Record Temperature Plunge — Temperatures plunged more than 50 degrees in 24 hours across the D.C. region, with National Airport dropping from a record high of 86 on Wednesday to 33 with snow by Thursday afternoon. The swing ties the largest 24-hour temperature drop in D.C. history, and the 0.1 inches of snow that fell made it the most improbable snowfall on record at DCA. [CWG/X, Mike Thomas/X, Andrew Markowitz/X]
Area 2 Farms Goes Franchise — Arlington indoor farming startup Area 2 Farms is pursuing franchise deals for a national rollout, with startup costs between $308,000 and $471,000. CEO Oren Falkowitz said demand from real estate firms offering vacant urban space and individuals seeking alternatives to corporate life accelerated the plan. [WBJ]
Bike Lane Blocked Again — “Fear not, even in the snow, the Quincy ‘protected’ bike lane is blocked. Never forget that Arlington DES chose this, and they could choose safety any day.” [Bike Gillian/Bluesky]
Unplug This Weekend — The Arlington Diocese’s Diocesan Days of Unplugging start today and run through Sunday. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge expanded the initiative to three days this year, encouraging Catholics to fast from screens and reconnect with prayer and community. [Catholic Herald]
Passover Dining Options — Arlington Magazine rounded up local spots offering Passover meals and dishes for the holiday, which runs April 1–9. Options include Celebrity Delly in Falls Church, Call Your Mother in McLean and Balducci’s. [Arlington Magazine]
Eaves Fairfax Towers Infill — Arlington-based AvalonBay Communities filed a rezoning application to add 478 multifamily units and 115–140 townhomes around the existing 415-unit tower at 2251 Pimmit Drive in Falls Church. The 17-acre redevelopment would replace surface parking lots and preserve 100 or more affordable units. [WBJ]
‘Don’t Want to Be Rosslyn’ — D.C. mayoral candidate Kenyan McDuffie said he supports relaxing the Height Act “in certain parts of the city” but added, “we certainly don’t want to be Rosslyn.” [Axios]
Senate Passes Housing Bill — “Everywhere I go in Virginia, I hear from working families struggling with the high cost of living,” Sen. Mark Warner (D) said after the Senate passed the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act. The bill includes more than 40 housing provisions, including Warner’s RESIDE Act to convert vacant buildings into affordable homes. [Press Release]
It’s Friday — Clouds will thicken throughout the day as temperatures reach a high near 54°F and breezy conditions move in. Expect winds to pick up from the south, ranging from 7 to 22 mph and gusting up to 38 mph. For Friday night, skies will clear, leaving a low temperature around 42°F. Southwest winds will blow between 10 and 17 mph, with gusts reaching up to 31 mph. [NWS]
