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Published January 5, 2025 at 3:55PM | Updated January 5, 2025 at 4:54PM

A Fairfax County Public School bus in snow (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

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.

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JUST IN: Snow Squall Warning issued for parts of Fairfax County

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 3, 2025 at 3:45PM | Updated January 3, 2025 at 4:53PM

Snow is falling in Merrifield (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Today’s promised warning shot of snow has begun to fall in Fairfax County.

The National Weather Service has issued at “Snow Squall Warning” for parts of the county after one was spotted at 3:27 p.m. in the Annandale and Lincolnia area, moving east at 45 mph.

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VDOT to prep roads for snowstorm that could hit D.C. area

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 3, 2025 at 9:00AM | Updated January 3, 2025 at 9:24AM

An anti-icing truck on Route 123 in Tysons from January 2021 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Though a flurry of flakes rushed through the area in late November, this weekend could bring D.C. area’s first serious snowfall of the season.

The National Weather Service is currently predicting a 70% chance of precipitation today (Friday), with rain likely turning into snow mixed with rain after 3 p.m. Less than half an inch of snow is expected.

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Wintry weather could disrupt holiday travel in Fairfax County

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 23, 2024 at 2:30PM

A sidewalk at the Scout on the Circle development in Fairfax City on a rainy winter day in January 2024 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County could be visited by some wintry weather on Christmas Eve.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the county and other parts of the D.C. area in anticipation of freezing rain and a potential “dusting” of snow tomorrow (Tuesday) from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Northern Virginia under red flag warning for risk of rapid fire spread

By Inside NoVA

Published November 8, 2024 at 10:30AM

A Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department engine in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for high fire danger Friday across much of Northern Virginia.

The warning is in effect from noon to 6 p.m. for Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, eastern Loudoun, northeast Prince William and northern Fauquier.

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Elevated fire danger alert issued, as D.C. area dry spell continues

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 23, 2024 at 3:45PM

The sun shines through trees along a street in McLean (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The D.C. area is facing an increased risk of fires tonight into tomorrow (Thursday) morning, the National Weather Service says.

The NWS has issued a reminder that there’s an “elevated fire danger” until 4 a.m. for Northern and Central Virginia, eastern West Virginia, D.C. and Maryland due to “persistent dry conditions” and “increasing winds,” followed by a cold front tomorrow.

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JUST IN: Multiple storm warnings issued for Fairfax County

By FFXnow.com

Published August 29, 2024 at 4:25PM | Updated August 29, 2024 at 5:05PM

A Fairfax County Fire and Rescue engine drives down Church Street in Vienna during a thunderstorm (photo by Amy Woolsey)

Fairfax County is under several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings this afternoon.

Strong, slow-moving storms popped up over the county shortly before 4 p.m. and have continued to overspread the area. The warnings cover Tysons, Centreville, Vienna, Oakton and other areas.

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D.C. area faces Heat Advisory, air quality issues on Wednesday

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 27, 2024 at 3:45PM | Updated August 27, 2024 at 4:12PM

Sun glare (staff photo by James Jarvis)

This summer is closing out with one final heat wave that’s expected to peak in the D.C. area tomorrow (Wednesday).

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory that’s scheduled to take effect from 1-7 p.m. tomorrow. On top of that, the air quality is expected to enter Code Orange territory for a second straight day, meaning it’ll be unhealthy for people with lung and heart disease, outdoor workers and other sensitive groups to spend time outside.

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Tornado Watch issued, GW Parkway lane closed as Debby nears

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 8, 2024 at 8:30PM

A Tornado Watch has been issued for the D.C. area until 7 a.m. on Aug. 9, 2024 (via National Weather Service/Twitter)

Settle in for a potentially stormy night as Debby, now a tropical depression, is expected to reach the mid-Atlantic region.

The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch for the D.C. area, including Fairfax County, in anticipation of the storm, which first made landfall in Florida as a hurricane on Monday (Aug. 5). Fairfax County also faces a Flood Watch and a Coastal Flood Advisory.

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Another Heat Advisory issued for D.C. area as record-hot summer continues

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 1, 2024 at 1:30PM

A hot summer continues in Fairfax County (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Prepare for more hot, humid weather tomorrow (Friday) as the D.C. area endures its fifth heat wave of 2024.

The National Weather Service has already issued a new Heat Advisory for tomorrow that’s scheduled to take effect from noon to 8 p.m. across the region, including Fairfax County. A similar advisory is now in effect for today (Thursday), prompting the county to activate its heat plan.