January ’16 – Trail Condition: That time they predicted mind-boggling amounts of snow

[KWL]

@vern 132945 wrote:

I want to ride home in the snow. With the FEDS closing shop at noon, I hope it starts snowing early.

My boss has already expressed disappointment I didn’t elect to spend the night. I doubt I’ll be leaving work early, so should have a chance to experience the 3 inches of snow and winds on the ride home around 5:00pm.

[wheelswings]

@KWL 132966 wrote:

My boss has already expressed disappointment I didn’t elect to spend the night. I doubt I’ll be leaving work early, so should have a chance to experience the 3 inches of snow and winds on the ride home around 5:00pm.

Whoa whoa whoa…spend TONIGHT at the office? In that case you’d never leave! At least not ‘til next week. Your boss is crazy.

[consularrider]

@wheels&wings 132970 wrote:

Whoa whoa whoa…spend TONIGHT at the office? In that case you’d never leave! At least not ‘til next week. Your boss is crazy.

Hey, one of the Feds options is “shelter in place.” Of course with no food, or were there MREs hidden somewhere in the building.

[consularrider]

Did one of you break the WunderMap radar site, don’t want to see what’s coming?

[PotomacCyclist]

I was going to make a joke about the rats at Veterans Affairs, Dept of the Interior and DC police HQ buildings. (I have actually seen very large rats at all of those places.) But I decided not to.

[PotomacCyclist]

http://www.capitalbikeshare.com/news/2016/01/22/service-alert-january-2016-snow-event

SERVICE ALERT: Capital Bikeshare halts rebalancing and staff operations as of 2pm Friday, January 22. The system remains open for users at this time.

Due to the impending winter weather event: Capital Bikeshare is halting rebalancing and bike checking operations by 2pm today, Friday January 22, 2016. All staff operations are cancelled for tomorrow, Saturday January 23. We will determine if we can begin rebalancing and staff operations on Sunday January 24 and make an announcement once a decision is made this weekend.

Additionally, bikes have been removed from the following in-street stations to protect our equipment and allow for snow crews to better do their work.

DC:

10th & Monroe St. NE
Metro Center / 12th & G St NW
18th & R St. NW
18th & Rhode Island Ave NE
C&O Canal / Wisconsin Ave NW
34th & Water St. NW

Arlington:

23rd St & S. Eads St

Please help us keep these stations clear of bikes to protect our equipment and allow crews to clear snow more easily.

Capital Bikeshare remains open, and our staff will continuously check the weather forecast and current conditions to monitor the system. Should conditions deteriorate to the point that riding may put users at risk, we will close the system until weather conditions improve. Once the system is closed, no bikes will be available to be taken out, but any bikes in use can be returned to the nearest station. Usage fees will still apply to trips that continue after the system is closed.

[rcannon100]

@consularrider 132979 wrote:

Hey, one of the Feds options is “shelter in place.” Of course with no food, or were there MREs hidden somewhere in the building.

Our MREs are locked in a garbage can in the copy room. I suppose if we do SIP ~ it will be one of those Survivor contests to see if we can figure out how to break the lock and cut into the trash can. I keep my “supplies” neatly locked in one of my back drawers.

[FFX_Hinterlands]

**Update on the possibility of W&OD Trail clearing (email from this morning…):

Dear Tom,

Thank you for your interest in the W&OD Trail. Our staff will begin the task of clearing the trail on Monday. The snow is expected to stop sometime this Sunday which will allow our crew time to clear the snow from their homes. Most of our staff live in western Loudoun County and there is a possibility of 3 feet of snow in those areas.

We currently have our two snowblowers ready to roll out (one is in Falls Church at our other maintenance shed and the other here in Ashburn).

Given the fact that the predicted snowfall is expected to be 20-30 inches if not more in the immediate DC area that will impact the amount of time it takes our crew to get the trail clear of snow. We shall do our best but it could take several days to accomplish this.

Please stay safe in the snow!

Sincerely,

Karl Mohle, CPRP
Park Manager
W&OD Railroad Regional Park
21293 Smiths Switch Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 729-0596 – office
(703) 724-0898 – fax
[email]wod@nvrpa.org

[PotomacCyclist]

One last ride on CaBi before conditions become impossible and unsafe. The flurries started around 1 or 1:30. Not too bad at first, but it picked up a bit by 2:30. The roads and trails were starting to get slippery, but this shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. That could be my last ride for 48-72 hours.

[Powerful Pete]

Slightly related – I just received an email from the CaBi folks that the system is shutting down at 19:00 today. If you have a bike out after that you can still return it, but cannot check out a CaBi until they reopen the system.

Due to inclement weather, we will be temporarily closing Capital Bikeshare at 7pm on Friday 1/22 to protect the safety of our members, bikes and staff. No bikes can be rented after the temporary closure has begun. Any bikes in use at the time of the closure can be returned to any Capital Bikeshare station with an available dock.

Closure and re-opening information will be posted to CapitalBikeshare.com,
Facebook.com/CapitalBikeshare, and Twitter (@bikeshare). Annual, 30-day, and Day Key members will also be informed of closure and re-opening via email.

The Capital Bikeshare Severe Weather Closure Policy can be found at CapitalBikeshare.com/safety/.

Thank you for your cooperation.

[FFX_Hinterlands]

It’s just fine out there…
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[PotomacCyclist]

@Powerful Pete 133000 wrote:

Slightly related – I just received an email from the CaBi folks that the system is shutting down at 19:00 today. If you have a bike out after that you can still return it, but cannot check out a CaBi until they reopen the system.

Due to inclement weather, we will be temporarily closing Capital Bikeshare at 7pm on Friday 1/22 to protect the safety of our members, bikes and staff. No bikes can be rented after the temporary closure has begun. Any bikes in use at the time of the closure can be returned to any Capital Bikeshare station with an available dock.

Closure and re-opening information will be posted to CapitalBikeshare.com,
Facebook.com/CapitalBikeshare, and Twitter (@bikeshare). Annual, 30-day, and Day Key members will also be informed of closure and re-opening via email.

The Capital Bikeshare Severe Weather Closure Policy can be found at CapitalBikeshare.com/safety/.

Thank you for your cooperation.

UPDATE

http://www.capitalbikeshare.com/news/2016/01/22/service-alert-january-2016-snow-event

“UPDATE Friday 1/22, 3:30pm: Capital Bikeshare will close stations and shut down service at 7pm on Friday, January 22. We will remain closed through Saturday, January 23. We will continually evaluate conditions and announce a time and date to reopen the system when it is safe to do so.”

[Steve O]

@FFX_Hinterlands 133003 wrote:

It’s just fine out there…
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Yep!
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[peterw_diy]

Dangit, doesn’t CaBi know some of us have been counting on them for Freezing Saddles snow miles?

[KWL]

Trollheim at 4:30pm, if anyone cares what it was like 2 hours ago. We’re doomed.

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