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Poll: What do you think of today’s snowfall?

By ARLnow.com
Snow falling in front of Ballston Quarter on March 12, 2026 (staff photo)

Late Wednesday afternoon it was sunny and in the mid-80s. Around 1 a.m. it was still in the 70s and one could go for a comfortable walk in shorts.

Half a day later, and we’re in the midst of an hours-long snowfall.

Granted, temperatures in Arlington are above freezing and accumulation is minimal. But the weather whiplash is real.

While the past 24 hours might be particularly extreme — National Airport recorded a record high of 86 yesterday, and now it’s 33 degrees in North Arlington and snowing — the temperature roller coaster isn’t done.

Monday’s expected high temperature of 70 will be followed by a predicted low of 28 on Tuesday, according to forecasts.

That brings us to our poll question: What do you think about the snow today? Given the following two poll options, which one are you choosing?

JUST IN: Special Weather Statement issued ahead of afternoon snowfall

By ARLnow.com
Snowy drive along N. Glebe Road near Washington Golf and Country Club on Feb. 1, 2019 (staff photo)

The potential for an inch of accumulating snow during the workday has prompted a Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service.

The snow could complicate the evening commute, though it’s unclear how much would actually accumulate on roadways.

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Most roads plowed as Arlington wakes up to a snowy, windy Monday

By ARLnow.com
Lorcom Lane plowed on a snowy Monday morning (via traffic cam)

What a difference a storm makes.

After January’s winter storm left nearly-impossible-to-plow snowcrete covering neighborhood roads in Arlington for days, local residents are waking up today to something very different: neatly plowed streets across much of the county.

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BREAKING: Arlington Public Schools closed Monday as snow continues to fall

By ARLnow.com
Snow covering Key Blvd near Courthouse (via traffic cam)

With heavy snow continuing to fall, Arlington Public Schools has decided to close Monday.

The snow day for Arlington students follows earlier decisions by nearby Fairfax County and Montgomery County to also close. D.C. schools, meanwhile, will open on a two-hour delay.

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UPDATED: APS announces Monday status as snow starts to stick

By ARLnow.com
Snow starting to accumulate around 5 p.m. near East Falls Church (via traffic cam)

Update at 9:20 p.m. — Arlington Public Schools will now be closed on Monday, the school system announced.

Earlier: The snow is starting to accumulate in Arlington as another winter storm ramps up.

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WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com
Snow in Westover on Jan. 3, 2022 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A Winter Weather Advisory has officially been issued for Arlington and much of the D.C. area, ahead of Sunday’s expected storm.

The National Weather Service is currently predicting 2-4 inches of snow accumulation. The flakes will mostly fall Sunday night and early Monday, with temperatures dipping below freezing after a cold rain for most of the day.

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Heavy snowfall possible Sunday night, as Arlington County and VDOT monitor forecast

By Dan Egitto
A snowy stroll in Cherrydale (courtesy anonymous)

Another winter storm could arrive in Arlington in a few days, but forecasts are still shaky going into the weekend.

As of this afternoon, the National Weather Service is predicting increasing odds of a winter storm warning going into effect on Sunday, and places Arlington at “elevated” risk for heavy snow and sleet.

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NEW: High Wind Warning issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com
Flags flying in the wind at Arlington County government headquarters in Courthouse (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

It’s going to be a very windy — and very cold — Saturday.

A High Wind Warning has been issued for Arlington and most of the D.C. area, starting early Saturday. An Extreme Cold Warning will also be in effect.

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WEATHER ALERT: Extreme Cold Watch issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com
Wind and snow at the Marine Corps War Memorial (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

It’s about to get even colder in Arlington this weekend.

An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for Arlington County and the D.C. area, with “dangerously cold wind chills” as low as -10 expected Saturday, amid windy conditions that could also cause power outages.

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Next winter storm’s path is uncertain, but frigid conditions are sticking around

By The Associated Press and ARLnow.com
People walk through Arlington, Va. during a snowstorm, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

HOUSTON (AP) — Winter’s brutal grip on the U.S. East is not letting up, with coming days bringing subfreezing temperatures that will plunge deep into what had been a toasty Florida peninsula and a powerful blizzard forecast that may strike the Atlantic coast.

Deep cold is forecast to stick around at least into the first week of February. Meteorologists are also watching what could become a “ bomb cyclone ” — a quickly intensifying storm that’s a winter version of a hurricane — forming off the Carolinas Friday night into Saturday.

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