Always we need to wait til we have very established cold to have a chance. With a warmer base state due to climate change I feel like hedging towards warm sloppy mess for the metros makes sense, especially early season.
Is tonight's supposed to be a little stronger? I might try to head over to Rock Creek Park where at least it's not sooooo bright. Perhaps on the golf course I could find a spot with a view of the northern sky.
The blue sky snow is a weird phenomenon! I see it on the drive to and from Canaan valley during upslope as well. Usually around like 1/2 way to the hill to the ridge.