Most Fairfax County residents woke up this morning (Monday) to a wintry landscape, but the amount of snow they saw varied depending on exactly where in the county they live.
Snow accumulations from the storm that arrived in the D.C. region yesterday (Sunday) afternoon ranged from a mere inch in the Mount Vernon area to 4.5 inches in Reston, the highest amount recorded in the county, according to preliminary data from the National Weather Service.
More local snowfall totals reported by the NWS shortly before 10 a.m.:
- Reston: 4.5 inches, recorded at 6 a.m. by an NWS employee)
- Dunn Loring: 3.5 inches, recorded at 5:30 a.m. by a trained spotter)
- Herndon: 3.3 inches, recorded at 8 a.m. by an NWS employee)
- Fairfax Station: 3 inches, recorded at 7:45 a.m. by a trained spotter)
- West Springfield: 3 inches, 8:20 a.m. by a trained spotter)
- Vienna: 2.7 inches, 8:09 a.m. by a trained spotter)
- Lake Barcroft: 2.5 inches, 7 a.m. by a trained spotter)
- Dulles International Airport: 2 inches, official NWS observation taken at 7 a.m.)
- Mount Vernon area: 1 inch, recorded at 7 a.m. by a community volunteer)
The snowfall data confirms that, as expected, this was a more ordinary winter storm for Fairfax County than the one that passed through on Jan. 25, dropping over 8 inches of snow in some spots mixed with sleet and ice that hardened into immovable “snowcrete” due to a prolonged period of extreme cold.
This time, the snow will likely melt more rapidly with temperatures projected to stay above freezing during the day, peaking at a high of 55 degrees on Wednesday (Feb. 25), per the NWS’ current forecast.
Impacts from the storm have been relatively limited. As of 11:15 a.m., Dominion Energy had 1,458 customers in Fairfax County without power, down from around 5,000 customers last night.
According to Fairfax Alerts, a downed tree on Old Dominion Drive required the road to close between Spring Hill Road and Dominion Reserve Drive in McLean around 9:40 a.m.
A crash on Route 7 at Reston Avenue also temporarily blocked all travel lanes, but the lanes reopened by 10:40 a.m. The Virginia Department of Transportation’s traffic cameras suggest most major roads are clear of snow, though some slick or icy spots could still be hazardous for drivers.
Fairfax Connector is operating most routes on a holiday weekday schedule. A few routes — 152, 161, 162, 703, 803 and 924 — were reduced to a Saturday schedule with snow detours, as of 10:20 a.m.
Update 10:20 a.m. – The following routes are operating on a Saturday schedule with snow detours: 152, 161, 162, 703, 803, and 924. We also continue to operate Holiday Weekday service. Wondering what routes operate on Holiday weekday service? Click here➡️ https://t.co/HsiK5P8Rc2
— Fairfax Connector (@ffxconnector) February 23, 2026
Fairfax County government offices, libraries and courts are closed for the day, but the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services announced this morning that it will provide trash and recycling services as usual. The I-66 Transfer Station and I-95 Landfill Complex are also open.
Service: February 23, 2026
County trash/recycling are on a regular schedule today. For private collection, contact your hauler.
I-66 Transfer Station/I-95 Landfill Complex are open.
For questions, Customer Service 703-802-3322 or email DPWESSWMPTrashCS@fairfaxcounty.gov— Fairfax County Public Works (@ffxpublicworks) February 23, 2026
In the Town of Vienna, all primary roads were plowed by 8 a.m., and crews had moved on to clearing secondary roads.
“Due to the weight of heavy snow and high wind overnight, several trees and power lines are down throughout Town including Locust Street between Cottage and Courthouse, Park Street at Harmony Drive, Echols Street between Berry Street and Branch Road, Church Street at Glyndon, and Sherwood Drive,” the town said. “Drivers should avoid these areas.”
The Town of Herndon opened its administrative offices at 10 a.m. after a two-hour delay and is offering “liberal leave” throughout the day to eligible employees.
“Designated emergency service personnel are required to report to work during inclement weather and emergency situations, regardless of Town status,” the town said.
Fairfax City opened municipal offices to the public at 10:30 a.m., and its CUE Bus service is operating according to its regular schedule.
The city’s General District Court is closed, and parks and recreation programs for school-age children have been canceled in alignment with Fairfax County Public Schools, which called off classes for the day. The city will pick up trash and recycling today, but not yard waste or debris.
