Alexandria City Public Schools will open two hours late on Friday as the season’s first snow moves into the region overnight.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Alexandria from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, warning that “slick and icy roads and sidewalks” will impact the morning commute.
The forecast
Snow begins after 4 a.m. and continues through mid-morning, tapering off before noon. Total accumulation near 1 inch. With temperatures in the 20s overnight and through the morning, snow will stick to all untreated surfaces. A light freezing drizzle is possible on Friday afternoon as temperatures climb to the mid-30s.
The NWS warning is blunt: “Treacherous travel for the Friday morning commute.”
What ACPS families need to know
- All schools and offices open 2 hours late
- Buses run 2 hours behind normal schedule
- Morning Early Childhood Special Education programs canceled
- Afternoon ECSE runs normal schedule
City response
City snowplows will be out Friday for the annual training drill—now a real-world test. The city pre-treats primary routes and begins plowing once accumulation reaches 2 inches on emergency routes.
Track plows in your neighborhood at alexandriava.gov/SnowReport.
Weekend outlook
Temperatures warm to the mid-40s Saturday with partly sunny skies. No additional snow expected.
Ryan Belmore
What you need to know about snow in Alexandria
- Sidewalk clearing is required by law within 24-72 hours, depending on storm level.
- Cars parked on snow emergency routes can be towed.
- Sign up for Snow Buddy to help seniors clear sidewalks at volunteeralexandria.org/snow.
Ryan Belmore
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