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Published January 8, 2018 at 8:15AM | Updated June 29, 2018 at 10:53AM

Ice Training for ACFD Water Rescue Team — While you were enjoying your weekend, snug in your warm home amid 10 degree weather, the Arlington County Fire Department’s water rescue team was using a chainsaw to cut holes in the ice on the Potomac and then jumping in. [Washington Post]

Freezing Rain Still Expected Tonight — A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect tonight, as forecasters expect freezing rain to fall this afternoon and potentially make for a very messy evening commute. [Capital Weather Gang, Twitter]

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published January 13, 2017 at 3:45PM

Ice / freezing rain on windshield (file photo)

County and VDOT crews are already pretreating roads ahead of the potentially snowy and slippery weather.

From NWS:

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Crews Pretreating Roads Ahead of Potentially Slippery Saturday

By ARLnow.com

Published January 13, 2017 at 11:00AM | Updated January 13, 2017 at 2:18PM

“Crews began pretreating roads yesterday and will continue today to prepare for the expected icy weather conditions on the roadways,” Arlington Dept. of Environmental Services spokeswoman Katie O’Brien told ARLnow.com Friday morning.

“Due to the low confidence of this forecast, we are still analyzing the level of response that will be required” on Saturday, O’Brien continued. “A determination of resource levels and time of activation will be made this afternoon.”

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Photos: Remembering the Presidents Day Snow and Ice Storm

By ARLnow.com

Published February 16, 2016 at 1:35PM

Photo courtesy Erinn Shirley

One day ago, Arlington was a frigid winter wonderland, with several inches of snow on the ground. There were dogs playing and kids sledding during the day, and a dangerous glaze of ice courtesy of freezing rain at night.

Today, as of Tuesday afternoon, the temperature was in the mid-40s, most of the snow and ice is gone or turned to slush, and some blue sky can even be seen outside.

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Schools Closed, County Government Open As Frozen Precipitation Turns to Heavy Rain

By ARLnow.com

Published February 16, 2016 at 8:00AM | Updated February 16, 2016 at 8:18AM

APS announced the cancellation decision around 4:30 a.m, as most roads and sidewalks were still icy from freezing rain. Fairfax County Public Schools and many other local school systems made the same call, although D.C. Public Schools are only on a two hour delay.

From APS:

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VDOT Warns of Icy Road Conditions Tonight

By ARLnow.com

Published February 15, 2016 at 12:05PM

County and state road crews are working to keep main roads clear as the snow falls today, but VDOT says conditions may get worse tonight when snow changes to sleet and freezing rain.

VDOT is advising drivers to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary, particularly this afternoon. From a press release:

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published February 14, 2016 at 3:35PM

NWS has issues a Winter Weather Advisory for Arlington, warning of the potential for several inches of snow followed by freezing rain on Monday.

The good news is that Monday is a federal and state holiday, though forecasters say an icy Tuesday morning commute is also a possibility.

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UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published February 28, 2015 at 5:30PM | Updated March 1, 2015 at 11:22AM

Update at 11:15 a.m. — The previous Winter Weather Advisory has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning.

Forecasters warn that sleet and freezing rain will continue through the day. Slippery conditions are already being reported around Arlington. If you absolutely must drive or walk outside today, do so carefully.

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published January 29, 2015 at 4:15PM

Rain is falling around Arlington as of 4:15 p.m.. Forecasters say sleet, freezing rain and snow are possible as temperatures drop this evening.

Already, Dulles International Airport and other parts of Northern Virginia are reporting sleet and freezing rain — raising the possibility of a messy evening commute.

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