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From DC Water:

“Temperatures are plummeting–Protect your Pipes

This week, temperatures in the District are expected to fall into the single digits. The cold has already caused frozen or broken pipes inside DC homes. There are steps you can take to help prevent the pipes in your home from freezing or breaking.

Pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to the outside, such as outdoor hose outlets and water sprinkler lines. The other more likely pipes to freeze are those in unheated interior areas such as kitchen cabinets, attics, garages, basements and crawl spaces.

Before it gets any colder, you may want to follow these recommendations: (more…)

Thanks to Greg for sending from 15th and U Street, NW.

Thanks to Jessica for sending: “@maeis4maehem killing fetch at Bundy Dog Park”

And thanks to Melody for sending us this sweet street scene in Columbia Heights: “1:26 pm • 30°”

And thanks to Chelsey Christensen for sending from the Columbia Heights Farmers Market:

Please send your snow dogs and any other good snow shots to [email protected] or @PoPville on Twitter/Facebook and #PoPville on Instagram.

Instagram photos after the jump. (more…)

Photo by Dan Jackson

From ALERT DC:

“National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Washington D. C. which will be in effect from midnight tonight to 4:00PM on Saturday. Snow accumulations possible with slippery road conditions expected. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Please use caution while driving.

The Department of Human Services (DHS) reports the Hypothermia Alert will be deactivated at 10:00 AM. According to National Weather Service (NWS), the current temperature is 39 degrees with a wind chill of 33 degrees. Today, Cloudy, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Tonight, Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 32. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

In accordance with the 2017-18 District of Columbia Winter Plan for the Homeless, The Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) along with Department of Human Services (DHS), will activate the Hypothermia Alert. To request shelter transport for DC residents who are homeless and on the street contact the Shelter Hotline (202) 399-7093, or 311.”

From the National Weather Service:

“Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for tonight and Saturday for the area shaded above, where the confidence of 2-4″ of snow is the highest. Today will be fine, with snow starting after the PM commute. As the picture becomes clearer, the Advisory area may change. Stay tuned!”

Photo by PoPville flickr user evegophotos

And if we do somehow manage to get more than an inch, please remember to send your snow dog, and other snow photos (including what neighborhood you are in), to [email protected]. Thanks!

Sadly the weather did not cooperate. Thanks to Kim for sending word on Sunday that due to melting folks weren’t allowed to go inside the igloo and it closed at 2pm, though she still notes it was pretty cool to see in person. Some cynics predicted the melting, so I shall give them begrudging props. But proper props to CityCenterDC for the cool idea, hopefully the weather will be cooler if they do it again next year.

The gingkos have failed us!! Well not the stink – but what the hell is this?!?!

It got cold so fast that the leaves didn’t even change colors before they all fell down. . #leaves #leaf #trees #green #colors #nocolors #nofilter #fall #autumn #winter #cold #coldashell #igdc #popville #logancircle #whereiplantocrunch

A post shared by Mike Katz (@mug.of.glop) on Nov 12, 2017 at 9:22am PST

Photo by PoPville flickr user Bekah Richards

From Alert DC:

“DHS reports the Hypothermia Alert will be activated at 7:00 PM tonight. According to NWS the current temperature is 43 degrees with continued precipitation. Tonights low temperature is expected to be 40 degrees with a wind chill low of 36 degrees with rain ending by midnight.

In accordance with the 2017-18 District of Columbia Winter Plan for the Homeless, The Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) along with Department of Human Services (DHS), will activate the Hypothermia Alert. To request shelter transport for DC residents who are homeless and on the street contact the Shelter Hotline (202) 399-7093, or 311.”

Photo by PoPville flickr user Dean M

From Alert DC:

“The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for the District of Columbia and the surrounding area from 1:00am through 9:00am Wednesday, October 18, 2017. The temperature is expected to drop into the 30s and may cause widespread frosting in the area.”