Winter Weather: News And Information For February 17-19, Fairfax City

Press release from the City of Fairfax:

02/16/2021 11:00 PM

National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch: snow expected from late Wednesday night, February 17, through late Thursday night, February 18. Total snow accumulations of 5 or more inches and total ice accumulations of a quarter inch or more are possible from late Wednesday night through late Thursday night. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation; check with the National Weather Service for current information.

City Service Information:

• City crews will pre-treat primary and residential roads in the city in preparation of inclement weather.

• Park off-street (in driveways and designated parking lots/areas) when possible before the inclement weather begins — particularly with this volume of snow predicted. Parking off-street allows proper access to roads for vehicles treating and plowing roads efficient, and emergency vehicles.

• Secure outdoor items or store them safely.

• Bring pets indoors to keep them safe and warm. If it's too cold for you outdoors, it's too cold for them.

• Visit the City Winter Weather Information Page for more information on how to prepare for inclement weather.

Visit the National Weather Service for the Washington-Baltimore area for current weather information and updates:

• National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington website: weather.gov/lwx or weather.gov/washington
  

• Twitter: NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash)

Now is the time to plan ahead and take action regarding inclement weather. The city has published a flyer with important information about emergency preparation, especially during winter months. Click on the image (below) for the winter weather flyer in English, or click here to download the winter inclement weather flyer in English and Spanish.

Haga clic en la imagen (abajo) para descargar el folleto de las inclemencias del invierno 2020-21 en español o haga clic aquí para descargar el folleto de las inclemencias del invierno en inglés y español.

We invite you to visit the City Winter Weather Information Page to learn more about how the city responds to winter weather conditions, and what you can do before, during, and after a winter weather event to be safer and better prepared.

In case of inclement weather, remember to check the city's resources for information and updates regarding city services and programs, including the website news page and Fairfax City Alert.

This press release was produced by the City of Fairfax. The views expressed here are the author’s own.