[Archived] City of Alexandria Winter Weather Update

All City of Alexandria government offices and facilities will close to the public at 3 p.m. today, January 21, due to winter weather. All meetings scheduled for tonight have been cancelled or postponed. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Storm.

The City of Alexandria remains under a Winter Storm Warning until 11 p.m. tonight, with subfreezing temperatures expected overnight. With the heaviest snowfall expected during the afternoon commute, residents are asked to carefully consider their personal safety before attempting to travel, to avoid dangerous driving conditions or becoming stranded.

Other tips for “weathering the storm:”

Visit the winter preparedness tips webpage and make sure you’re prepared for frigid temperatures.
Check on friends and neighbors to make sure they have heat and are safe.
For more information or to report a City-related problem, call 703.746.HELP (4357).
If your power goes out, report it to Dominion Virginia Power at 1.866.366.4357 or at their website, www.dom.com. To report a broken water main or problems with water service, contact Virginia American Water at 1.800-452.6863.
Follow the law to keep your sidewalks clear following the storm. For details, see www.alexandriava.gov/Snow
Learn more about what the City does when snow is in the forecast: www.alexandriava.gov/SnowFAQ

City Parking Lot Early Closures

On Tuesday, January 21, City-owned parking garages will close early. Courthouse Garage (111 S. Pitt St.) will close at 11 p.m. Union Street Garage (220 N. Union St.) will close at 11 p.m. Market Square Garage (108 N. Fairfax St.) will close at midnight. In the event that your car is parked in the garage after closing, please call 877.385.4113 and staff will open the garage to release your vehicle.

City-owned surface parking lots will not permit overnight parking Tuesday night, to allow crews to plow, including lots at 517 Cameron St., 120 N. Patrick St., and 112 S. Henry St.

All City-owned parking facilities will reopen Wednesday, January 22, at their regularly scheduled time. For more information, contact Republic Parking at 703.549.3237.