A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from the National Weather Service for a snow storm forecast to start this afternoon, but the City of Alexandria is warning residents not to wait too long before clearing snow off their sidewalks.
In an alert, the City of Alexandria reminded locals that they have between 24-72 hours to clear off the pavement adjacent to their property, depending on the severity of the snowfall.
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
❄️ Today’s weather: Snow is expected to begin mainly after 1pm with a high near 35 and calm winds shifting to southeast at 6 mph in the afternoon. There is a 90% chance of precipitation, with 1 to 3 inches of new snow possible. Expect more snow on Tuesday night with a low around 31, light and variable winds becoming northeast at 6 mph after midnight, and a 100% chance of precipitation. An additional 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulation is possible.
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt announced that the schools will have a half-day so students and staff can return home before an anticipated winter storm.
In a message sent out at 5:25 p.m. today (Monday), Kay-Wyatt wrote that schools will dismiss around noon before the storm hits. It’s estimated Alexandria could see as much as 4-6 inches of snow.
Five Del Ray businesses are shortlisted finalists for the neighborhood’s coveted Heart of Del Ray award to be given this Friday, Valentine’s Day.
The Del Ray Business Association gives the annual award. Anyone can cast a vote for their business of choice here.
Add a new ranking to Alexandria’s accolades: it ranks significantly higher than average in Virginia and Northern Virginia specifically for gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
The increase reflects a national trend of STI cases climbing in recent years, but the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) said the City ranks above the state and regional average in gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis cases.
A large mixed-use building in Old Town was sold last week for $38.85 million, Washington Business Journal first reported.
The sale is of Tavern Square, a building consisting of 421 King, 123 N Pitt, and 110 and 132 N Royal Streets, which occupies a full city block in Old Town Alexandria. The 171,738-square-foot property contains a mix of retail and office uses. The release notes the building was renovated back in 2019 to add a fitness center, a new conference center and more.
While it’s mostly clear blue skies today, the forecast calls for a couple inches of snow tomorrow afternoon.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Alexandria and other nearby localities. Snow is expected to start tomorrow afternoon and continue through Wednesday.
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge will be opening tomorrow (Saturday) to let a superyacht pass.
The bridge is scheduled to open at 4:45 a.m. and is estimated to be open for 15-20 minutes.
It’s been a big week for ALXnow in particular with reporter James Cullum and Netsanet Hailu welcoming a new daughter Blanquita ‘Coco’ Cullum.
Elsewhere across Alexandria, some of the fallout continued from last week’s mid-air collision as new air restrictions around National Airport went into place.
Parents with children ages 3 and 4 in Alexandria, mark your calendar: registration at the city’s ALX Preschool is scheduled to kick off on Monday, Feb. 17.
ALX Preschool is a program run by the Department of Community and Human Services, Alexandria City Public Schools, Center-based and Family Child Care homes to offer pre-school access — which can be famously cost-prohibitive in Alexandria — to families in need.
There’s a big Kendrick Lamar concert in New Orleans with some people playing football before and after.
Super Bowl LIX and Puppy Bowl XXI are this Sunday, Feb. 9, and bars and restaurants around Alexandria have specials and events.
