photo by Victoria Pickering
“Dear PoPville,
I live in NW next to the T street park (17th and T NW).
Since January 1, 2023, I have heard many loud airplane noises in the neighborhood. This weekend was particularly bad. This week I heard airplanes at 5.09 am.
Am I the only one to hear this? (more…)
Thanks to all who shared such great photos from last night. Above Rozi sends from Columbia Heights.
Thanks to Larry Kanter for sending: “I spotted this rare stack of lenticular clouds the other day when at the 16th Street Tennis Center. These lenticular shaped clouds are usually seen above mountain peaks. They are not commonly seen over flat land.”
And thanks to Dave for sending this beautiful sunset shot with the Kennedy Center: (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
From Alert DC:
“The Cold Weather Emergency remains in effect for Sunday, December 25, 2022 in accordance with the District of Columbia’s Winter Plan. The National Weather Service (NWS) reports the temperature will be 29 degrees but will feel like 20 degrees due to wind chill. These temperatures significantly increase your risk for hypothermia and frostbite.
As temperatures fall, we ask that you take the following actions for yourself and your DC neighbors: (more…)
photo by Bekah Richards
From WMATA:
“A Metro data center is seeing firsthand effects of weather-related issues due to multiple days of frigid temperatures, causing sporadic outages of busETA and rail arrival information. Metro leaders were alerted late on Dec.24, that pipes in the building burst, threatening to damage network equipment that remains housed at the agency’s former headquarters.
To address standing water and mitigate damage in the building, a partial shutdown of power is required. (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Tonight, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that on Thursday, December 15, DC Public Schools (DCPS) will open on a two-hour delay. DC Government will open on time.
The District’s Hypothermia Alert remains activated. Residents are encouraged to call 311 or (202) 399-7093 if they see someone in need of shelter. (more…)
photo by Nathan Castellanos
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Tonight, Mayor Muriel Bowser will deploy the District Snow Team starting at 7:00 p.m. to spread brine on bridges, overpasses, National Highway System routes, and roadways with elevated surfaces ahead of possible freezing rain predicted by the National Weather Service to begin Wednesday evening around midnight through 6:00 a.m. Thursday morning. Temperatures are expected to remain in the freezing range until 10:00 a.m. Thursday morning. (more…)
I definitely did a double take when I saw this tree (above) a few blocks from my house. Good news/timing from the National Park Service this morning:
“Stay calm, this is completely normal. This type of cherry tree (Prunus subhirtella var. autumnalis) regularly displays pink blossoms during warm periods in the fall & winter months. They’ll bloom again in the spring. See them on the Washington Monument grounds.” (more…)
photo by Brad Herson
Thanks to Brad for sending Lucy all bundled up in Navy Yard.
Back in 2020 we learned that Lucy is an assistance animal to a Navy Vet: (more…)
photo by kelly valdés
Thanks to all who shared such spectacular photos last night: (more…)
