Sports

The host Chantilly Chargers finished third while three other Fairfax County high-school teams placed among the top squads at the annual Joe Verciglio Memorial wrestling tournament.

Grassfield High School from Chesapeake won the 16-team competition with 246.5 points. Chantilly had 167.


News

Virginia State Police spent hours scouring a storm drain in the Rose Hill area for a driver who allegedly fled the scene of a crash on I-495 this afternoon (Monday).

Troopers were responding to eastbound I-495 near Eisenhower Avenue around 2:35 p.m. for two vehicle crashes when a third crash occurred, according to state police.


Countywide

Fairfax County students will get a second extra day of winter break.

After a midday lull, snow is starting to fall again across the D.C. area, prompting Fairfax County Public Schools to cancel classes and all activities on its grounds for tomorrow (Tuesday). School-aged child care centers are included in the closures, and all workers not designated as “essential” have been granted administrative leave again.


Around Town

It is safe to say that Monday’s snowstorm has impacted every inch of Fairfax County.

As numerous residents and businesses work to dig themselves out of roughly 6 inches of snow, some storefronts have opened their doors to offer various snow day specials. These include:


Countywide

Northern Virginia’s wary embrace of data centers could have major long-term impacts on both water consumption and wastewater treatment across the region, the Fairfax County Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) says in its annual report for 2024.

The 134-page document offers a status update and recommendations on environmental issues, including land use, air and water quality, transportation, waste management, climate change and ecological conservation.


Countywide

The snowstorm that began overnight has effectively shut down Fairfax County.

After closing most local government offices and facilities, the county announced this morning (Monday) that Fairfax Connector has suspended all bus service, as of 7:46 a.m., and no trash and recycling collection services will be provided today.


News

Fairfax County police are investigating whether a driver might have been speeding when he fatally crashed on Franconia-Springfield Parkway last Friday (Jan. 3).

Officers responded to the parkway near Bonniemill Lane in Springfield at 8:06 p.m. for a single-vehicle crash involving a 2016 Ford van, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.


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Snow on tree branches in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Favorite Local Spots for Sledding — In anticipation of the area’s biggest snow event in years, WaPo readers recommended D.C.-area sledding hotspots that included two places in Fairfax County: Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (1551 Trap Road) and “Mount Reston,” the hill behind Reston’s Unitarian Universalist Church (1625 Wiehle Avenue). [Washington Post]

Metrobus Reduces Service Due to Snow — “Customers should expect disruptions to Metrobus service on Monday, Jan. 6, throughout the region due to snow route detours. Currently, there are no disruptions to Metrorail service, but some reduced service is expected as conditions develop.” [WMATA]

Police Seek Help to Solve 25-Year-Old Homicide — “Surinder ‘Paul’ Sharma was just 43 years old when he was stabbed to death in the Super 7 convenience store he owned on Richmond Highway in Woodlawn, according to Fairfax County police. Now, the police department is calling for the public’s help to solve the case.” [WTOP]

Mosaic District Accessory Shop Closes for Good — Lou Lou Boutiques announced on Dec. 29 that it was permanently closing its stores in D.C. and Merrifield. The business “was one of the first shops to open in the Mosaic District when the outdoor shopping center first opened in 2012.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]

Tysons Company Settles Fraud Allegations — Booz Allen Hamilton will pay the U.S. $15.875 million to settle allegations that one of its subsidiaries “violated the False Claims Act by knowingly submitting fraudulent claims … in connection with a General Services Administration (GSA) task order to supply computer military training simulators and systems to Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, including the Air Force.” [U.S. Attorney’s Office]

Former Lorton Prison Chapel to Get New Congregation — “By next December, a local congregation hopes to hold its first Christmas service at a permanent new home in Lorton — Liberty Chapel.” South County Church is now seeking the Fairfax County Architectural Review Board’s approval “and permits for construction, so the building can be brought up to code and adapted to the congregation’s needs.” [On the MoVe]

New Pavilion Proposed for Lincolnia Park — “The Fairfax County Park Authority invites the community to share their feedback in person at an upcoming public meeting on a proposed pavilion at Green Spring Gardens. The public meeting will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Horticultural Center’s library, located at 4603 Green Spring Road.” [FCPA]

It’s Monday — Expect snow in the morning, turning into a mix of snow and sleet between 10am and 1pm, followed by snow possibly mixed with freezing rain after 1pm. The high will be around 28, and precipitation chances stand at 100%. Night will bring snow mainly before 10pm, with a low of 19. Precipitation chances drop to 80%, with a new snow accumulation of less than an inch. [NWS]


Countywide

Fairfax County Public Schools has called off classes for tomorrow (Monday), giving students an extra day of winter break as the D.C. region braces for what could be its biggest snowstorm in years.

Joining Arlington and other local school districts, FCPS will close its school buildings and offices tomorrow. All activities on school grounds have been canceled, including extracurricular activities, athletic practices and adult education classes, and School Age Child Care centers will also be closed.