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Alex Ovechkin can't avoid interviews even while getting gas ahead of Snowzilla

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Washington Capitals winger Alexander Ovechkin stops at the gas station in preparation for the weekend's winter storm. He says he'll use his own snow plow to dig out of his driveway after the expected 2 feet of snow blankets the D.C. area. (WUSA9)

Snowstorms are a big deal in the DMV. People lock in to their favorite local TV stations for the latest coverage, especially during blizzards like the one we’re experiencing this weekend.

It’s standard practice for reporters to conduct on-the-street interviews in the moments leading up to a big storm to gauge the public’s preparedness or lack thereof.