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From DC.gov:
“The District of Columbia Government and DCPS schools are closed Tuesday, January 21. Be safe all.”
From Alert DC:
“OPM reports that Federal Offices in the Washington, DC, area are CLOSED. Emergency and telework-ready employees required to work must follow their agency’s policies, including written telework agreements.”
“WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING…
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
EST WEDNESDAY…
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
ISSUED A WIND CHILL ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON EST WEDNESDAY. A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW
REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 11 PM EST.
* PRECIPITATION TYPE…SNOW.
* ACCUMULATIONS…6 TO 10 INCHES.
* TIMING…SNOW WILL DEVELOP BETWEEN 7 AM AND 10 AM THIS MORNING.
THE HEAVIEST SNOW IS EXPECTED DURING THE MIDDAY AND AFTERNOON
HOURS. SNOW WILL TAPER OFF THIS EVENING.
* WIND CHILL…BETWEEN 5 AND 15 DEGREES BELOW ZERO TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* TEMPERATURES…DROPPING INTO THE 20S THIS MORNING…THEN FALLING
INTO THE TEENS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LOW TEMPERATURES
TONIGHT WILL BE IN THE SINGLE DIGITS. HIGH TEMPERATURES
WEDNESDAY WILL BE IN THE TEENS.”
From MPD:
“Currently, it looks like the snow will start in the morning and become heavier around noon. The snow will remain heavy throughout the evening rush hour. Additionally, the air temperatures will remain frigid over the next several days with periods in the single digits and wind chills up to -10 degrees.
These extreme temperatures can be particularly dangerous; so, as with before, please ensure that you keep an eye on your neighbors, the elderly, and call the hypothermia hotline (1 (800) 535-7252) if you see anyone in need of services. Also, please stay off the streets if at all possible so that our snow plows and emergency vehicles can safely navigate the roadways in these snowy conditions.”
From WMATA:
“Metrorail: Rail service is expected to start the day on a regular weekday schedule; however, service levels may be reduced later in the day due to expected low ridership and deteriorating weather conditions. For your safety, travel only if necessary. If you must travel, plan to arrive at your destination before the worst of the storm, and be prepared to remain there until the storm passes.”
From Smithsonian’s National Zoo:
“Due to the impending snow, the Zoo is closed today. Stay safe!”
@foodcraveblog tweets us around 3:45pm:
“The line to get into the parking garage at trader joes in foggy bottom.”
Capital Weather Gang explains how it can snow when it feels like spring right now:
“An arctic front in advancing south and east (coming through this evening), and temperatures will steadily drop to below freezing by dawn…enough cold air and enough moisture will arrive to overcome today’s warmth.”
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From Alert DC:
“The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for he entire Washington DC Metro Area…which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* Precipitation Type…Snow
* Accumulations…Potential for five inches or more.
* Timing…Tuesday Morning through Tuesday Evening. The heaviest snow will be late Tuesday Morning through Tuesday Afternoon.
* Temperatures…Dropping into the teens.
* WINDS…Becoming North 10 to 15 MPH with gust around 25 MPH Tuesday Afternoon and Evening.
* Impacts…Roads will be snow covered and slippery. The combination of snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to below one-half mile at times. Travelling may be dangerous Tuesday. The morning and evening commute may be impacted by the snow.”
Thanks to a reader for passing on these tweets from @CoHiPat:
“@PepcoConnect reports 2100 out of power in CoHi. Est. Restore:12noon.”
“@PepcoConnect now reports crews are on site. Updated estimated restore time: 2:00pm“
I’m gonna say this weather event met the hype. After walking only four blocks my cheekbones felt like they were about to fall off. Fortunately my ten month old baby is far tougher than I. She just hummed the whole walk while I cried.
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As Chief Lanier reminded us last time it got frigid:
“Please be on the look out for the elderly, others that may not have heat, those that do not have a roof over their heads, and our pets. If you know a neighbor without heat or if you run across a homeless person and they need assistance please call our hypothermia hotline at (202) 399-7093 or 1 (800) 535-7252 to get them the needed aid. Also, please don’t forget to bring all of your pets indoors.”
Also anyone from cold climes have advice on preventing pipes from freezing?
And in lighter news:
“Vortex Vodka! In honor of the tomorrow’s polar vortex, Russian eatery Mari Vanna [1141 Connecticut Avenue, NW] will be offerings all patrons one complimentary shot of vodka tomorrow [Tuesday Jan. 7th] anytime before 7pm. Tomorrow’s DC weather is expected to be the coldest we’ve seen in 20 years. Diners can warm up with an array of house-infused vodka flavors, from seaberry to horseradish and pineapple to cucumber dill.”
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From @USOPM:
“For 01/03/14, federal agencies in the Washington, DC area have the option for unscheduled leave/telework.”
From @mayorvincegray:
“District Government will be OPEN tomorrow with the option of unscheduled leave for eligible staff.”
From MPD Chief Cathy Lanier:
“Neighbors, the National Weather Service is calling for some of the coldest temperatures that we have seen in Washington D.C. for quite some time. With that being said, I am going to ask for your help in looking after some of our less fortunate residents. Please be on the look out for the elderly, others that may not have heat, those that do not have a roof over their heads, and our pets. If you know a neighbor without heat or if you run across a homeless person and they need assistance please call our hypothermia hotline at (202) 399-7093 or 1 (800) 535-7252 to get them the needed aid. Also, please don’t forget to bring all of your pets indoors. As a team we can remain vigilant and ensure that the less fortunate can endure the coming cold weather. Thank you for your assistance.”
From DPW:
“The DC Snow Team (Department of Public Works and Department of Transportation) will deploy more than 200 plows Thursday, January 2, at 5 pm to be on site in advance of this year’s first snow event. The team will apply salt to major roadways as well as residential streets simultaneously. The event will start as rain this afternoon then mix with snow around 5-7 pm. Precipitation will change to all snow after 8 pm. The daytime temperature in the 40sF will drop to 32F around 9PM tonight. Forecasters predict 1-2 inches of snow through 3-4 am Friday and the air temperature will remain below freezing throughout the day.
“The extremely low temperatures and high winds are our primary challenges to clearing snow from the streets keeping them clear of blowing snow,” said DPW Director William O. Howland, Jr. “Fortunately, this is a fast-moving system that won’t produce a heavy accumulation.”
DPW leaf collection crews are the backbone of the Snow Team and the collections schedule has been disrupted in November and December by the multiple deployments to fight snow and ice storms. This schedule delay also affects holiday tree and greenery collections, which began December 30. As a result of today’s deployment, leaf/holiday tree collections will be suspended until the roadways are passable. Residents whose trash and recyclables are collected by DPW may put their holiday trees and other greenery where their trash/recyclables are collected.”