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Tuesday, the day after MLK day, Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) closed for a ‘traditional snow day‘.
The day after started with a two-hour delay, but sure enough, today (Friday) the schools were closed as well.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
❄️ Today’s weather: Expect snow mainly before 1pm with a high near 32, and a northeast wind at 6-9 mph becoming northwest later. The chance of precipitation is 90%, with 1-3 inches of new snow accumulation possible. Friday night, there’s a slight chance of snow before 1am, with clouds clearing gradually and a low of 19. The northwest wind will be 9-11 mph and the chance of precipitation is 20%.
Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (December 2023).
Most expensive townhouses sold
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌨️ Today’s weather: The weather will be mostly cloudy with a high near 37 degrees, accompanied by calm winds which will gradually shift to south at 6 mph. Thursday night, snow is likely after 1 am, making the sky cloudy and bringing the temperature to a low of about 30 degrees. Winds will remain light and variable with a 60% chance of precipitation. New snow accumulation could reach up to half an inch.
Meet the lovely Polly, a 3-year-old white and gray cat who is up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
Polly came from the AWLA rescue partners in Barbour County, West Virginia and is in need of a forever home!
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies and a high of 29 degrees, accompanied by a west wind between 7 to 11 mph and gusts reaching 21 mph. As evening approaches on Wednesday, anticipate cloud cover to increase with lows settling around 18 degrees and a southwest wind around 6 mph.
The bright news is: something managed to dispalced Potomac Yard and crime as the number one story of the week.
The big story of the week was plans to replace Ross Dress for Less with The Linder Academy, a private school that opened at 607 S. Washington Street in 2021.
Say hello to Starlight, a 2-year-old pup in need of a home.
This medium sized girl is currently up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Starlight — just like her name — will brighten up any room!
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Expect rain to begin after 4pm, with increasing clouds and temperatures reaching near 50 degrees. Morning light northeast winds will shift to southeast, ranging between 11 to 16 mph and gusting up to 24 mph. Rain is 60% likely, with less than a tenth of an inch of accumulation. On Friday night, anticipate rain mainly before 4am, lows around 43 degrees, and breezy conditions. Southeast winds of 16 to 22 mph will transition to southwest after midnight, gusting up to 39 mph. Rain is 100% likely, with three-quarters to one inch of accumulation possible.
Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive condos sold last month (December 2023).
Most expensive condos sold
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies and a high of around 51, as light south winds shift to southwest at 5 to 10 mph during the morning. For Thursday night, the sky will remain mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to a low of about 32. The west winds at 6 mph will become calm as the evening progresses.
