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Arlington, VDOT Urge Snow Preparedness

Published February 12, 2014 at 3:30PM | Updated February 12, 2014 at 4:27PM

The National Weather Service has placed Arlington under a Winter Storm Warning, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) has declared a state of emergency and the latest weather models from the Capital Weather Gang predicts 5-10 inches of snow for the immediate D.C. region by the end of the day Thursday, with 4-8 inches falling by 7:00 a.m.

WMATA has already announced that late-night bus service — after 1:00 a.m. — tonight has been cancelled and MetroAccess service for the disabled has been suspended tomorrow.

Arlington Now Under a Winter Storm Warning

By ARLnow.com

Published February 12, 2014 at 8:00AM | Updated February 12, 2014 at 9:47AM

(Updated at 9:45 a.m.) The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the D.C. region.

The warning, issued last night, revises down the snow forecast for Arlington to 4-8 inches.

Va. Gov. Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

By ARLnow.com

Published February 11, 2014 at 5:00PM

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) has declared a state of emergency ahead of the winter storm that’s expected to dump 8-10 inches of snow on Arlington tomorrow (Wednesday) night through Thursday.

The press release from McAuliffe’s office:

Winter Storm Watch Issued

By ARLnow.com

Published February 10, 2014 at 3:40PM

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Arlington and the rest of the D.C. region.

Forecasters say more than five inches of snow and sleet are possible Wednesday night into Thursday.

Freezing Rain Advisory Issued

By ARLnow.com

Published February 4, 2014 at 9:15AM

The National Weather Service has issued a Freezing Rain Advisory for Arlington and the surrounding region.

Forecasters say up to a tenth of an inch of ice could fall between 7:00 tonight and tomorrow morning.

NWS Issues Hazardous Weather Outlook for Tonight

By Ethan Rothstein

Published January 28, 2014 at 4:25PM

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the D.C. region tonight as forecasters are calling for an inch of snow with below-freezing temperatures.

The NWS expects accumulation of about an inch of snow with an 80 percent chance of precipitation, starting in the early evening but “mainly after 9:00 p.m.” Combined with a predicted low temperature around 12 degrees, the NWS predicts potentially hazardous road conditions.

ACFD Warns of Carbon Monoxide Danger

By ARLnow.com

Published January 28, 2014 at 8:15AM

This week’s frigid temperatures could be deadly, even inside your home.

The Arlington County Fire Department warns that carbon monoxide incidents typically increase during cold weather as home heating units kick into overdrive. The department issued the following press release, with carbon monoxide safety tips.

Wind Chill Advisory Issued for Tuesday

By ARLnow.com

Published January 27, 2014 at 8:55AM

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for the Arlington and the D.C. region starting early tomorrow morning.

Forecasters say wind chills as low as 10 below zero are possible Tuesday morning.

Wednesday: APS Closed, Feds Delay Opening, ART Service Limited

By ARLnow.com

Published January 21, 2014 at 10:20PM | Updated January 22, 2014 at 8:33AM

Update at 8:15 a.m. — County government offices and courts will open at 10:00 a.m. From Arlington Alert: “County plows are working around the clock, but road conditions remain slippery. If you must drive, please exercise caution.”

Arlington Public Schools will be closed Wednesday.

Roads Become Covered As Snowstorm Ramps Up

By ARLnow.com

Published January 21, 2014 at 3:30PM | Updated July 11, 2017 at 4:35PM

(Updated at 3:45 p.m.) Road conditions around Arlington are bad and are only expected to get worse as today’s snowstorm increases in intensity around rush hour.

Numerous crashes, involving cars, postal vehicles and buses, have been reported on Arlington’s roads and highways this afternoon. Other vehicles are getting stuck or spinning out of control on snow-covered hills. Sections of George Mason Drive and Carlin Springs Road are particularly treacherous, we hear.

UPDATED: County Facilities Closing at Noon

By ARLnow.com

Published January 21, 2014 at 10:45AM | Updated January 21, 2014 at 11:28AM

(Updated at 11:25 a.m.) Arlington County government offices, facilities, public schools, pools, community centers and courts are closing at noon today due to the winter storm currently bearing down on the area.

All afternoon and evening activities at Arlington public schools have been canceled.

Feds Close, County Gov’t Remains Open

By ARLnow.com

Published January 21, 2014 at 7:55AM

Non-emergency federal employees will have the day off, unless their office requires them to telework.

“Telework-Ready Employees who are scheduled to perform telework on the effective day of the announcement or who are required to perform telework on a day when Federal offices are closed must telework the entire workday or request leave, or a combination of both, in accordance with their agency’s policies and procedures, subject to any applicable collective bargaining requirements,” according to the Office of Personnel Management.