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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!”

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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

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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.”

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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.”

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From AlertDC:

“The National Weather Service (NWS) reports the temperature is 90 degrees, with a HEAT INDEX of 96 degrees. The Department of Human Services (DHS) has activated the Heat Emergency Plan. MPD, FEMS, DDOT and the Ward Outreach have been notified.

As temperatures rise, the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department and DC Water urge those in the District to beat the heat without tampering with fire hydrants. Unauthorized hydrant use can hamper firefighting, damage the water system and cause injury. It can also flood streets, creating traffic dangers and it can lower the water pressure for everyone on the block.

Residents and visitors in the District can keep cool by staying in shade or air conditioning and drinking plenty of water. When the temperature or heat index reaches 95, residents are encouraged to take extra precautions against the heat. If they do not live in an air-conditioned building, they may take refuge at a District indoor swimming pool, spray parks, cooling center, recreation facility, senior center or other air-conditioned building. More information, and locations, can be found at heat.dc.gov or by contacting the heat hotline at 202-399-7093.”

Photo by PoPville flickr user Nathan Stewart

First we freak out, then we name it, then we start compiling happy hour specials obviously.

Gulp. Thanks to a reader for passing on this story from Rolling Stone:

“When the big storm hits D.C., the resulting disaster may not kill as many as Katrina, or flood as much physical real estate as Harvey, but the toll it takes on American institutions will be unfathomable. The storm will paralyze many of the agencies that operate and defend the nation, raising the specter of national-security threats.

Heavy rains over the headwaters of the Potomac released a deluge into the city 13 times between 1877 and 1996. The most notable floods were 1936, when the Potomac destroyed every single bridge but one along a 185-mile stretch, and 1942, when the river inundated the National Mall.”

Full report here.

John writes:

“2900 block of Sherman in the height of the storm. Water was coming down one of the alleys running downhill from GA Ave like a river.”

Weston writes:

“Atlantic Plumbing (apts) could use a plumber. Ground floor and adjoining stores flooded. Water dripping from ceiling on first floor as well.”

Many more after the jump. (more…)