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Yep, that's right. As has been tradition for the last few years, any "real" or forecasted snow storm in the DC metro region needs a catchy name. Snowpocalypse, Snowquester, and Snowmageddon were classics in recent years, so this time around we're blazing the trail and are coining this potential snow storm...
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We're keeping our fingers crossed that we have snow that rivals the 2010 storm shown below, though we know it's highly unlikely and we'll probably see 3"-6", tops. As we've done in previous years, we're celebrating the potential for snow by setting up our webcam in our front window so you can all see how much (or little) snow we actually get.
Like any good Midwesterner transplant I look forward to the possibility of snow, even if over-hyped by the local news stations. That being said, the whole rest of the region tends to generally freak out, buying up all of the bread, milk, and toilet paper in the stores. They then drive erratically through the snow, both well above a safe operating speeds and at a pace that would make the Slowskis proud.
Yes, that's right, we're over-hyping the chance for 3"-6" of snow in order to ensure we're horribly disappointed by the ultimate outcome. As the event progresses be sure to drop in and get a live look from our front window. If it's actually some decent snow we might even venture out for some of the beautiful but rare Old Town snow photography and rambunctious puppy frolicking. Almost nothing makes us happier.
Another great example of the 2010 storm.
What do you think? Will be get a good boom form this storm or will it be a classic DC metro region bust?
4:45am Update
SNOW DAY! SNOW DAY!
In a move that's sure to lead to a potential bust, Federal Government in DC have closed for the day due to the coming storm! Though nothing has started to fall in the area, this puts the hype up to 11. Come on snow! Don't let me down!!!
9:45am Update
It saddens me to say this, but it's looking like a bust. We'll likely not even reach the 2" mark. So lame.
1:05pm Update
Bust!
Weather forecasts in this area are so fragile. One area might be getting slammed and you move just a few miles to the south or east and you've got a whole different setup and result. Seems the case here. Our potential 6" of snow has turned into a sloppy mess leaving nothing but slushy roads and messy sidewalks. We ventured out to pick up a few necessities and enjoyed a few of the fatter flakes that were falling.
Here's to keeping our fingers crossed that we'll get something more substantial come January or February.
What a let down.
