[Archived] City of Alexandria Operating Status and Weather Updates: January 4, 2022

For Immediate Release: January 4, 2022

For Tuesday, January 4, City government facilities normally scheduled to open before 10 a.m. will not open until 10 a.m., and courts will be closed. Non-emergency staff may take unscheduled leave or telework with supervisor approval. For Alexandria City Public Schools operating status, visit www.acps.k12.va.us/emergency.

The City is continuing to clear primary and secondary roads after yesterday’s heavy snowfall. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution while traveling and avoid any unnecessary trips. 

Refuse and Recycling Collection

Trash, recycling, yard waste and leaf collection will all slide to Wednesday, January 5. This means Monday’s trash/recycling routes will be collected on Wednesday; Tuesday routes will be collected on Thursday; Wednesday routes will be collected on Friday; and Thursday routes collected on Saturday. 

Clearing Sidewalks and Walkways

Roads are plowed by priority. Snow emergency routes are plowed first, followed by secondary routes, intermediate routes, and then residential streets. The City’s SnowReport system at alexandriava.gov/SnowReport allows residents to view plowing priorities, check the status of individual streets, and submit concerns. To report roadway obstructions, contact Alex311 by calling 703.746.4311 or visiting alexandriava.gov/Alex311.

Clearing sidewalks, driveways, and entrances is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner, occupant, community association, or business. The recent storm event has been declared Level 2. As a result, responsible parties have 48 hours from the end of snowfall at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 3 to clear paths. The deadline for clearing paths and walkways is Wednesday, January 5, at 2 p.m.

Visit alexandriava.gov/Snow for snow shoveling tips, safety, and more details.

For inquiries from the news media only, contact Andrea Blackford, Editorial Communications Manager, at andrea.blackford@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3959.