Highs in the 70s — Wicked Winds — Wintry Slop

That's what DC has experienced in the last 4 days. Friday was a very warm warm day for February. It was in the upper 70s. It was so nice that I had lunch sitting on the grass in a park. I got lunch from one of those food trucks that have popped up all over DC. In fact, there six of them by Farragut North park. I had a slice of pizza. It was great.

Along came Saturday. Gusting, howling and blowing winds. They seemed to get stronger and stronger as the day progressed. Made it just about impossible to go outside. I had branches and all sorts of crap in my front yard. I went out that evening when the winds had calmed down a little. There was a sign that had blown in my yard. It was probably 2 feet by 3 feet. It was pointing out new condos. I figured out the sign came from at least 6 blocks away. I put it up on the lawn. Needless to say it was not there when I got back. No telling where it went to.

Then last night came the tell tale sign of tapping against my windows. A sure sign that what was coming down was sleet or freezing rain or both. It tuned out to be both. Then very late in the night it turned into snow. Not much but it left an icy crust on everything. I had to pull rather hard on my car door to get it opened this morning.

I have to say I am so ready for just some plain old average weather. DC has had a year of extremes. I think I'm now officially over that.