Winter Weather News: Winter Storm Orlena; Service Information, Fairfax City

Press release from the City of Fairfax:

01/31/2021 2:30 PM

This page will be updated with current city service news and information updates as available.

Service information for Monday, February 1:

• Monday refuse & recycling routes will be collected as usual.

• Connected Care will be closed on Monday, February 1.

• Please check back for updates.
  

Sunday, January 31

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

• Public Works Department crews monitor and treat roads as appropriate. Snow plowing continues until all public roads are cleared and the weather event ends. Primary roads are cleared first, then secondary and residential roads.

• City residents are asked to remove snow from sidewalks on their property as promptly as possible after a snow event, to facilitate safe travel of pedestrians, including public transit users.

• Visit the Winter Weather Information page (click here) for more information and suggestions on managing winter weather and its effects.

Friday, January 29

• Fairfax City residents, please park off-street (in driveways and designated parking lots/areas) when possible before precipitation begins on Saturday. This allows vehicles treating and plowing public roads efficient access to the roads.
• All public roads in the city have been pre-treated.
  

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory through 10 a.m. Monday, February 1. Expect light mixed precipitation, additional snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations around one-tenth of an inch. This could cause slippery road conditions, which could impact the morning commute. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Steps, sidewalks, and driveways could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. The forecast is subject to change; visit weather.gov/washington for updates and details.

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 for 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 2020-21 en inglés y español.

Visit the City Winter Weather Information Page for 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.