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“the District is expected to be on the rain/snow line, and precipitation could alternate between rain and snow, with a possible accumulation of 1-3 inches of snow.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Paul Sirajuddin

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she will deploy the District Snow Team this evening ahead of the season’s first potential snow storm.

Starting this evening, December 15, at 7:00 p.m., tanker trucks will begin pre-treating the National Highway System with a brine/beet juice mixture, which reduces the ability of ice to bond to the pavement. These roadways include I-295, I-395 and major streets such as Georgia Avenue, NW; Pennsylvania Avenue, SE and NW; South Dakota Avenue, NE; Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Alabama Avenue, SE; and M Street, SW.

This evening, December 15, at 10:00 p.m., the Snow Team will deploy 138 heavy plows (6- and 10-wheel dump trucks) and 81 light plows (F-550 pickup trucks) to apply salt to highways, streets, bridges, ramps, and other elevated structures before snow begins falling Wednesday morning.

Based on the National Weather Service forecast, the District is expected to be on the rain/snow line, and precipitation could alternate between rain and snow, with a possible accumulation of 1-3 inches of snow. (more…)

Here We Go!! Maybe.

By Prince Of Petworth

From the National Weather Service:

“Make use of today’s quiet weather to prepare for Wednesday’s winter storm. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect where we are most confident of heavier snow. A Watch remains in effect where heavy snow is possible but not yet certain.”

STAY TUNED. And remember: (more…)

“Flash Flood Watch in effect until 11AM on November 12th”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by John Sonderman

From Alert DC:

“The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the District of Columbia, which is in effect until 11AM Thursday, November 12, 2020.

Several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall, with a few embedded thunderstorms possible, are expected to persist through Thursday morning. The first round is ongoing, with a lull expected later this afternoon. The second round comes this evening through tonight, with more moderate to heavy rainfall expected. Storm total rainfall of 2-4 inches is expected through Thursday. (more…)

“Flood Warning for the District of Columbia until 5:30PM.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Bekah Richards

Update from Alert DC:

“The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the District of Columbia until 5:30 PM EDT.

At 11:30 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between

0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.

Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area throughout the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… (more…)

Speaking of the Heat

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

My building cut off our AC last week and with today’s high at 82, my apartment has been unbearably hot. Last night the thermostat read 78 at 10pm. Do DC renters have any options to file a legal complaint?

An updated reading from this morning. (80 degrees)”

Just How Hot Has It Been Lately?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Nano Betts

Thanks to Nano for sharing this beauty yesterday: “It’s been so warm in the DMV area in the past few weeks that I spotted a couple of blooming cherry blossom trees early this morning!” (more…)

Misty Morning

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Rozi for sending the above from the reservoir near Howard.

National Weather Service reported: “Dense Fog Advisories are currently in effect for most areas east of the Blue Ridge until 10 AM. Fog/low clouds should clear out later this morning, giving way to mostly sunny skies for the afternoon hours.”

And check out this phenomenal shot by Mark Alan Andre (plus a little Bob Marley to get the morning started right): (more…)

Limber Up because Leaf Collection Starts November 9th and this year you gotta bag them

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Erin

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, the Bowser Administration, through the DC Department of Public Works (DPW), announced important changes to the 2020-21 leaf collection season to keep residents and DPW crews safe and healthy. This year, residents will be asked to use a “contactless,” more environmentally-friendly process of placing their leaves in paper bags. Collections will still occur twice in each neighborhood, beginning November 9, 2020 through January 4, 2021. DPW will provide 20 free paper bags to each residence serviced by DPW to assist in the transition. (more…)

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