Page writes: “I was dumbfounded by this amazing double rainbow we were treated too after the rainy end of a disappointing Washington Spirit game (we lost). But this blew my mind!”
Thanks to all who shared their incredible photos: (more…)
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photo via DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported: “#DCsBravest responded at 5:16 AM for a large tree on a house in the 7700 block of 17th St NW. Home was searched & it was determined no entrapment or injuries. We secured utilities & requested @dcra & Urban Forestry. 2 residents were displaced.” (more…)
Thanks to Cameron for sending from 11th and K Street, NE.
Thanks to Bridget for sending this absolute masterpiece last night.
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Last Christmas Tree in Town. You can email your sightings to [email protected]
photo by angela n.
From the National Mall NPS sums it up nicely:
“PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM!”
“Havana gets to play with her baby sis in the snow!”
You can send your snow dogs/pets via email to [email protected] thanks! (more…)
Ed. Note: In more springlike news, Nats Opening Day is 4:05 PM April 7th vs the Mets!!
Just in from the National Weather Service:
“Winter Weather Advisories have been expanded eastward to include much of the I-95 corridor for Saturday morning. Wind Advisories are also in effect for much of the area. This paired with heavy, wet snowfall could lead to some power outages, especially where heaviest snow falls.”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District Snow Team will initiate a partial deployment beginning Saturday morning, ahead of a possible wintery mix anticipated to begin Saturday afternoon. Crews will be prepared to treat the roads with salt. Operations will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning and run through 10:00 p.m. as the weather shifts from rain to snow. Snowplows will be on standby and deployed if snow accumulates two or more inches.
The National Weather Service prediction calls for anywhere from one to four inches of snow on Saturday, (more…)
From the National Weather Service: “Confidence is increasing in a significant winter storm (particularly along and west of the Blue Ridge Mountains as well as portions of northern MD) this weekend.” (more…)
photo by Dave Lyons
From the National Park Service:
“BIG NEWS: We’re projecting cherry blossom peak bloom to fall between March 22 – 25 this year!”
Thanks to Emma for sending: “Near H St NE. Not sure if other trees are blooming yet but I was excited to spot these!” (more…)