ACPS announces 2-hour delay Friday as snow moves in overnight
About an inch expected; NWS warns of "treacherous travel" during morning commute
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.
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.
