Fairfax County Public Schools Makes Jan. 17 Weather Decision

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — After a snow storm turned a three-day holiday weekend into four days for students, Fairfax County Public Schools will have another school delay.

On Wednesday, FCPS will open on a two-hour delay following a closure on Tuesday. Morning preschool (special education) is cancelled, while afternoon preschool starts at the regular time. Full day preschool (special education) and the Family and Early Childhood Education Program/Head Start classes start on a two-hour delay. Morning field trips and morning transportation for high school academy classes are canceled. Transportation for afternoon academy classes will be provided. Adult High School and GED courses will have a two-hour delay, and Adult and Community Education classes will start on time. Homebound and home-based instruction will begin at 10 a.m. School-age child care centers open at 8 a.m.

Central office employees will report two hours later but not later than 10 a.m. Employees eligible for telework can work from home or take unscheduled leave after checking with their supervisor.

Roads and sidewalks continue to be cleared after Monday's winter storm into Tuesday morning. But leftover snow combined with frigid temperatures will cause refreezing on roads Tuesday night. Low temperatures will approach the low 10s.

Continue to monitor the FCPS website and social media should the two-hour delay status be changed Wednesday morning.