Milkening

OK about that storm, “NWS has upgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory for District of Columbia”

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“Chef Mikko Invites Neighbors To Warm Up With Nordic Hot Drinks, Raclette & Blinis”

By Prince Of Petworth


1636 R Street, NW

From an email:

“As the snow continues, Mikko Nordic Fine Foods is opening its doors as a cozy Dupont Circle refuge, offering a lineup of steaming Nordic hot drinks, comforting starters, and the newly returned Raclette and Buckwheat Blinis—available for a limited time only. Guests can settle into the warm, hygge‑filled rowhouse café for a taste of true Nordic winter traditions.

What’s New & Noteworthy (more…)

“Ahead of the upcoming winter storm, Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a State of Emergency for Washington, DC, effective immediately.” And Remember “During a Snow Emergency, motorists may not park on snow emergency routes.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Ahead of the upcoming winter storm, Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a State of Emergency for Washington, DC, effective immediately.

As part of the State of Emergency, the Mayor also declared a Snow Emergency that will go into effect at noon on Saturday, January 24 and stay in effect until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27. During a Snow Emergency, motorists may not park on snow emergency routes. Drivers must move vehicles off the routes no later than noon on Saturday, January 24, otherwise the vehicles can be ticketed and towed. (more…)

“NWS is currently projecting at least nine inches of snow in the District, with over a foot of snow possible.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Elvert Barnes

From the Mayor’s Office:

“In advance of a winter storm forecast to begin Saturday afternoon, Mayor Muriel Bowser will deploy the District Snow Team. Brining operations will begin today, Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m., with treatment of major roadways starting Saturday, January 24 at 12:00 p.m.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a high-impact winter storm is expected to affect the District starting Saturday. Snowfall is expected beginning Saturday afternoon and could last through Monday morning, with the highest snowfall currently expected Saturday night into Sunday morning. NWS is currently projecting at least nine inches of snow in the District, with over a foot of snow possible. There is also currently a possibility of freezing rain overnight Sunday into Monday morning.

In addition to the snow and potential freezing rain, (more…)

I can no longer ignore what could be coming now that a Winter Storm Watch has been issued and The Milkening Has Begun – SNOW (could be, possibly, maybe, hopefully) COMING*

By Prince Of Petworth

*This is Washington DC, it is equally possible snow, in fact, will not be coming. Or will not be 2 feet. NEVERTHELESS the milkening has begun and some grocery store shelves are becoming depleted. So snow or no snow – may God have mercy on our souls and stomachs and, well you know…

NWS has issues a Winter Storm Watch: (more…)