Photo by Mark Andre
From the National Cherry Blossom Festival: “Peak bloom for the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin will start between April 2 – April 5, 2021!”
From the National Park Service: (more…)
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Thanks to Chelsey for reminding me that I’ll be kicked out of the consortium if I don’t acknowledge.
❄️Beautiful in NW DC!❄️@PoPville @CapitalWeather pic.twitter.com/ev5n6884pv
— Chelsey Christensen (@ChelseyDC) February 22, 2021
Last night the Mayor’s Office sent:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser will deploy the District Snow Team overnight to treat roads in advance of snow, and possibly sleet, predicted to begin falling on Monday between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. While overnight air and pavement temperatures are expected to hover at freezing, they will rise later in the day. And while it is possible to see half an inch to one inch of accumulation, the snow or sleet is likely to end by 11:00 a.m. (more…)
Back in the before days the above notice from OPM would signal waves of joy throughout the District. Alas, here we are (with not really much snow to boot). Readers wrote last night:
“OPM is showing Closed. Does that mean we actually get a snow day and not have to work from home? What are people hearing from their HRs?”
“Per the guidance I got if we telework we still have to telework”
So just curious, did anyone, Fed or not, actually get off today? Do we think snow days will ever return one day or teleworking will be the new normal for inclement weather days?
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From Mayor Bowser’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a snow emergency to go into effect at midnight on Thursday, February 18, as the District prepares for significant snowfall. The Mayor will deploy the District Snow Team at midnight, February 18.
Mayor Bowser also announced that on Thursday, February 18, DC Public Schools (DCPS) will be all virtual. All students will learn virtually and should plan to log online per their normal class schedule.
The Mayor has announced that District Government will operate in a telework posture for non-essential/non-emergency employees. Essential employees will report for duty as previously scheduled, unless otherwise directed.
Public COVID-19 testing sites will be closed. Public COVID-19 vaccination sites will be open, including those at Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) sites.
Meal distribution sites at DCPS and DPR facilities will be closed.
While the snow emergency is in effect, motorists may not park on snow emergency routes and vehicles parked on these routes may towed. (more…)
Thanks to Rozi for sending around 7am.
And now we wait for: “The National Weather Service reports the Winter Storm Watch for the District of Columbia, remains in effect from Thursday, February 18th at 3AM until Friday, February 19th at 6AM. A total snow accumulation of five (5) or more inches and total ice accumulation (more…)
From the National Weather Service:
“Winter Storm Watch in effect for Wednesday Night into Thursday Night for heavy snow and ice. Potential for 5 or more inches of snow and 1/4 inch or more of ice. Significant travel impacts expected area wide.”
via National Weather Service
From AlertDC:
“The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for the District of Columbia, which is in effect from 7PM this evening until 7AM on Sunday, February 14, 2021.
What: Two to three tenths of an inch of sleet and freezing rain causing significant icing impacts.
Where: The District of Columbia, and portions of central and southern Maryland, central and northern Virginia.
When: Until 7AM on Sunday, February 14, 2021.
Impacts: Difficult travel conditions
Additional Details: Roadways are becoming very icy and dangerous. Avoid all unnecessary travel.”
Ed. Note: Can confirm! (more…)
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From AlertDC:
“The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the District of Columbia, which is in effect from 7PM this evening until 10AM on Thursday, February 11, 2021.
What: Snow, possibly mixed with sleet and rain at times. Total snow accumulations of a coating to 2 inches are expected near and south of Interstate 66 and Highway 50 where a mix with sleet and rain is possible. 2 to 4 inches of snow is expected over the far northwestern suburbs of Washington DC. (more…)
via National Weather Service: “Winter Weather Advisories are now up for much of the area for tonight’s winter storm. Generally looking at 2 to 4 inches of snow across the advisory area”
From AlertDC: “The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the District of Columbia, which is in effect from 7PM this evening until 10AM on Thursday, February 11, 2021. A total snow accumulation of 1-3 inches is expected. (more…)
Thanks to Craig for sending the remains of this Snow man and snow dog from Friendship Heights.