Arlington Snow & Ice Central
Snow Status (Monday, March 25, 7 a.m.): Phase 2 Primary Routes. Snow crews treated bridges overnight to prevent icing where necessary. Primary (red) and secondary (blue) arterials will be treated today. VDOT is treating VDOT roads.
Learn more about the County's snow status phases.
Learn more about the County's snow status phases.
Information & Resources
- Cancellations, Closings & Delays
- Get emergency text messages from Arlington Alert
- Check the County website, Facebook, and Twitter
- Watch the cable channel: Comcast 25/74 & Verizon 39/40
- Tune to 1700AM Arlington, our emergency radio station.
- View current road conditions (live traffic cameras).
- ART Severe Weather Policy and Service Alerts
Snow Plowing
- Arlington County clears snow from County-maintained roads, and County and Schools property.
- Primary routes (red) cleared first.
- VDOT clears state roads (orange on VDOT map).
- Snow plowing status and phases.
- Snowblower Loaner Program — help your neighbors.
Reporting Problems
- Call 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies. Emergency vehicles are equipped for travel on non-cleared roads.
- Plowing: Report streets that need plowing 48 hours after snowfall stops.
- Power outages and downed lines: Call Dominion Power at 888-667-3000.
- Hazardous and fallen trees/branches
- County roads & parks: Call 703-228-6525, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- State Roads: Call VDOT at 888-383-8368.
Snow Removal Ordinance
- Report an uncleared sidewalk.
- Snow Removal Ordinance requires all Arlington property owners to clear snow and ice from public sidewalks adjacent to their property within a designated time period.
- Frequently Asked Questions.
Preparedness & Safety
- Be patient and stay off the roads.
- Have food and water on hand — at least a 3-day supply.
- Park off the street; or coordinate with neighbors to park on one side of the street (minimum 15 ft. required for plows).
- Stay clear of downed power lines and downed trees in their vicinity.
- Remove snow and ice that you are responsible for and keep fire hydrants clear.
- Minimize use of de-icing chemicals.
- Help your neighbors. Lend a hand to a neighbor in need. Or register through Volunteer Arlington or your civic association.
- Read More
SNOW RESOURCES
Snow & Ice CentralClosings, Cancellations & Delays
Snow Plowing
Preparedness & Safety
Ordinance: Clearing Sidewalks
- Ordinance FAQs
CONTACT INFORMATION
Weather Hotlines
Public Schools 866-322-4277
Parks & Recreation 703-228-4715
State Roads
VDOT 888-383-8368
State Roadwork Request
Local Streets
Report a Snow Issue
Snow Service Status Updates 703-228-6485
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
Verizon
1-800-837-4966
Towed Cars During Snow Emergency
Call 703-558-2222