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weather


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From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser is providing an update on forecasted snow and the District Snow Team’s posture and deployment.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has placed the District under a Winter Weather Advisory from 5:00 p.m. today, Sunday, February 22, until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, February 23. Rain is expected throughout the day, transitioning to snow this afternoon as temperatures drop. The District is expected to receive between 2 and 4 inches of snow overnight, with the bulk of precipitation ending before sunrise tomorrow morning. Additionally, 30-40 mph winds are possible overnight and into Monday morning. (more…)


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Local legend, Tom, participates in a milkening for a previous storm.

From AlertDC:

“NWS has upgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory for District of Columbia on Sunday, 2/22 from 5PM until Monday, 2/23 at 10AM.

WHAT: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

WHERE: District of Columbia

WHEN: From 5PM Sunday to 10AM Monday.

From the Mayor’s Office: (more…)