Thanks to P. for sending yesterday:
“The Dupont Circle fountain is on and running after months of delays! Enjoy it while it lasts”
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Thanks to Chris for sending: “Spring is near, the park service has started draining the reflecting pool for cleaning!” (more…)
photo by Jared Stern
Thanks to Jared for sending Sunday afternoon:
“Did Old Faithful open a DC location? took this at 7th & Pennsylvania looking toward Anacostia. It looks like it’s a couple blocks away.”
Photo by Erin
From the National Park Service:
“You heard it here first! We’re projecting #cherryblossom peak bloom to fall between March 23-26 this year. One of #WashingtonDC’s most anticipated events, the gorgeous blossoming trees produce a short-lived scene of splendor.”
photo by angela n.
While we wait for those other peak blooms, get a load of these beauties: (more…)
photo by Dave Lyons
National Mall NPS with the good springtime news:
“Our cherry blossom experts are finalizing their projection for peak bloom dates. Next week (Thurs, 2/29), we’ll join our partners to share the big announcement, so everyone can begin their spring planning. Follow our social media accounts to get the news first!”
STAY TUNED.
photo by Robert Lintott
From the Mayor’s Office:
“In anticipation of snow predicted to begin Friday evening, Mayor Muriel Bowser will deploy the District Snow Team at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16. Pre-treatment brine operations will begin this evening, on Thursday, February 15, at 7:00 p.m. on all snow emergency routes, including the National Highway System.
The National Weather Service is forecasting that snow will begin late Friday evening and continue into mid-Saturday morning with an accumulation of about two inches. (more…)
On my walkabout yesterday, spotted lots of crocuses coming up and even some daffodils: (more…)
Beth writes last night: “underground at the Forest Glen metro – it was so foggy out it’d invaded the tunnel. There’s about 50 feet of tunnel concealed by the fog.”
Adam sends below from the Key Bridge: (more…)
Thanks to Kellie for sending: (more…)