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Getting Reports it Might Snow – Live From Costco “DO NOT GO”

By Prince Of Petworth

Laura reports around 10:30am on Saturday: “I should’ve known this would happen, but everyone and their mother has come to the DC Costco this morning. Unless you absolutely have to, avoid it at all costs. The back of the line is all the way at the back of the store, snaking through aisles. No social distancing possible. People yelling. It’s madness.”

National Weather Service reports: “Winter Storm Watch in effect late Saturday night through Sunday night for the potential of 5 or more inches of snow. Additional snow is possible Monday and Monday night as well.”

From the Mayor’s Office: “Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she will deploy the District Snow Team at midnight, Sunday, January 31, in preparation for a possible four to six inches of snowfall starting around daybreak Sunday and possibly continuing into Tuesday. (more…)

“JAN 28, 1922 – Knickerbocker Storm: Washington D.C.’s biggest snowfall caused a disaster when the roof of the Knickerbocker Theatre collapsed, killing almost 100 people.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Ron for sending the reminder (and the really good video above) about the anniversary of the tragic Knickerbocker storm disaster. The Washington Post reported:

“By the end of that day…, 98 people lay dead, crushed beneath the fallen timbers and concrete of the roof of the Knickerbocker Theatre. Structurally unsound, it had caved in under the weight of nearly two feet of snow.

Because the streets were nearly impassable, the moviegoers had mostly trudged on foot to the theater at Columbia Road and 18th Street NW. The crowd, which had been snowbound for days, was young and festive. There were many, many children.”

Winter Weather Update

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Emily Cadik, January 25th 2016

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she will deploy the District Snow Team this evening to prepare District streets for one to two inches of snow, as well as the possibility of freezing rain expected tonight. Air and pavement temperatures are expected to remain above freezing overnight and precipitation will change to rain after midnight. The Snow Team will deploy 48 heavy plows (6- and 10-wheel dump trucks) to apply salt to highways, streets, bridges, ramps, and other elevated structures. (more…)

Indoor Dining Pause Be Damned – Hit a Patio in Style with a Portable Sauna

By Prince Of Petworth


via Home Depot

Well this ad hit my wife’s timeline and we have not stopped laughing. I hope it brings you a quarter of the joy it has brought us. And now I can’t stop laughing again. From Home Depot:

“Rejuvenate yourself with this lightweight, portable sauna. Outstanding features include built-in auto shut-off safety feature, durable moisture resistant satin polyester material, and energy efficient low EMF carbon fiber infrared heater panels. (more…)

Without Further Ado, Snow Dogs Volume Two – I’m Talking 65 Puppers (and 1 Cat)

By Prince Of Petworth

“Canela from Petworth. She is a Cane Corso 4 month puppy”

Thanks to all for sending the many, many, many submissions. Today has been amazing, can’t thank you guys enough for sharing the joy. Ed. Note: If you missed volume two and submitted a snow pup, you’ll be added to the regular animal fix queue and I’ll email ya the day of posting. I give you the opposite of doom scrolling: (more…)

ALERT: Snow Flakes Spotted, Snow Flakes Spotted.

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by angela n.

Please email your snow dog photos to [email protected] and let me know what neighborhood you are in. Thanks!

At least this is what my daughters are screaming from downstairs but I’m ready to confirm, indeed it is snowing. A little.

Update: “IT’S STICKING!!”

Also awesome: (more…)

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