The historic snow tha blanketed Virginia, DC and Maryland in December costs more than $41 million in snow removal, according to the Washington Examiner. Federal assistance will be needed to help pay off some of the costs that exceeded budgets.

"The District and Virginia plan to seek federal assistance to pay off some of their costs from the record December snowstorm that dumped up to two feet around the region, officials said."

FEMA could provide some assistance that will help, but more will still be needed, according to VDOT field services manager Perry Cogburn.

"The Federal Emergency Management Agency funds could make a dent in the costs but will not solve the problem for the cash-strapped governments.

FEMA pays for 75 percent of expenses for 48 hours of historic storms, VDOT field services manager Perry Cogburn said. But the storm hit some parts of the region worse than others, and the preparations and cleanup lasted in some places for well over five days. Snow totals also need to be close to or above record levels so the damage of past storms is also relevant. Some counties could be eligible for federal money, while others won't receive a cent."

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