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Morning Notes

What Went Wrong With “Snowquester” Forecast? — Higher than freezing temperatures kept yesterday’s snow from sticking on roads, which had a lot to do with the lower than projected amount of precipitation that came in the early morning hours. Jordan Tessler, a University of Maryland student who runs Terp Weather, provided a more detailed explanation on Facebook. [Terp Weather via Facebook]

Review: Bethesda Blues and Jazz Orchestra — The new Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club’s house band is a work in progress, writes a reviewer from the Washington City Paper. More concerning for fans of jazz and live music in Bethesda, just 35 people came to see the set in a venue that holds 500. [Washington City Paper]

Post Editorial: State Leaders Must Sell Modest Transportation Proposal — The gas tax proposal to fund transportation projects unveiled this week by Gov. Martin O’Malley, House Speaker Michael Busch and Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller is modest relative to a recent plan in neighboring Virginia. [Washington Post]

Bach Choir Performing At Strathmore Next Week — The Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Pa., is touring the D.C. area for the first time since 1999 and will perform on Wedensday, March 13 at The Music Center at Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Lane). [Strathmore]

Flickr photo by Matthew Straubmuller

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