts ranging between 4-6 inches of snow heading to the D.C. region on Sunday, Norton said in a statement that the west side of the Capitol is known as “the best place for sledding” in D.C.’s urban environment.The congresswoman also said she has an annual provision added in the legislative branch...

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