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…)
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Photo by Tim Brown
From the National Mall:
“Peak Bloom Prediction for the Cherry Trees on the #NationalMall is a little over TWO WEEKS AWAY…Spring is on its way!
Excited to join our partners @CherryBlossFest @NationalMallNPS for the big announcement on March 1 @ 9am“
Thanks to a reader for sending from Reno Road between Tilden and Rodman Streets, NW.
Thanks to John for sending yesterday “Japanese Apricot tree at the Arboretum” (more…)
photo by Mr.TinDC
From AlertDC:
“WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY
WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, with up to 4 inches locally. (more…)
“Someone is very happy the snow didn’t cover up the sticks along the walk. – Logan, Capitol Hill”
The latest from the National Weather Service (3:38pm):
“Here is our current expected forecast and 10/90 probabilities. The uncertainty remains high, but is decreasing. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for parts of western VA and eastern WV, which may be expanded into southern Maryland.” (more…)
photo by Jim Havard
From NWS: “Confidence has continued to increase for snow to impact the region Fri into Sat morning. But, accumulations & level of impact are highly uncertain at this time, and there is the potential of more significant impacts along and E of I-95.”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser is deploying the District Snow Team tonight in preparation of wintry weather Friday through Saturday. The team will spread a “hot mix,” solution of brine and beet juice along roadways on Wednesday and Thursday from 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. each day, and will shift into a full deployment Friday at 10:00 a.m.
A possible snowfall of 4-5 inches is anticipated Friday into Saturday morning based on the current National Weather Service forecast. (more…)
Posting this one from DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management for posterity:
“If you’re hitting the grocery store to prepare for winter weather, please just buy what you need and leave some for others!
You may have noticed empty shelves in some stores due to national supply chain issues, but there is no need to buy more than you normally would.”
photo by angela n.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Tonight, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that on Thursday, January 20, DC Public Schools (DCPS) will open on a two-hour delay. Students previously scheduled to learn virtually should also plan to log into virtual classes two hours later than their scheduled time.
DC Government will open on time.
Vaccination and COVID-19 testing sites, including the new COVID Centers, will open on time. (more…)