Beautiful Time Lapse courtesy of Spodie Odie! It gets really great about halfway in. Be sure to add your snow photos to our pool this weekend!
By Tom Bridge
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By Tom Bridge
By Kirk
Blizzard Warning for DC
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courtesy of ‘Hoffmann’
Yes, that’s right, a blizzard warning. The National Weather Service has issued a statement going into effect at 10pm warning of blizzard conditions in the District. Earlier today, a similar warning was issued for Baltimore and Southern Maryland, but it seems the effects are projected to be further south than originally expected. So, look for 2 feet of snow on the ground by the time you wake up tomorrow, and in excess of 20 inches when all is said and done. Welcome to the true Snowpocalypse. December’s got nothing on February.
By Tom Bridge
Metro Moves 14 Bus Routes to Snow Emergency Routes
‘Snow’
courtesy of ‘Amberture’
14 Metrobus routes in the DMV are now operating only on Snow Emergency routes:
In the District of Columbia, the U5, U8, D2, G2, and H8 are operating on snow emergency routes. In Northern Virginia, the 1 (A,B, E, F, Z), 3A, 3T, 4(A, B), 16 (A,D), 16G, 17H, 28 (A,X), 29 (H,G) are operating on snow emergency routes.
WMATA suggests that you use NextBus to find your nearest bus during the storm.
By Don
Some shows must go on; other are right off
If you had tickets to any shows at Ford’s Theater tonight or tomorrow you suddenly have an opening in your schedule. Ford’s Theatre has canceled the following performances of “The Rivalry” and “The Little Shop of Horrors:”
* Friday, February 5, at 7:30 p.m.
* Saturday, February 6, at 2:30 p.m.
* Saturday, February 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday’s 2:30pm showing of “The Rivalry” is still tentatively on, though they’ll let you reschedule for another performance if you like. If they decide to cancel that one they’ll announce by 10am Sunday morning. You can get details on exchanges and contact numbers from their release.
Studio Theater, on the other hand, is pushing on (though they are applying liberal exchange policies) and offering a deal – $30 tickets for tonight’s performance of In The Red and Brown Water if you’ll brave the weather. Call their box office or use the code SNOW.
They’re also still planning on going forward with their annual gala tomorrow so I hope you have some cross-country skis that go with your tux.
By Carl Weaver
Want a donut? Not so fast there, Skippy.
Krispy Kreme closed
Originally uploaded by carlweaver
My lovely wife and I had lunch in Alexandria today and afterward had a hankering for a doughnut. Of course, I thought, let’s go to Krispy Kreme. For those of you who never leave DC, there are hot doughnuts now on Rt. 1 south in Alexandria.
When we got there this sign and a locked door were all that greeted me. You think it got bad when you couldn’t get your coffee? This is dire, my friends. Big Daddy needs his doughnuts. I’m not screwing around anymore.
Is there an area Krispy Kreme that is open in this Snomageddopocalypse?
By Karl Johnson
Blizzard Warning for Three MD Counties
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Anne Arundel, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties are now officially in a blizzard warning.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD WARNING…IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY. THE WINTER STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING.
Also, NOAA is taking this storm very seriously and wants you to as well. From the head of NOAA (the parent agency of the National Weather Service):
An epic snowstorm has the mid-Atlantic region in its cross hairs. At this time, personal safety must be first and foremost. National Weather Service forecasters have been tracking this storm for the past week and now that the storm is here it must be taken very seriously.
By Jenn Larsen
Friday Happy Hour: The Kraken
‘The Kraken’
courtesy of ‘wrgenec’
Welcome to the Friday Happy Hour, your single drink primer for the weekend.
I admit freely that when it comes to liquor, I can easily be seduced by bottle imagery. Shallow, I know, but when beautiful imagery is actually matched by flavor, well, that’s it. Done.
