If this was a test run for this weekend’s snowstorm, we didn’t fare well.
Though a thin coating of snow fell across the Arlington area, many drivers found that roads were slick at best, treacherous at worst. Traffic piled up across the county as early as 7 p.m. this evening, and plenty of drivers told us they encountered unsalted, untreated roads.
“Skid fest on Rosslyn hill,” said one reader. “It seems Arlington failed to treat the roads for tonight and an ice layer built on the surface of the road, uphill Rosslyn.”
Another wrote us earlier tonight and said: “The ground is frozen solid. The weather forecasts all predicted an inch or so of snow this evening. Why weren’t the roads treated?”
Here’s a snippet of what some other ARLNow readers reported on Twitter throughout the night:
Road conditions in #Arlington are unacceptable! No salt, no sand anywhere. @ArlingtonVA @ARLnowDOTcom
— Allison Wallach (@allisonlwallach) January 21, 2016
#snow E Falls Church #Lee HWY @ARLnowDOTcom @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/QOCcUVxR3U
— Russell Imrie (@tweedyBard) January 21, 2016
@ArlingtonDES @ARLnowDOTcom 4600 block 28th road S hill=tertiary yet every snow event it's a car killing ice rink pic.twitter.com/DjjAEphDC8
— Kent Riffert (@KRiffert) January 21, 2016
this is what snow does to DC @capitalweather @ARLnowDOTcom pic.twitter.com/rcUc4e2rlr
— Kevin Byrne (@kevin_byrne12) January 21, 2016
Season’s first snow and I-66 near Courthouse has been a parking lot for hours. @ARLnowDOTcom @capitalweather pic.twitter.com/yp9GMD2jkP
— David McKenzie (@dpmckenzie) January 21, 2016
@ARLnowDOTcom Georgetown to NW Arlington took two hours, cars abandoned or stuck all over. Bus stuck on Washington Blvd at Ohio.
— T2Va (@T2Va) January 21, 2016
@ARLnowDOTcom Where are the salt trucks where are the plow is very disappointed in Arlington took one and a half hours to drive 1 mile
— Miriam Cutelis (@momactivist) January 21, 2016
@ArlingtonVaPD @ArlingtonDES @ArlingtonVA @ARLnowDOTcom 3 of the 5 cars blocking 26th st n @ Wakefield pic.twitter.com/7jbxdW9Jdp
— Stephen Skarlatos (@mydigitallife) January 21, 2016
.@ARLnowDOTcom Possibly the best way to sum up this evening? #snowmaggedon2016 pic.twitter.com/A6zW9hqygz
— Lisa Gibson (@LisaCGibson) January 21, 2016
29 and Culpeper st. Cars being pushed one by one carefully down the hill toward George Mason @ARLnowDOTcom pic.twitter.com/KiWxCqqV6M
— Michael Quigg (@MQUIGG44) January 21, 2016
Did you drive through the ice and snow? We want to hear from you. Tweet at us or send us an e-mail.
Photo via Michael Thomas
Recent Stories
Tree canopy in Arlington County is lower than it was in 2016, according to a new privately-funded study paid for local residents.
Time is running out for your chance to win a National Landing prize package worth $500! Entries for ARLnow’s inaugural Big Night Out giveaway close tomorrow (Friday) at noon. The…
“He still works every day in the restaurant, in the kitchen,” the current owner says about his father. Wilson Boulevard is home to a few local gems that have been…
Statutes of Liberty discusses providing legal advice and the possibility of it being a crime.
Is home ownership a goal of yours in 2023? Now is the time to make it happen! Grab a (virtual) drink with the area’s top Real Estate experts, learn all about the home buying process and on how you can get $1,500 towards your closing costs immediately!
Did you know the average Arlington renter will spend $150K in 5 years of renting? Stop paying down someone else’s mortgage! Join us for a Rent vs. Buy Happy Hour on Wednesday, April 5th at 6 p.m. via Zoom. If this time doesn’t work, we also are offering times convenient for your schedule!
A lot has happened in the local market since the beginning of the pandemic. Sip on your drink of choice and learn from Northern Virginia, Arlington and Washingtonian Magazines top producing agents! We will discuss the latest market updates, the home buying process and rent vs. buy cost savings. Please RSVP by clicking here.
Call/text Manavi at 703-869-6698 with any questions!
Synetic Theater Camps are a wildly fun, highly accessible choice for young people who love moving, playing games, and making memories. Registration is open now for Summer Camps (sessions June 20-August 25) and there are even a few spots left for Spring Break camp, April 3-7.
Located in National Landing, these performance-based camps are designed for students of all ages – no theater or performance experience required.
Led by professional teaching artists, campers learn acting, movement, and technical theater skills through the lens of Physical Theater. Physical Theater incorporates acting, movement, dance, mime, and acrobatics. If you’ve seen a Cirque du Soleil performance, you’ll find many similarities.
Most first-time campers are new to the performing arts, and teaching artists are well-versed in engaging students at all levels. Parents and campers report that one of the best parts of Synetic is the community, with many families returning year after year because they feel a strong sense of belonging.
WHS Spring Festival
Join us at the WHS Spring Festival on April 22, 2023, from 10am- 3pm at Wakefield High School(main parking lot). Come out to shop, play, and eat!
Shop local vendors, arts & crafts, new and used items, food vendors/trucks, and
District 27 Toastmasters 2023 Virtual Conference
District 27 Toastmasters invites you to its annual conference where you can hear phenomenal speakers, attend professional development and personal growth seminars about leadership, negotiation, communication, teamwork, and mentorship. Learn how to develop your personal story and how to improve
