The region saw a flurry of snow last night, but with temperatures warming up much of that is already melting.
In all, the National Weather Service said Alexandria accumulated 6.4 inches, roughly average for the area but slightly less than neighboring Hybla Valley’s 8.5 inches (in the city’s defense, it’s cold out).
School was closed for “traditional snow days” in January, but this month students aren’t so lucky as classes go to “synchronous learning” tomorrow.
According to a message send out by Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt, all schools will implement synchronous virtual learning for students while staff will participate in a virtual workday due to snow.
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.
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.
While it’s clear blue skies this Tuesday afternoon, Alexandria could see a return of winter weather tomorrow (Wednesday).
The National Weather Service is warning that there’s a chance for snow and sleet tomorrow with a freezing rain likely overnight.
Between two and four inches of snow and icy conditions are expected Sunday in and around Alexandria.
A National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory is in effect in Alexandria from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Alexandria is forecast to get a light dusting of snow, according to the National Weather Service, but the City of Alexandria put out an alert warning that it could be enough to affect commuters.
“The National Weather Service has advised that snow is likely Thursday, January 16 through the early evening and may impact the evening commute,” the release said. “Visibility may be reduced, and snowfall may be present on roadways between 5 and 8 p.m. Our area will most likely see a light dusting of snow, but accumulation may be up to 0.5 inches.”
Alexandria City Public Schools will open with a two-hour delay on Thursday (Jan. 9).
The announcement from Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt was made on Wednesday night.
Alright! Last snow post: for now.
Snow stopped falling a few days ago, but it’s still all around the city and is still having some residual impacts.
While most of the streets in Alexandria are relatively clear of snow, Alexandria City Public Schools announced that schools and offices will switch to asynchronous instruction tomorrow (Wednesday).
Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt said the announcement is the result of concerns about safety for staff and students.
The snow has cleared up and it’s sunny today, with sunny/partly cloudy conditions for the rest of the week until Friday night and Saturday morning, when it’s expected to snow again.
There’s a 70% chance for snow on Friday night, down to 40% on Saturday morning.
