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

Press release from the City of Fairfax:

02/18/2021 9:00 PM

National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory through the morning of Friday, February 19. Light freezing drizzle. Ice accumulation of a light glaze. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could affect the morning commute. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation; check with the National Weather Service for current information.

City Service Information for Friday, February 19:

• City government is open to the public for regular business hours.
  • Unscheduled leave and telework for non-essential employees.
  • Essential employees should report on time.
• Connected Care and Little School are closed.

• Report city-related weather issues — city street conditions, downed tree limbs and utility wires on public roads in the city — to the City of Fairfax Snow Desk at 703-385-2629.

Please check back for updates.

Winter Weather Information:

• The Public Works Department crews monitor and treat roads as appropriate. Snow plowing begins after three or more inches of snow accumulation, and continues until all roads are cleared and the weather event ends. Primary roads are cleared first, then secondary and residential roads.

• Report power outages to Dominion Energy. Call 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357) — or visit the Dominion Energy Outage Center, which also features power outage safety and preparation information.

• Clear snow and ice promptly from sidewalks and walkways, using ice “busters” to keep pedestrian areas safe. Even though the city does not have a law requiring property owners to remove snow and ice from sidewalks, such practices are encouraged: safe access to bus stops and school are essential for public safety.
  • Need help shoveling? Check with your civic association or neighbors for resources and referrals.
  • Visit the City Winter Weather Information page for "winter salt smart" options.
    

• Park off-street (in driveways and designated parking lots/areas) when possible. Parking off-street allows proper access to roads for vehicles treating and plowing roads efficient, and emergency vehicles.

• 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
  

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.