Monday, March 25, 2013
Public school students are on spring break, but other programs and offices are affected by this rare, late-March snowstorm.
Fairfax County Public Schools students are on spring break—it just doesn't look very springlike this morning. Fairfax County government offices are opening on time this morning. FCPS programs and activities that do operate during spring break are operating on a two-hour delay. School Age Child Care (SACC) centers opened at 7:15 a.m. Adult and community education classes are starting on time Monday. Many main roads are mostly just wet now, but side roads are slushy or snowy; please use caution while driving. The snow is expected to mix with rain later on Monday before switching back to snow showers in the afternoon and evening. Precipitation should end late Monday night. More information is always available through Fairfax County's …
Many school districts are on spring break or closed today due to snow, but federal workers had to report to work on time Monday.
A rare late March snowstorm across the DC area dumped 1 to 4 inches (and counting) of snow across the region late Sunday night and Monday morning, leaving snow covered roadways and a winter scene five days after the start of Spring. Snow was expected to continue for several hours Monday morning, though it would have an increasingly difficult time sticking to the ground as temperatures rose. By noon, forecasters said some rain would mix in with the snow before turning back to snow showers Monday evening. Most students in the region were already taking the day off for spring break — including Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun counties. DC Public Schools opened on time. Several private schools in the area had delays …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Forecasters say area could see "nothing to 2 inches of snow for west of I-95; nothing to 1 inch east of I-95."
The calendar officially says spring but Northern Virginia could be in for a few snow flakes Sunday night, according to area forecasters. Here's a roundup of what some local weather forecasters are saying about our potential for snow Sunday evening into Monday morning: Capital Weather Gang: "In the pre-dawn hours, there’s a 40-50% chance a heavier band of snow comes through capable of whitening the grass from D.C./I-95 to the east, and putting down an inch or so of snow west of D.C./I-95 mainly on grass but with some slick spots possible." National Weather Service: "Low pressure will impact the area tonight...bringing the likelihood for a wintry mix of precipitation. Accumulating snow is expected north and west of the Interstate 95 …
Monday, March 18, 2013
Forecast Monday calls for snow before noon, then rain, snow and sleet likely.
It's still officially winter and Mother Nature might deliver a reminder on Monday, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Expect a rocky start to the week with a possible wintry mix of snow, sleet or rain Monday that could make for longer commutes. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Fairfax County that started Sunday at midnight and continues Monday until 2 p.m. Here's what the National Weather Service says to expect: Monday: Snow before noon, then rain, snow, and sleet likely. High near 40. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow and sleet accumulation of about an inch possible. The Capital Weather Gang says: "An early- to mid-morning wintry mix (60 percent …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Watch the snow falling in the Kingstowne area near the pond and Wegmans construction site.
Kingstowne was covered in snow Wednesday morning, and it didn't show any signs of stopping. While the heavy, wet precipitation fell faster by the minute, the Wegmans construction location was not only a pile of dirt, it was a pile of dirt covered in snow. A jogger got in a quick run along Kingstowne Village Parkway and the heavy winds animated the Kingstowne pond. See also: Virginia Snow Storm 2013: Kingstowne Weather, Closings, Traffic Postal Service Anticipating Normal Operations Wednesday Flight Delays, Cancelations Wednesday at Reagan, Dulles Airports Fairfax County Public Schools Closed Wednesday MAP: How Much Snow Has Fallen in Kingstowne?
Snow plows, Kingstowne pond and dog walking in the snow in Kingstowne Wednesday morning.
Kingstowne was covered in snow Wednesday morning, and it didn't show any signs of stopping. While the heavy, wet precipitation fell faster by the minute, many shopping plazas, including Landsdowne Centre and Kingstowne Towne Center, were mostly empty. Like most areas in the Northern Virginia region, the snow plows were standing by in multiple areas in Kingstowne Wednesday morning, and around 9 a.m., one resident quickly walked his dog near the pond on Kingstowne Village Parkway while huddled in a windbreaker. See also: Virginia Snow Storm 2013: Kingstowne Weather, Closings, Traffic Postal Service Anticipating Normal Operations Wednesday Flight Delays, Cancelations Wednesday at Reagan, Dulles Airports Fairfax County Public Schools Closed …
USPS will deliver mail, but is expecting some delays and is asking people to clear the way to mailboxes.
With the wind picking up speed and the snow coming down faster by the minute in Kingstowne, the U.S. Postal Service said Wednesday morning that it's still expecting to make its deliveries through the storm. According to a news release, USPS is asking all customers to clear snow from their mailboxes and walkways as much as possible. This winter storm is the first significant snowfall of the winter season in the Northern Virginia area and transportation problems are expected. With this in mind, USPS said they are expecting some delays in delivering the mail. USPS is also asking residents to clear overhangs and steps to avoid injury. According to USPS, because postal carriers have suffered injuries from slips and falls in the past years, they…
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Snowfall amounts tracker for the storm that will hit Northern Virginia Tuesday and Wednesday, plus information about delays, closings, traffic and other helpful information.
UPDATE 12:20 p.m.: From the Fairfax County Park Authority: Due to the snowstorm, all park facilities will be closed from Noon today until 10 a.m. Thursday. This includes RECenters, synthetic turf fields, and all other park facilities. UPDATE 11:05 a.m.: Fairfax County government offices and services will close at noon Wednesday. Emergency personnel will still be required to report for duty. Most public meetings have been canceled Wednesday evening as well. School activities are canceled the rest of the day. Courts are also closed. --- UPDATE 10:30 a.m.: All Fairfax County library branches will close at 11 a.m. Wednesday due to weather conditions. --- UPDATE 4:30 a.m.: Fairfax County Public Schools are closed Wednesday. All Fairfax County…
Crew and trucks are ready to respond to calls throughout the storm heading toward the Northern Virginia area.
Dominion Virginia Power is expecting power outages considering the nature of the incoming storm. They've prepared their trucks and crews to service problem areas, said Le-Ha Anderson, manager for media and community relations, in a recent email to Patch. The Winter Storm Watch from the National Weather Service predicts "more than 5 inches possible with the potential for more than a foot somewhere within the watch area." Wet, heavy snow can weigh down tree limbs which can possibly make contact with power lines and cause power outages, Anderson explained. Dominion customers are encouraged to contact Dominion immediately at 1-866-DOM-HELP if they witness trees on power lines or leaning toward power lines. Anderson said it's best to stay away …
Customers will be dropping by on their way home from work to shop for winter storm items.
With the winter storm on its way, many residents will visit their local grocery stores to pick up staple items such as water, batteries and bread. If forecasters are correct, Kingstowne could be seeing about 5 inches of snow on Wednesday. Some predictions are that the snow will be that wet and heavy kind which could mean power outages. Giant Foods' Jamie Miller, manager of public and community relations, said the stores have been seeing customers in the region coming in to buy these items since Monday and they saw a steady flow of traffic Tuesday. Miller also said business in the areas that will be affected by the storm will see a spike in business between 4-7 p.m. Tuesday because many customers will stop by to pick up materials on their …
joe brewer
12:57 pm on Monday, March 25, 2013
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