In a city known for snow jobs and flakes, three feet of snow -- the biggest dump in over a century -- will surely slow down the processes of government and Congress for a week or so of digging out. This could be a good thing.

The place is paralyzed, and the peacefulness is kind of wonderful. The ACC is closed today -- most small roads, alleys, and side streets are still being cleared. The airports are slowly re-opening; and the Metro can’t run above ground until more trains are dug out and the tracks cleared.

This could slow down the health reform debate for a while. Not a bad idea. Congress probably won’t meet until Wednesday. We’re safe for now.