A child in McLean is safe and sound after getting caught in a culvert while playing in the snow this afternoon (Monday), the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) says.
Firefighters responded to the 1900 block of MacArthur Drive around 4:45 p.m. after receiving reports of a trapped child.
Though it ground most activity in the D.C. region to a halt yesterday (Sunday), Winter Storm Fern ultimately came up short of last year’s biggest winter event in terms of total snowfall.
The storm dumped between 5.5 inches and 8.5 inches of snow and sleet on different parts of Fairfax County, according to unofficial measurements taken by National Weather Service staff and trained spotters.
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A sewage spill in the Potomac River northwest of D.C. last week has not affected drinking water in Fairfax County, the local water utility says.
The spill occurred in Montgomery County, Maryland, along Clara Barton Parkway, which hugs the northern edge of the Potomac River near Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park. The spill was caused by a DC Water sewer pipe that collapsed late Monday, Jan. 19, shooting sewage out of the ground and into the river.
Fairfax County government offices and schools will remain closed tomorrow (Tuesday), as work continues to clean up roads after yesterday’s Winter Storm Fern.
In addition to closing schools for a second day, Fairfax County Public Schools is canceling all activities on school grounds, including extracurricular programs, team practices, field trips, middle school after-school programs, and adult education classes.
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The U.S. Treasury Department has canceled $21 million in contracts with Tysons-based consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, claiming that the firm failed to protect sensitive taxpayer data.
All of the firm’s 31 contracts with the Treasury were cut in an attempt to increase “Americans’ trust in government,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said today (Monday) in a press release.
A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for Fairfax County, suggesting the icy conditions currently slowing travel across the region could continue for a while.
The advisory is set to take effect at 7 p.m. tonight (Monday) and stay in place until 11 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday). Current forecasts indicate that temperatures could remain below freezing through the rest of this week, with highs topping out at 24 degrees on Wednesday (Jan. 28).
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) officials say they are generally pleased with results of 2025 customer-satisfaction data at its facilities.
“Customers like our airports,” Gene Sutch, MWAA’s director of revenue strategy and analysis, said last Wednesday (Jan. 21) in a briefing to the authority’s business administration committee.
Fairfax County Public Schools’ first comprehensive redistricting effort in 40 years is complete.
The Fairfax County School Board voted 8-3 at its meeting last Thursday (Jan. 22) to approve the revised school boundaries recommended by Superintendent Michelle Reid after an 18-month review focused on addressing overcrowding, split feeders and other issues created over decades of piecemeal adjustments.
Brace for Extreme Cold — “The National Weather Service warns that temperatures and wind chills are projected to plunge below zero this week and will likely remain below freezing through at least Friday night. These temperatures will create hazardous conditions, which will impact road/sidewalk clearing and water main issues.” [Fairfax County Emergency Information]
No Fairfax Connector Bus Service — After initially planning to provided limited Sunday service, Fairfax Connector announced last night that it will suspend service today (Monday) based on challenging road conditions after Winter Storm Fern. “Service decisions are subject to change as road conditions require. Please visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/operatingstatus for additional service status updates.” [Fairfax Connector]
Free School Breakfast Bill Advances — “Senate Bill 4 by Sen. Danica Roem, D-Prince William, and House Bill 96 by Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, D-Alexandria, narrows the scope of free meals provided to students to just breakfast, and would have the state reimburse reimburse each school for the breakfasts they provide. After clearing the Senate and Education Committee unanimously on Thursday, it will be further deliberated in the Finance and Appropriations Committee.” [Virginia Mercury]
Bill Calls for Study of Snow Treatment Alternatives — “A bill from Sen. Danica Roem (D-Manassas) would direct the Virginia Department of Transportation to study the pros and cons of salting methods and alternatives. Many options have been proposed around the country, such as calcium or magnesium chloride and mixtures including sand, cat litter and even beet juice.” [VPM News]
Va. Could Rejoin Emissions Reduction Compact — “Virginia’s newly elected Democratic Attorney General Jay Jones took action Thursday that creates a pathway for Virginia to rejoin the carbon market called the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI.” Jones filed a motion that could allow the state to settle or withdraw from a lawsuit over then-Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s withdrawal from the multi-state initiative. [Inside Climate News]
Lawsuit Over Solitary Confinement Allowed — “A class action lawsuit alleging that the Virginia Department of Corrections has violated its ‘Step Down’ program by arbitrarily keeping people confined solitarily for long periods of time will be allowed to move forward, a federal district judge ruled this week.” Vienna Del. Holly Seibold (D-12) said she was concerned about the treatment of people in restorative housing after visiting Red Onion State Prison last year. [Virginia Mercury]
Hawk Freed From Batting Cage Jam — “A hawk was rescued from a park in Annandale after it got caught in a batting cage. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter said animal control officers responded to a call last week that a hawk got stuck in a batting cage at Pine Ridge Park … Officers quickly helped to free the hawk and safely released it back into the wild.” [DC News Now]
Affordable Housing Waitlists Opening Soon — “The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) is opening the application waitlist for the Project-Based Voucher units from Feb. 2 through Feb. 8. Properties accepting waitlist applications are part of the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) – Project-Based Voucher program,” which “generally serves households with … up to 50 percent of the median income.” [Annandale Today]
It’s Monday — Expect a mostly sunny day with highs around 27 degrees and winds ranging from 11 to 16 mph, potentially reaching 28 mph. Night will be mostly clear, with lows near 2 degrees and wind chills as low as -7. The west wind will blow at 7 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. [NWS]
