photo by Emerald in Van Ness

Send your snow dogs/cats/pets to me at [email protected] and let me know name of pet and your neighborhood. Cheers, have fun, and thanks!

Update from Alert DC:

“The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect from 10PM, Sunday, January 5th until 1AM, Tuesday, January 7th for the District of Columbia.

WHAT: Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 9 inches, with amounts of 10 to 12 inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area. Ice accumulations of a trace possible near Interstate 66.”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“In preparation for predicted snow showers, Mayor Muriel Bowser will deploy the District Snow Team at noon on Sunday, January 5. Pre-treatment brining operations will begin Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. on all snow emergency routes, including the National Highway System.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a forecast for snow and a wintry mix on Sunday, January 5, expected to begin between 8:00 p.m. and midnight. The storm is expected to bring six to eight inches of snow, potentially with freezing rain. Impacts are expected to continue into Monday. As temperatures drop, conditions may lead to icy roadways, posing challenges for safe travel and snow removal operations. Further updates will be provided as forecasts become clearer. (more…)


From AlertDC:

“The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Snow Squall Warning for the District of Columbia until 4:15PM.

HAZARD: Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts up to 35 mph.

IMPACT: Dangerous and life-threatening travel conditions are expected to develop rapidly in the warning area.

This includes Interstate 95 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 3.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.

Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead to accidents.”

Thanks to Lindsay for sending the map above: “❄️ DC traffic is responding to snow accordingly.”

And thanks to Courtney for sending a couple of cozy snow cats:

“Loki and Gandalf in Edgewood enjoying the first “big” snowfall”

Send your snow dogs/cats/pets to me at [email protected] and let me know name of pet and your neighborhood. Cheers, have fun, and thanks!



photo by blossombittie

Fear not, in this regard, the NPS has previously written:

“This type of cherry tree (Prunus subhirtella var. autumnalis) regularly displays pinkish white blossoms during warm periods in the fall & winter months. They’ll bloom again in the spring. See them now on the Washington Monument grounds.”

As for today’s temps hitting 80 degrees later, not sure how normal that is…


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