DEVELOPING: Winter weather conditions shut down city services and some streets

It’s snowing pretty heavily in Alexandria, with a winter weather warning in effect until 4 p.m. today (Monday). With that has come a round of closures across town.

The weather has impacted travel around Alexandria. The Alexandria Police Department said the southbound lanes of Quaker Lane from Duke Street to Seminary Road are closed due to hazardous conditions.

There is also a road closure on Beauregard Street from Seminary Road to Fillmore Avenue due to a downed tree.

Notification:: There is a road closure on Beauregard Street from Seminary road to Fillmore avenue. This is due to a downed tree. Please plan your route accordingly. pic.twitter.com/yhxVWpgIkd

— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) January 3, 2022

While Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) are closed, students are still in virtual learning classes today.

The city government announced this morning that all government facilities and courts will be closed today. Included in that are the COVID-19 testing kiosks at Charles Houston Rec Center (901 Wythe Street) and Ben Brenman Park (4800 Brenman Park Drive).

For Monday, Jan 3, all City government facilities and courts will be closed. Emergency personnel should report as scheduled. Visit https://t.co/6vT94DbjgO for more weather-related information and updates.

— AlexandriaVAGov (@AlexandriaVAGov) January 3, 2022

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria announced that it would be closed today as well due to inclement weather today.

Due to inclement weather, we will be closed for business today, but don't worry: all of our animals are safe and warm and receiving excellent care.
If you have a wildlife concern or an animal emergency, please call 703.746.4444. pic.twitter.com/dRoCTYdwtM

— AWLA Alexandria (@AlexAnimals) January 3, 2022

Other city services, including yard waste collection, leaf collection, trash and recycling collection are also suspended today.

Heads up! The following operations are suspended today because the City is closed due to inclement weather. We are re-evaluating services for the rest of the week and will provide more updates later. Need to submit a snow-related service request? Visit https://t.co/Wbj5WSsowA. pic.twitter.com/gXEzXyJbUO

— Alexandria T&ES (@AlexandriaVATES) January 3, 2022

For Monday, Jan 3, 2022 our offices will be closed due to inclement weather. Enjoy the snow and stay safe!

— Alexandria VA SBDC (@alexvasbdc) January 3, 2022

Photo via Josephine Everly/Twitter