Snow Prompts Alexandria Schools To Modify Schedule On Jan. 16

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria City Public Schools and central offices will be closed on Tuesday due to inclement weather.

All in-person activities are cancelled. Tuesday will be treated as a traditional snow day, so there will not be virtual learning. Afternoon and evening activities at ACPS facilities are also cancelled.

Essential ACPS personnel, including building engineers, custodians, maintenance shop employees and security staff, will be asked to report if safe to do so. Employees should follow direction from their supervisor.

City of Alexandria offices are closed until 10 a.m. on Tuesday. City crews are out for a 24-hour response to clear snow. The first priority is primary routes (including snow emergency routes), followed by secondary routes (including hills), intermediate routes and residential streets. Priority locations like Metro stations, recreation centers and commuter trails continue to be treated as needed.

Much of the DC region is now under a winter storm warning through 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters expect heavy snow that could change to light freezing rain or freezing drizzle toward morning in the Interstate 95 corridor. Total snow accumulations between 4 to 6 inches plus a light glaze of ice are forecast.

The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute. Drivers should expect slippery road conditions. Visibility may be a half mile or less at times as snow continues overnight, but the intensity of the winter storm will drop in the morning. See www.511virginia.org for real-time road conditions.