7Y Bus Fail tweeted us the absolutely bizarre double take photo above:
“Guys WALKING on 395, having a smoke, and moving faster than traffic.”
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Rob Cannon
From AlertDC:
“Due to current weather conditions, the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) will be open two hours late on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Students and teachers should report two hours after their regular start time. Administrative and central offices will open on time. All essential personnel must report on time to ensure the building is ready when students and teachers arrive.”
and
“The District of Columbia Government will be open on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Employees are expected to report to work.
If you have any questions, please contact your agency’s HR Advisor(s) or DCHR at (202) 442-9700.”
From OPM:
“Washington, DC Area
Applies to: Thursday, January 21, 2016
Status: Open
Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are OPEN. Employees are expected to report to their worksite or begin telework on time.”
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Dallas Lillich
With the coming blizzard comes sledding too. I’ve been getting some queries on twitter @PoPville so where are your go to spots. Fortunately Capitol Hill will be open. Where else do you like to go?
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A reader reports:
“There’s an articulated bus blocking both southbound lanes of GA ave at Princeton. It was turning north and apparently got stuck. No one can get by on Princeton and of course Georgia is seriously backed up.
Good luck in the storm!”
Thanks to Dan for sending:
“Wed. evening & the residents of AdMo are already panicking. Harris Teeter is out of onions”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe Flood
From an email:
“DCSFA invites you to Dupont Circle Park this Saturday at noon for SNOW WARS: THE SNOWBALL STRIKES BACK!
We’re big Star Wars fans, and if you are too, bring your outfits and get into character as you engage with Storm Troopers, Jedi, Vader and maybe even some Ewoks! We also welcome Trekkies and other space-themed combatants (think Guardians of Galaxy, The Martian, and as a homage to Bowie, some Ziggy Stardusts as well!).
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1073324589364838/
Then join us at Ping Pong – Chinatown for the official after party (time TBA), where the best Snow Wars outfitted-snowballers can redeem the food & drink vouchers that we’ll be giving out!
We also hope you can sign up for the DC Snow Team and help seniors and people with disabilities to shovel their sidewalks over the weekend! Post a photo of yourselves doing the shoveling on our Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram with the #DCSFA, show it to the DCSFA reps or Ping Pong staff – and you’ll get a DCSFA T-shirt – the first new DSCFA swag since 2010.
Ami & Mike
Team DCSFA
PS
A recap of our common sense guidelines! We ask everyone to please:
• Respect any requests made the Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. National Park Police
• Play fair, especially by NOT THROWING ICE
• Wear any protective gear that you think you need (goggles recommended!)
• Not pelt moving vehicles, since that could cause accidents
• Remember that anyone who behaves recklessly is individually responsible for the consequences.”
From DC Water of course.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Thomas Dooley
From the National Weather Service:
“…BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT…
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
ISSUED A BLIZZARD WATCH…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY
AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.
* HAZARD TYPES…HEAVY SNOW AND WIND. A WINTRY MIX IS POSSIBLE
FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING EAST OF INTERSTATE
95…BEFORE CHANGING BACK TO ALL SNOW ON SATURDAY.
* ACCUMULATIONS…POTENTIAL FOR A FOOT OR MORE OF SNOW.
* TIMING…FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED TO DETERIORATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON WITH THE HEAVIEST
SNOW…STRONGEST WINDS…AND POTENTIAL LIFE THREATENING CONDITIONS
EXPECTED FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT.
* IMPACTS…HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW WILL CAUSE DANGEROUS
CONDITIONS AND WILL BE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. TRAVEL IS
EXPECTED TO BE SEVERELY LIMITED IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE DURING THE
HEIGHT OF THE STORM FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. VISIBILITY WILL
BE REDUCED TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES IN WHITEOUT CONDITIONS.”
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Victoria Pickering
From Montgomery County Government:
“Due to the extremely cold temperatures predicted for tonight, January 18 and the next several days, the Director of the Montgomery County Animal Services Division Thomas Koenig is announcing enforcement of Executive Regulation 10-10AM, Anti-Cruelty Conditions for Dogs.
Section II-C of the regulation states that “a person must not tether a dog under circumstances that endanger its health, safety, or well-being including: unattended tethering of the dog during a weather emergency.” The enforcement of this regulation is put into effect during periods of high heat and humidity, and during conditions of extreme cold, wind, and heavy snow which can all be damaging to dogs and other animals. The penalty for this violation is a $500 fine.
Montgomery County Police Animal Services officers want to remind citizens to be particularly careful with all pets during this period of cold weather. The best advice during periods of extreme weather conditions is to bring pets indoors. Even animals that are accustomed to living outdoors can be susceptible to the dangers of cold weather. Livestock animals should have a place to get out of the wind and dry bedding should be provided to protect them from frostbite.
ASD Officers will be on-call, patrolling neighborhoods and responding to any animal-related emergencies. If you see an animal left outside that appears to be in danger, please call the Animal Services Division immediately at 301-279-8000.”
Well for today anyway – I think tomorrow’s gonna go back up to 50. But thanks to a reader for sending this shot:
“how cold is it? corner East Capitol and 11th Street SE. today”