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:
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.
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.
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]
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.
If an undefeated record over the course of a dozen games qualifies as a strong start — and it does — the Oakton Cougars are off and running in the girls high-school basketball season.
Two lopsided victories in recent days and a 3-0 mark in its own holiday tournament give the Cougars a 12-0 record, the team’s best start since beginning 13-0 in the 2021-22 campaign.
Local youth soccer players Y-Lan Nguyen from Fairfax and Otu Bisong of Herndon recently were named National Youth Girls and Youth Boys Players of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches.
The players earned the honors as a result of their strong play and production in youth soccer with their Virginia Development Academy (VDA) club teams. Bisong plays for a Herndon team and Nguyen for a squad in Woodbridge.
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.
The McLean Community Center (MCC) is now old enough to qualify for its own “Seniors in Action” program.
The community center will start celebrating 50 years of providing events, cultural enrichment, classes and other services with a special event tomorrow (Saturday) at 7 p.m. in the Alden Theatre (1234 Ingleside Avenue), kicking off a full year of festivities.
A resident was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries from a house fire in the West Falls Church area early this morning (Friday).
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to the 2900 block of Lawrence Drive around 1:42 a.m. Upon arriving at the small, single-family home, firefighters reported that “heavy” fire was visible, and they were told someone was still inside, according to scanner traffic.
