While accumulations are limited, today’s snowfall was substantial enough to convince Fairfax County Public Schools to delay classes tomorrow (Tuesday).
All schools and central offices will open two hours late tomorrow after the National Weather Service issued an advisory warning of potentially challenging travel conditions during the morning rush hour.
Currently scheduled to remain in effect until 10 a.m. tomorrow, the Winter Weather Advisory forecasts that a mix of precipitation will continue overnight, with up to 1 inch of snow and one-tenth of an inch of ice possible.
More from the advisory:
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST TUESDAY…
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE…Portions of central Maryland and northern and northwest Virginia.
* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The primary threat to travel will be overnight from a wintry mix, which could briefly be snow or sleet but primarily fall as freezing rain. Precipitation will change to plain rain by mid morning Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
With schools opening late, FCPS has canceled a number of morning activities, including preschool and special education classes, though child care centers will still open at 8 a.m.
The full message from FCPS is below.
Due to expected winter weather, all FCPS schools and central offices will open two hours late on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This means all schools will begin two hours after their regularly scheduled start times.
Central and school office 12-month employees must report to work in person no later than 10 a.m. Telework-eligible employees may telework or take unscheduled leave. Please check in with your supervisor to report your status. Central offices will open to the public at 10 a.m.
The following activities in schools and on school grounds are canceled or delayed:
- Morning preschool and special education classes are canceled.
- Full-day preschool, special education, and Early Head Start/PreK classes start two hours later than the regular schedule.
- Morning field trips are canceled.
- Morning transportation for high school academy classes is canceled. Transportation will be provided for academy classes that start after 12:45 p.m.
- Adult High School and GED courses will start two hours later than the regular schedule.
- Homebound instruction will begin at 10 a.m.
School Age Child Care (SACC) and Beyond the Bell (BTB) centers will open at 8 a.m. Afternoon preschool classes will start on their regular schedule and Adult and Community Education (ACE) classes will start on time.
Additional updates will be available on the FCPS website and the FCPS mobile app.
Sincerely,
Fairfax County Public Schools
