Photo by Jim Havard
Please send your snow photos to [email protected] or to Facebook here, to Twitter here, and to Instagram here (or tag them on IG #PoPville).
And of course don’t forget to send your snow dogs!!!
Photo by @zoeica
Amber Bell sends these great shots from Tenleytown: (more…)
From AlertDC:
“The District of Columbia Government will open on time for normal operations on Thursday, November 15, 2018. This includes the DC Public Schools (DCPS).”
From OPM:
“Washington, DC Area
Applies to: Thursday, November 15, 2018
Status: Open with Option for Unscheduled Leave or Unscheduled Telework
Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are OPEN and employees have the OPTION for UNSCHEDULED LEAVE OR UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK.”
Photo by Helder Gil
Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil
From the Mayor’s Office:
“With the National Weather Service (NSW) forecasting a wintry mix of rain and sleet in the early hours of Thursday, November 15, leading into the morning commute, Mayor Bowser has directed the DC Snow Team to begin a partial deployment consisting of 123 plows tonight at midnight to pretreat primary, secondary, and National Highway System routes around the District with rock salt. Residents and motorists can register to receive important weather alerts from the District on their devices by signing up for AlertDC at alertdc.dc.gov.
To prepare for the overnight precipitation and morning commute, residents are encouraged to follow the tips below: (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user evegophotos
The Capital Weather Gang reports:
“A snowier than average result for the first time since 2015-2016
This winter we’re predicting somewhat above average snowfall, to the tune of 18 to 24 inches inside the Beltway and up to 30 inches or so in our normally colder areas to the north and west.”
Knock wood. Now, STAY TUNED for snow dogs.
Laura sends above from New Hampshire and 21st Street, NW.
Alex sends below from Glover Park.
Thanks to Anne for sending:
“Someone must be missing their valet umbrella this morning. 13th and Q”
Photo by PoPville flickr user wolfpackWX
Wait, what?
From AlertDC:
“The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for the District of Columbia and surrounding jurisdictions in effect until 10:00pm today.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Rudi Riet
So much for erring on the side of caution. From the Mayor’s Office:
“As Hurricane Florence is projected to have a diminished effect in the District, Mayor Muriel Bowser has rescinded her state of emergency declaration, effective immediately.
The declaration of public emergency had authorized the City Administrator, in coordination with the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, the Director of the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, and the Chief Financial Officer, to apply for financial assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, any other federal, private, or nonprofit disaster relief and recovery organizations, and any other appropriate agencies of the United States government.
The order to rescind was signed by the Mayor and the Secretary of the District of Columbia, Lauren Vaughan, and states: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Are there any suggested trees I should park under if it would be financially advantageous for a tree to fall on my car? If mother nature is going to go on a wrecking spree this week, I am hoping she can start with my money pit of a vehicle.”
Hmm, Capital Weather Gang now reports:
“Since Tuesday, forecasts have shifted the storm track towards the south and southwest after it reaches the coast, which could increase the storm’s severity in coastal South Carolina through Myrtle Beach and Charleston and even into parts of Georgia.”
So you may need to drive south…
From the Mayor’s Office:
“As the District prepares for Hurricane Florence, Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a state of emergency, effective immediately.
“While we are monitoring potential impacts of Hurricane Florence on the District, we remain committed to keeping our residents safe, prepared, and informed,” said Mayor Bowser. “I encourage all District residents and visitors to take this storm seriously and stay up to date on the latest emergency information, including signing up for our AlertDC messaging service.”
The declaration of public emergency is effective immediately and will stay in effect for 15 days. The declaration authorizes the City Administrator, in coordination with the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, the Director of the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA), and the Chief Financial Officer, to apply for financial assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, any other federal, private, or nonprofit disaster relief and recovery organizations, and any other appropriate agencies of the United States government.
The emergency declaration implements the District response plan and applies to all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the DC Government. It also permits utility workers and District agencies to retain crews to complete emergency repairs and restore services beyond normal work hours. The emergency declaration prohibits price gouging during the public emergency or for the next 30 days (whichever is shorter). The last time Mayor Bowser declared a state of emergency was on January 21, 2016, ahead of the winter storm known as Snowzilla.
HSEMA is coordinating preparations and emergency planning with its partner agencies at the District, federal, and regional levels. Additional information will be provided to the public as Hurricane Florence’s trajectory and its impact on the District become more precise.
Mayor Bowser advises that District residents and visitors should: (more…)