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WaPost: The forecast wont budge; rain seems inevitable for Trumps inauguration
The forecast has become more certain that Friday is going to be cloudy, damp and cool for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony and the subsequent parade. Given the crowds and tight security at the event, we’re recommending raincoats and ponchos instead of umbrellas — even for the nonticketed areas.
If you’re heading downtown Friday, expect temperatures to be in the 40s. The high looks like it will be in the upper 40s — maybe 50 degrees on the nose — but that’s not going to feel warm with showers and gray, cloudy skies. Dress warmly with a waterproof outer layer, which has the added benefit of blocking the breeze.
The Secret Service is prohibiting umbrellas in the ticketed areas of the Mall. Even in the nonticketed areas, “any other items determined to be potential safety hazards” will be confiscated, which doesn’t entirely rule out umbrellas. If you’re going to take an umbrella, I suggest something small and cheap that, in the worst case, you won’t regret handing over to authorities.
Saturday events will be dry. Clouds may hang around but temperatures will be as much as 10 degrees warmer. Overall, it will be the more pleasant day to be outside.
If you’re heading downtown Friday, expect temperatures to be in the 40s. The high looks like it will be in the upper 40s — maybe 50 degrees on the nose — but that’s not going to feel warm with showers and gray, cloudy skies. Dress warmly with a waterproof outer layer, which has the added benefit of blocking the breeze.
The Secret Service is prohibiting umbrellas in the ticketed areas of the Mall. Even in the nonticketed areas, “any other items determined to be potential safety hazards” will be confiscated, which doesn’t entirely rule out umbrellas. If you’re going to take an umbrella, I suggest something small and cheap that, in the worst case, you won’t regret handing over to authorities.
Saturday events will be dry. Clouds may hang around but temperatures will be as much as 10 degrees warmer. Overall, it will be the more pleasant day to be outside.
More: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2017/01/17/going-to-inauguration-day-events-prepare-for-a-chilly-wet-day/?hpid=hp_local-topic-chain_needtoknow-10am:homepage/story&utm_term=.f37570176de9
Throwing a little shade, WaPost Weather?
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God knows this is a bad idea.
And they seemed rather happy to promote that as the better choice for weekend activity. 
To Stevie Ray Vaughan
