The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the entire area beginning 11 p.m. Saturday, January 24, through 4 a.m. Monday, January 26. Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 7 and 14 inches, with highest in the far northern and western suburbs of Washington and Baltimore. Ice accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch. Find the latest road conditions by calling 511. Find the latest road conditions by calling 511.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire area starting at 8 PM tonight. Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below are expected.
For additional information, please visit alexandriava.gov/Alert. Stay tuned to local media, subscribe to Alexandria eNews, and monitor the National Weather Service winter weather website for further weather updates.
KEY WINTER WEATHER RESOURCES
- City of Alexandria – Current Alerts
Official Citywide updates, including snow emergencies, facility closures, and public safety notices.
https://www.alexandriava.gov/Alert - City of Alexandria – Snow & Ice Control Operations
Information on snow emergency routes, parking restrictions, plowing priorities, and winter weather FAQs.
https://www.alexandriava.gov/snow - SnowReport – Plowing Progress Map
Track plowing and treatment progress by address or street throughout the City.
https://apps.alexandriava.gov/SnowReport/ - 511 Virginia – Road Conditions
Real-time traffic, road closures, and travel conditions across Northern Virginia and the Commonwealth.
https://www.511virginia.org
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA: OFFICIAL STORM UPDATES
- Citywide alerts & current status (snow emergencies, warming center location and hours, major updates): https://www.alexandriava.gov/Alert
- Snow & ice operations hub (snow emergency routes, parking restrictions, priorities, FAQs): https://www.alexandriava.gov/snow
- Plowing progress tracker: https://apps.alexandriava.gov/SnowReport/
- To receive City news releases for storm prep & service impacts directly to your inbox, sign up for eNews: https://www.alexandriava.gov/eNews
PARKING & SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES
- Snow Emergency Routes + towing/parking restrictions: https://www.alexandriava.gov/snow
REPORTING ISSUES / REQUESTING HELP
- Alex311 (For Snow/Service Requests: Plowing Downed Limbs, Non-Life Threatening Issues): (703) 746-4311 - @AlexandriaVA311 – alexandriava.gov/Alex311
- Power Outages: Call (866) 366-4357 or visit dominionenergy.com/outage
- 911 (For life-threatening emergencies: fire, medical, police)
ROADS & TRAVEL CONDITIONS (STATEWIDE + NOVA)
- Live road conditions / incidents / closures: https://www.511virginia.org
- Where VDOT plows are operating (plow tracker map): https://plows.vdot.virginia.gov/public/map
- VDOT winter weather safety + how to report hazardous conditions: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/travel-traffic/driver-safety/weather/
TRANSIT (ALEXANDRIA + REGION)
- DASH winter weather plan / snow service updates: https://www.dashbus.com/snow/
- DASH live service alerts (cancellations, reroutes): https://www.dashbus.com/alert-list/
SCHOOLS (ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS)
- How ACPS announces closures/delays + channels to monitor: https://www.acps.k12.va.us/families/emergency-information/inclement-weather-emergencies
TRASH, RECYCLING, AND CITY SERVICES
- Refuse/recycling holiday & service-delay guidance: https://www.alexandriava.gov/ResourceRecovery
- TES updates: https://www.facebook.com/AlexandriaVATES/
WARMING CENTERS, SHELTERS, AND COLD-WEATHER SUPPORT
- City warming/cooling options page (includes winter shelter info and warming center locations): https://www.alexandriava.gov/homeless-services/seasonal-and-emergency-warming-and-cooling-options
UTILITIES: OUTAGES AND EMERGENCIES
- Dominion Energy (power outages, downed lines reporting guidance): https://www.dominionenergy.com/virginia/report-outage-or-emergency
- Washington Gas (gas odor/emergency line + safety steps): https://www.washingtongas.com/get-assistance/contact
- Other Utility Provider Contact Information: https://www.alexandriava.gov/Utilities
