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Update from the National Weather Service:

“Here is the latest start time expectations for the winter precipitation later tonight. Note that in many areas precipitation likely starts as rain before changing to sleet and snow.”

Still time to get milk. TP stockpiles from July 2020 should remain sufficient for this one.

Ed. Note: Should we get more than 6 inches Gertrude_Buttersplosh is requesting this storm be called ‘SNOVID 2022’ and I’ll allow it! Also, as always please email your snow dog photos to [email protected]

From the National Weather Service:

“Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories expanded with more snow now forecast.”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser will deploy the District Snow Team, starting at midnight, Monday, January 3, 2022, with a full deployment of more than 100 snowplows. The District Snow Team will begin treating roads with salt at midnight. Currently, there is a high level of variability in the National Weather Service’s forecast; while the forecast is expected to be updated later this evening, Washington, DC could receive anything from very little accumulation to eight inches of snow. Currently, the forecast calls for accumulations of three to five inches with the heaviest band from 4:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. The air temperature and road temperature are forecast to be 32F-34F.

The District’s Hypothermia Alert will be activated at 7:00 p.m. Residents are encouraged to call 311 or (202) 399-7093 if they see someone in need of shelter. (more…)

Today is supposed to get to 63 degrees in DC. However later tonight: Early word for the National Weather Service:

“A low pressure system has trended north and west over the last 24 hours, which will now bring the potential for heavy snowfall into portions of our area late tonight into Monday morning.”

Update from NWS: “Winter Headlines are in effect from 1:00 AM through 1:00 PM Mon. This is the current expected snowfall (left image) and the worst-case snowfall (right image).” (more…)

Photo by Alexandra

Spotted in DC too – not a drill!! https://t.co/lFJxFjzDQS

— PoPville (@PoPville) November 30, 2021

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photo by Diane Krauthamer

From the Mayor’s Office:

“With the first Hypothermia Alert of the season going into effect at 7:00 p.m. this evening, Mayor Muriel Bowser is calling on residents to stay vigilant and to help their neighbors experiencing homelessness in need of shelter by calling the Shelter Hotline. You can request transportation for yourself of someone else by calling the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or by dialing 311. If you believe there is an immediate medical emergency, please call 911. (more…)

photo by Nathan Castellanos

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that members of the District’s Snow Team will host a training exercise to ensure they are prepared for every aspect of the District’s snow and ice operations. The Snow Team is led by the Department of Public Works (DPW), with support from the Department of Transportation (DDOT).

“The winter weather dry run gives us an opportunity to inspect and evaluate all the pieces that go into a successful winter weather response,” said Mayor Bowser. “The dry run is also a good reminder that now is the time for Washingtonians to sign up for the Serve DC Volunteer Snow Team. This year, we’re especially looking for volunteers in Wards 4, 5, 7, and 8 who can deploy to help their neighbors shovel sidewalks and steps after a snowfall.”

The Snow Team–which also includes the Department of General Services, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, and Serve DC–prepares for wintry weather year-round, with snow-plow operator simulation exercises beginning in the summer. Throughout the day today, plow operator will drive their routes, checking for obstacles they might encounter during an actual snow event. (more…)