The first night Tom Brown showed me a bottle of The Kraken black spiced rum, it was Christmas Eve at The Passenger, and I was in a magical mood. The vintage image of the beast from the deep hit all my old Mystic Seaport memories from being a kid peeping at exotic (and often erotic) scrimshaw. The color, dark as the night sea, was also pretty evocative. But let’s be honest, it could’ve tasted like bilgewater.
Only it didn’t. Continue reading
By Tom Bridge
The Shovelator System
If you’re bummed that you’re out of shape, and you’re looking to get fit while making some money, check out the sweet Shovelator System! It could come in handy this weekend.
By Karl Johnson
Biggest Snowstorm Since 1779…WHAT?!?
‘(036/365)’
courtesy of ‘kimberlyfaye’
At times like these, you keep your Senior Meteorologist at the National Weather Service on speed-dial. And for good reason. Logan Johnson brings us this very interesting tidbit:
“…3 feet of snow in the district is a possibility. And the only storm ever to thought to have dropped that much snow in DC was back in 1779 in the Washington and Jefferson Storm.”
WHAT!?! Most snowfall in over 230 years in the District? So pretty much this has a very real chance of being the biggest snowstorm in DC….EVER. If you are interested in snow history, check this page out with all of the details.
The official forecast from the NWS office in Sterling is as follows (after the jump):
By Don
Make a power-outage plan
‘mPower Porsche Design Flashlight’
courtesy of ‘nanpalmero’
We all hope for nothing but pretty pictures and snowball fights*, but heavy snowfall has the potential for power outages. Could be iced lines, could be a bad driver hitting a pole, could be just plain old bad luck.
Or it could be you overloading a circuit with a space heater.
So have an emergency plan. Know where your circuit breaker is Make sure your cell phone is fully charged. Check your flashlights and make sure they’re somewhere you can find them. Put some warm clothing – long underwear, etc – somewhere you can find it.
Live in a rented apartment or house? Make sure you have contact numbers for your landlord. Know where the nearest emergency room/urgent care center is.
Put the phone number to report outages where you can find them:
- PEPCO 1-877-737-2662
- Dominion VA 888-667-3000
- BGE 877-778-2222.
Be careful and safe.
* just don’t throw them at cars, you never know what sort of power-mad douchebag is inside
By Carl Weaver
Ugly Weather Officially Dampening the Joy of Pants-Optional Friday
no pants metro ride
Originally uploaded by laurarotondo
Have you been outside yet? Lovely Wife called me at 10:30 from the Weaver Compound in Arlington to say it was snowing somewhat heavily. We had not yet seen flake number one over in DC where I work. Now it’s a different story, of course. My office closed at noon and I am home, getting ready to dig out the hatch to the underground bunker.
If only Mother Nature would respect the rules. First rule of bad weather: Schedule it for a day other than Friday, because let’s cut to the chase here. No pants + snow = just plain messy.
By Karl Johnson
The Second #snOMG Cometh – DC’s Best Snowtags
‘snow ‘stache’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99’
#snOMG. #snowpocalyse. #snowmageddon.
#snOMGasm. #snogasm. #snoWTF. #snowlyshit
The only thing more ridiculous than the amount of snow we’ve been getting this year are the snow hashtags flying around the interwebz. And by ridiculous, I mean RIDICULOUSLY funny. In a good way. LAUGH. Let us also recognize that we must pay homage to the fact that this is indeed the second coming of the #snowpocalypse this year. Therefore, #snOMG2pointO is pretty appropriate.
#snovechkin #snohedidnt #precipaggedon #snowpocalypseNOW #snowbliteration
By Don
Chart Madness
When you think Too Much Information and associate it with your boss telling you about his weekend getaway, well, you clearly haven’t been to the NOAA site.
The hourly weather forecast, which is buried in the bottom right of the screen when you’re viewing the 7 day forecast? THAT is too much information.
Wind chill, temp and dewpoint every hour on the hour for the next 48 hours? Yep.
Relative humidity, sky cover, chance of precipitation? That too. Thunder, rain, snow, sleet, freezing rain? Well of course!
