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Published April 17, 2026 at 3:45PM

Piney Branch Stream near the Freeman House in Vienna, seen on April 11, 2026 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The drought conditions plaguing parts of Virginia, including Fairfax County, since last fall are officially the worst the state has experienced in almost 20 years.

Yesterday (Thursday), the U.S. Drought Monitor classified over 60% of Virginia as being in a severe drought based on data collected through Tuesday (April 14). That’s the most widespread drought seen in the state since October 2007, surpassing levels recorded during previous droughts in 2008, 2010, 2023 and 2024, according to Fairfax County.

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Fairfax faces ‘moderate heat risk’ with record temperatures possible

By Angela Woolsey and Associated Press

Published April 15, 2026 at 11:15AM

Heat forecast for the D.C. region on April 15, 2026 (via National Weather Service)

Fairfax County will get an early taste of summer over the next couple of days, with temperatures expected to climb into the low to mid-90s.

While the D.C. region is no stranger to those temperatures, it would set records for this time of the year, the county government said on its emergency blog, urging residents to “take heat safety seriously” today and tomorrow (Thursday).

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Freeze Warning and elevated fire threat issued for Fairfax County

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 7, 2026 at 11:45AM | Updated April 7, 2026 at 2:43PM

A dusting of ice on a shrub with berries (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

After a warmer-than-usual start to spring, the D.C. region is expected to be hit overnight with a throwback blast of winter.

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for much of the area, including Fairfax County, starting at midnight and continuing until 9 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday).

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UPDATED: Tornado Watch replaced by Flood Warning for Fairfax County

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 16, 2026 at 11:35AM | Updated March 16, 2026 at 4:11PM

Stream runs into a culvert near the Washington & Old Dominion Trail in Vienna during rain storm (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A Tornado Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued earlier today (Monday) for Fairfax County have been canceled or expired, but an Areal Flood Warning is now in effect until 6:30 p.m.

“Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring,” the 3:33 p.m. alert said. “Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.”

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JUST IN: FCPS to release students early on Monday due to possible storms

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 15, 2026 at 7:30PM | Updated March 15, 2026 at 8:41PM

Fairfax County Public Schools (file photo)

Fairfax County Public Schools will change up its schedule tomorrow (Monday) in anticipation of potentially severe weather, including thunderstorms and even possible tornadoes.

Instead of the more typical two-hour delayed opening, however, FCPS has announced that schools and administrative offices will close three hours early, forcing many families to scramble for last-minute child care plans.

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JUST IN: FCPS to start classes two hours late Tuesday with wintry mix forecast

By Angela Woolsey

Published March 2, 2026 at 8:10PM

Snow on the hood of a Fairfax County school bus (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

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.

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Reston leads Fairfax County in total snowfall from Sunday storm

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 23, 2026 at 11:45AM

Route 7 near Reston Avenue after a crash was cleared on the morning of Feb. 23, 2026 (via VDOT traffic cameras)

Most Fairfax County residents woke up this morning (Monday) to a wintry landscape, but the amount of snow they saw varied depending on exactly where in the county they live.

Snow accumulations from the storm that arrived in the D.C. region yesterday (Sunday) afternoon ranged from a mere inch in the Mount Vernon area to 4.5 inches in Reston, the highest amount recorded in the county, according to preliminary data from the National Weather Service.

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UPDATED: Fairfax County schools cancel Monday classes as snow continues

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 22, 2026 at 4:30PM | Updated February 22, 2026 at 7:10PM

Snow falling around a tree in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

After initially planning a two-hour delay, Fairfax County Public Schools has now canceled classes tomorrow (Monday) as snow has begun to accumulate across the D.C. region.

“Due to the worsening weather conditions, and after careful consideration, all FCPS schools and central offices will now be closed Monday, February 23, 2026,” FCPS said in an update issued shortly after 6:20 p.m.

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DEVELOPING: Winter storm expected in Fairfax County on Sunday

By FFXnow.com

Published February 21, 2026 at 11:00AM

Total snow accumulation forecast for D.C. region on Feb. 22-23, 2026 (via National Weather Service)

Just when the snow and ice from the last winter storm has mostly cleared, another is making its way toward the D.C. region.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the area, including Fairfax County, starting at 3 p.m. tomorrow (Sunday). The alert is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 10 a.m. Monday (Feb. 23).

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Slow winter storm recovery drives D.C. region leaders to seek improvements

By Scott McCaffrey and Angela Woolsey

Published February 13, 2026 at 8:30AM

Snow and ice remain uncleared on a sidewalk along Old Dairy Road in Herndon's Franklin Farm neighborhood (photo by Marie Baraldi)

Fairfax County Public Schools resumed regular classes on Monday (Feb. 9) for the first time since a double whammy of snow and ice hit the D.C. region in late January, but many students still encounter blocked sidewalks and intersections on the way to their school or bus stop.

That was the case earlier this week in the Franklin Farm neighborhood near Herndon, where sidewalks around a school bus stop at Old Dairy Road and Tyburn Tree Court remained stubbornly covered in ice.