Fairfax City Snowstorm: Will It Melt Monday? Schools Closed, Track Snow Plows

The few residents expecting to hit their regular commuting route Monday morning will find irregular conditions: roads still snow covered, public transportation operating on limited schedules, many area offices and businesses closed and those that are open running on limited staff.

By 8 a.m. Sunday, more than two feet of snow was reported in Fairfax City. Latest snowfall totals.

Fairfax County Public Schools will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. School closing details.

Fairfax City notes:

• On 1/25, City of Fairfax government offices will be closed; administrative leave is in effect for city employees. For a complete list of city services and program schedule: www.fairfaxva.gov , 703-273-1776
• No refuse and recycling collection on Monday, Jan. 25. Monday and Tuesday routes currently are scheduled for collection on Tuesday, Jan. 26.
• Call the City of Fairfax Snow Command Center: call 703-385-2629 to report weather-related issues regarding city street conditions, downed tree limbs and utility wires on public roads in the city.

Monday’s forecast offers a little help to melt the snow, a high of 35 and partly sunny, before clouds roll in Monday night and the overnight temperature falls below freezing. Local hour-by-hour forecast.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe closed state offices on Monday to give crews more time to clear secondary roads. Track snow plows.

“It is a lot of snow, give us some patience,” McAuiliffe said Sunday after a tour of emergency response efforts in Northern Virginia. “We’re doing everything we possibly can.”

Call the City of Fairfax Snow Command Center at 703-385-2629 to report weather-related issues regarding city street conditions, downed tree limbs and utility wires on public roads in the city.

City crews will continue to work 24 hours a day to provide snow removal service on city streets. However, due to the severity of the recent storm, it may take until late Monday for City of Fairfax snow removal crews to reach all residential streets.

Virginia State Police reported more than 2,000 motorists needed assistance with disabled vehicles during the storm. Live traffic updates.

Metro will operate on a limited schedule on Monday, opening at 7 a.m. with limited underground rail service on the Red, Orange and Green lines. Metrobus hours and routes will also be limited. Metro details.