The predictions are very localized – just key in your area name here and then pick the hourly weather graph down in the bottom right.
One of the most useful things on this is the wind predictions. If you’re planning on tromping around today you want to be safely inside for the night by 10p when winds hit 20+mph.
By Karl Johnson
BREAKING NEWS: IT IS SNOWING
‘don’t panic’
courtesy of ‘nevermindtheend’
Please proceed to this website.
By Carl Weaver
Haven’t Gone Shopping Yet? You’re Kinda Screwed.
This is a mad house!
Originally uploaded by carlweaver
This was the scene last night in the produce department at the Safeway on Lee Hwy. Lots of thing were still available, but probably not the things you would care to eat if you had a choice. Beets, radishes, papayas and kale were still there. On the shelves were pig knuckles, potted meat, mustard, clam juice and laxatives. That was about it.
Since the snow has been delayed a bit from its predicted early morning start, what last-minute items are you heading out for?
By Tom Bridge
NTSB Plans Hearing on June Metro Crash
‘Metro crash aftermath 2’
courtesy of ‘futureatlas.com’
The National Transportation Safety Board is planning a hearing at their offices in Southwest DC on February 23rd through 25th to question witnesses concerning the accident last June that claimed the lives of nine men and women. The hearing will be streamed to the internet, and you bet that we’ll be watching as the NTSB questions Metro about their safety track record, and the Tri-state Oversight Committee about Metro’s oversight roles.
By Tom Bridge
Ovechkin Racks up 500th Point
Alex Ovechkin is really, really good at Hockey. He’s probably the best skating the ice in the NHL right now, and very possibly the world. Check out his 500th point, scored last night in the waning seconds of the 2nd period at MSG. Ovi flicks the puck, one hand on his stick, right over the goalie’s shoulder and into the Net. Ridiculous. Simply ridiculous.
The Caps picked up their 12th straight win, and head into Sunday’s grudge match hotter than the core of the sun. They go for 13 against the Thrashers tonight, and then 14 against the filthy Penguins on Sunday.
By Tom Bridge
National Geographic Cancels Weekend Festival
‘National Geographic Terra Cotta Warriors – Face of a Warrior – 11-18-09’
courtesy of ‘mosley.brian’
As the closings come in, we’ll be posting them here. If you had tickets to go see the Terra Cotta warriors exhibit at National Geographic this weekend, you may want to give them a call as they’re closing for the weekend, and will be canceling their Chinese New Year festival due to the storm.
Due to the anticipated weather moving into the area, the National Geographic Museum will be closed Saturday and has cancelled the planned Chinese New Year Festival. Information for how Saturday’s ticketholders can redeem their tickets will be announced at a later date
By Tom Bridge
OPM Announces 4-hr Early Dismissal (and other closings)
‘squeeze’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99’
OPM has announced a 4-hr early dismissal, and isn’t ruling out that they may move that further up if the storm starts to move faster. They aren’t alone.
DCPS is closing at noon
MoCo Schools are closing 2.5 hrs early
PG County Schools are closing 3 hrs early
American University closing at noon
Howard University closing at noon
Trinity University closing at noon
By Tom Bridge
DC Snow Emergency in Effect after 9:30a
‘Tow Truck Hydraulics In The North Capitol Street Sleet (Washington, DC)’
courtesy of ‘takomabibelot’
The word has been given: as of 9:30am tomorrow, we’re in a Snow Emergency. That means no parking on the Snow Emergency routes, or else you’ll be ticketed and towed (the fine is $250 + towing. Don’t forget to move your car.), and that’s no good. According to DDOT: “Residents can park for free at DC USA throughout the weekend. Cars must be moved by noon on Monday to avoid charges.” Parking at DC USA will open at 10pm tomorrow night.
Another thing to recognize, starting at 9:30am tomorrow, cab fares in the District go up by 25% to deal with the snow emergency.