Traffic may slow down at the first sign of flurries, but there's no need for your social life to flake out. Follow our snow day guide to cozy corners and cool outings. Snowbound and Loving It Channel surfing and new video releases are perfect for days on the couch. Get your daily dose of crosswords and comics. Check the weather.

Make the most of snow days.

Outward Bound Go slip-sliding away at the area's best sledding spots. Curious about the Oscar buzz? Ride to Metro-accessible movie theaters. Leave the city and head to the hills where snow and skiing get serious. The car's snowed in? Some winter cyclists love their two-wheel drive.

Take Metro to the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden skating rink, or pick from more area rinks. Celebrate oxymorons by warming up at chili restaurants. Or transport yourself to an island climate with a taste of the Caribbean. Don't go stir crazy. Work it out at a local gym.