The Great Washington D.C. Snowmageddon of... May 15th? (Spoiler Alert: It Wasn't)
Ah, May 15th in Washington D.C. – a day that conjures images of cherry blossoms dancing in the breeze, tourists sporting floppy hats, and politicians breaking into an impromptu game of frisbee on the National Mall. But what about snow? Did the nation's capital get blanketed in a surprise blizzard? Buckle up, weather warriors, because this story is about to get...well, not that exciting.
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The Big Flurry That Wasn't (Not Even a Little Flurry)
Did you wake up this morning expecting to build a snowman outside the White House? Were you prepping your sled for a thrilling descent down the Capitol steps? Hold your horses (or, you know, reindeer)! Because as of today, May 16th, the only thing piling up in D.C. is probably paperwork on a bureaucrat's desk. Nada. Zip. Zilch. Snow.
That's right, folks. Mother Nature decided to skip the whole winter wonderland shtick and went straight for sunshine and warm breezes. Disappointed? Well, maybe those penguins at the National Zoo are a little bummed, but for the rest of us, it's a chance to break out the shorts and bask in some glorious spring weather.
Breaking News (Not Really)
Local meteorologists are beside themselves. Apparently, their carefully crafted forecasts predicting a "chance of flurries" were wildly off the mark. "It's a real head-scratcher," said one weatherman, nervously adjusting his tie. "We may have to re-evaluate our entire winter forecasting strategy based on this unprecedented development." (Don't worry, folks, they'll be back to fear-mongering about a "polar vortex" come November).
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So You Say There Was No Snow? NO SNOW! (Just in Case You Missed It)
Look, we get it. You might be wondering if we're pulling a fast one here. Maybe there's a secret government plot to hide the mountains of snow currently engulfing D.C. Or perhaps aliens have descended and are using some sort of snow-sucking technology. Fear not, conspiracy theorists! The most exciting weather event in D.C. today was probably a rogue squirrel stealing a hotdog from a tourist.
Frequently Asked Snow-naqueries (Because Apparently People Still Ask)
1. How to Prepare for a May Snowstorm in D.C. (That Probably Won't Happen)
Easy! Stock up on sunscreen and margaritas.
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2. How to Tell the Difference Between Snow and Blossoms From Afar?
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Blossoms are pink and fluffy. Snow is white and, well, not very prevalent in May.
3. How to Convince Your Friends You Braved a D.C. Blizzard?
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Just photoshop yourself next to a snowglobe. Problem solved.
4. How to Deal with the Emotional Distress of Missing Out on a D.C. Snow Day?
Retail therapy is always a good option.
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5. How to Thank Me for This Invaluable Information?
A retweet or a virtual high five will suffice.
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