Photo by PoPville flickr user Mark Andre
Thanks to Martha for passing on from the National Parks Service:
“It’s official! Peak bloom is on the way!! Make plans to join us at the Tidal Basin to enjoy the blossoms, and for the full schedule of events for the @CherryBlossFest from March 20-April 12. #BloomWatch #ReadySetBlossom” (more…)
Photo by National Mall NPS
National Mall NPS reports:
“Mild winter temperature make for eager cherry blossoms – the Yoshino trees have reached green bud, the first of six stages that culminates in peak bloom! Six days earlier than last year (though later than 2017 and 2018).”
STAY TUNED.
Oof, thanks to Paul for sending: “cherry blossoms in February?!?” (more…)
So we do what we gotta do. Thanks to Walderness for sending from this weekend’s Womens March.
Yikes. Thanks to Matthew for sending from Shaw. A few more crazy photos of confused flowers and a slightly different take at the White House. (more…)
“This is Scout and her snowman.”
YES!! (more…)
So about that snow – from OPM: “1/7: Federal offices in the Washington, DC area status: Early Departure 4 hour staggered early release all employees must depart no later than 1:00 PM.
Status: Early Departure – 4 hours Staggered Early Release – All Employees Must Depart No Later Than 1:00 pm
Employees of Federal offices in the Washington, DC area are authorized for early departure. Employees should depart 4 hours earlier than their normal departure time and may request UNSCHEDULED LEAVE to depart prior to their staggered departure time. All employees MUST DEPART at no later than 1:00 pm at which time FEDERAL OFFICES are CLOSED.”
New accumulation totals possible from NWS: (more…)
via NWS
From the National Weather Service:
“Snow will be affecting the area today, and will be heavy for a couple of hours this afternoon. Biggest concerns are the timing and intensity of this burst. Find the most likely start time on the graphic.” (more…)
“Pot O’ Gold! It’s in the IRS building.” Photo by Erika
Thanks to all who sent in this awesomeness. (more…)