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Cancellations, Delays & Closings

 

Updated 2-15-2010, 9:26 p.m.

  • Arlington County Government offices and Courts are open on time Tuesday, February 16. Arlington Public Schools opening two hours late.
  • Some Parks & Recreation activities are affected. See detailed information below.
  • For snow-related concerns, contact snow@arlingtonva.us (include your street address and block number) or call 703-228-6485 for the latest snow operations updates. If you have a health or safety emergency, call 911.
  • Reporting downed Trees, Branches
    • For trees on County roads, call 703-558-2222
    • For trees and branches on power lines, call Dominion 1-888-667-3000
    • For trees and branches on State roads, call VDOT 1-888-383-8368
    • Fallen trees on a private property not on power lines are property owners responsibility. 
  • Snow Operations Updates & Snow Plowing 101 | Winter Weather Guide
  • image of video camera Meet the Snow Team | image of video camera Common Q&As: Snow Plowing | What's a Snow Spotter? (.pdf)

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Programs & ServicesStatus

Arlington County Government Offices

Open on time

Arlington Public Schools

Sign up for "School Talk" to receive electronic updates

Feb. 16: Opening Two Hours Late

Arlington Public Schools Website

Courts

Open
* Circuit Court: 703-228-7010
* General District Court: 703-228-4485
* Juvenile Domestic Relations Court: 703-228-4495

Detention Center

More info: 703-228-7286

Human Services Facilities and Programs

Open
With the exception of emergency services such as Child Protective Services & Emergency Mental Health Services, all facilities and programs including the Public Health Division follow the Arlington County Government closure schedule.

Note: Flu clinics closed when Arlington County Government is closed.

Libraries

Open

Parks & Recreation, Community Centers, Senior Centers & Other Facilities

Call the PRCR Inclement Weather Line, 703-228-4715, for last minute weather cancellations.

Tuesday, February 16
• All senior centers will open at noon, but lunch programs and transportation service at Walter Reed and Langston-Brown will be cancelled for the day.
• All Enjoy Arlington classes and nature center programs scheduled to start prior to 11:59 a.m. will be cancelled in all buildings.
• All Enjoy Arlington classes and nature center programs with scheduled start time of NOON or later will proceed as scheduled.
• All evening Enjoy Arlington classes and nature center programs will proceed as scheduled.
• All Cultural performances and events will proceed on time as scheduled.
• All Preschool programs will be cancelled.
• The joint use community centers located at Langston and Thomas Jefferson will open at 10:00 am.
• The joint use community centers located at Drew, Carver and Gunston center hours will proceed as scheduled.
• Barcroft, Lee, Madison, Dawson Terrace, Lubber Run, Fairlington and Walter Reed community center hours will proceed as scheduled.
• All sports leagues, clinics and instructional programs will precede on time as scheduled with the exception of those activities scheduled in the Gunston Bubble. All activities scheduled in the Gunston bubble through Friday, February 19 are cancelled.
• The Gunston Bubble will be closed through Friday, February 19 for repairs.
• All synthetic fields are closed through Friday, February 19.
• The Powhatan Springs skate park will be closed through Friday, February 19.
• Arlington Pools: See APS Pools

Transportation and Parking

* Use ART Alerts for updates and visit CommuterPage for the region’s latest transit information.

Parking

Trash Pickup & Recycling

Normal collection has resumed.

 

 

More Information

During a weather emergency, tune to Arlington Virginia Network (AVN) Comcast 25 & 74 and Verizon 39 & 40 for Arlington's weather messages, cancellation & closings information and video Q&A on snow plowing.

For weather-related traffic notices, be sure to sign up for Arlington Alert and tune in to 1700AM Arlington, our emergency radio station.

RELATED RESOURCES

Inclement Weather Hotlines
Public Schools - (Toll free)
866-322-4APS (4277)
PRCR Inclement Weather Hotline
703-228-4715

State roads
VDOT - 888-383-8368
State Roadwork Request

Local streets
703-228-6485
(Note: During a storm, and for a period thereafter, you may hear a recorded status message.)
Report a Pothole (or call 703-228-6570)

Downed power lines
Dominion Power - 888-667-3000

Gas emergencies
Washington Gas - 703-750-1400
or 800-752-7520


Last Modified: March 16, 2010
2100 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201 Tel: 703-228-3000 TTY: 703-228-4611