Sorry for the back and forth. The weather report looked so bad this morning, but as usual these things can change quickly this time of year. It’s hard to reverse course and in this case the momentum continued into not playing.
We’ll still be out on Saturday by the WW2 side of the Washington monument.
The storm is moving through and breaking up faster than anticipated. It will still be a little chilly, some wind and you’ll likely get wet, but only a light rain. Still trying to confirm at least 12 before we are definitively on.
Plan on Bundy field 5:30pm. Less mud, less traffic, more parking. Low likelihood of fighting for space due to the weather. The definitive call on or off should be about 4:30
Probability of precipitation is very high, and it looks like it will be more than a drizzle. Along with the substantial rain there are going to be strong winds and chilly temps. Usually a little water won’t stop us, but the conditions don’t seem conducive to fun or good play. Plus it would be irresponsible to encourage people to come out and catch a cold.
There is still a chance that the rain will wear out as it gets to the city, but it’s not likely today. If the forecast improves by 2pm, there will be a new post. But as of now touch is off for Wednesday.
The official weather forecast calls this weather pleasant, but I’m going to go further and say it’s excellent! Should be sunny, around 68F, and no precipitation. Hard to believe it was snowing a week ago.
Sun sets at 7:21p, so we’ll be out there until people get tired or it’s too dark to play. We’ll probably stick to this side of the monument for a week or two since the rangers seem to be patrolling the Smithsonian side. Maybe we’ll switch back depending on how things go. Tidal Basin should open up in April, so that’s definitely something to look forward to. In any case this space will be updated with the field location.
The rain should be done by about 3 today, so we’re good to play tonight. It will still be a little cold (40F/4.5C). It’s the last day we have to play under the lights since time changes this weekend.
The rain looks like it’s going to hold off until at least 7, so touch is on today. We’ve gotten lucky with some warm weather, but it will still be pretty windy out. Not sure how much competition there will be for with the wind and threat of rain. Five o’clock if you want to throw around early, otherwise the usual 5:30 start time.
9:30 on the Mall near Smithsonian metro stop. We’re facing a great weekend. It’s going to start a little chilly around 44F/6C but will be up to 54F/12C by midday.
There are varying reports of trucker convoys that are supposed to be in town this weekend. I haven’t seen anything reliable about significant numbers actually showing up, and no announcements of road closures.
For anyone new or has forgotten their way to touch, below is the location. And as always, good luck to our local Old Glory on the road in sunny San Diego.
It should be a beautiful spring evening, a little cool and breezy, 55F. That of course means spikeball, soccer, and everyone else will be out too.
If you can, get to the field early. Starting at 5pm has really helped us claim space. Next week should be the last time we have to worry about it until next fall.
Good conditions for touch tonight. 43F, light wind, no rain (scientifically known as chilly). Come at 5 if you can or want to get started early. We’ll probably have at least one soccer or spikeball group to contend with for space.
We’ll play by Smithsonian metro stop. The weather can’t seem to make up its mind, and we get the short end of the stick every Saturday. It is going to be just above or below freezing depending on whether you account for wind chill. The wind will be moderate. We will still have tons of fun and the sun should be out, just be prepared.
Old Glory playing at home Saturday at 4pm. Go team!
