“Potomac Phil predicts an early spring in Dupont Circle this morning”

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by Prince Of Petworth February 2, 2016 at 8:38 am 11 Comments

Breaking news from Erin Kelly:

Ed. Note: And this is no joke. I think tomorrow’s supposed to reach the mid-60s.

jdre

I can’t tell if this is cute or annoying.
JohnH

Better have proper etiquette if he’s from Potomac.
- Anon
  
  Real Groundhogs of Potomac
chellefish

I love this dumb celebration and wish the planners would promote it more. It’s fun, silly, and short, plus they always have cookies. And taxidermied Phil is sustainable and cruelty free to boot! What’s not to like?
wdc

Weather nerds who understand this stuff are already getting excited about the possibility of another “crippling” snowstorm between Feb 10 and 15.
- Anonymous
  
  wdc: link?
  - wdc
    
    dcstorms dot com
    He’s my favorite, because he’s all about the science and probabilities, and doesn’t bother with hype.
- jenster8dc
  
  No. DO NOT WANT.
  - BigPuddin
    
    ONE WAS ENOUGH
- AMDCer
  
  A President’s Day weekend snowstorm sounds about right…
vered

Great example of DC humor. Can’t imagine a display like this anywhere else. I’m kind of glad they don’t promote it more, it’s just there for the folks who are there. Also love the sign about the shadow representative.

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