01/26/2026
A lot of good information in this update, but I definitely want to give a shout out to our Public Works Department ๏ฟผfor the tremendous job they've done so far getting the roads clear. Plowing snow is hard enough, but the inch of ice on top makes it a lot more difficult. ๏ฟผThank you!
๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฒ: ๐จ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ( #๐ฒ) ๐ผ๐ป ๐ช๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป
The City of Fredericksburg announces road conditions, weather updates, storm safety, and closures/cancellations updates:
๐ช๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐จ๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐:
In coordination with VDOT, we are asking residents to continue to stay off the roads as the snow removal crews work to clear roads today. Please allow crews to operate their equipment and public safety personnel to respond, without unnecessary obstacles.
Night shift crews plowed Priority 1 roads throughout the night, opening shoulders, turn lanes and clearing intersections on Route 1 and Route 3. Priority 1 roads are considered moderate with some cleared pavement and areas with patches of packed snow and ice. Public Works Street crews continue their efforts in clearing and removing snow and ice from City maintained streets today. Crews are moving onto the main Priority 2 roads and into neighborhood streets. Many of these Priority 2 and neighborhood roads were plowed at the beginning of the storm event; however, they are still covered with snow and ice. Crewsโ work will involve plowing the roads and clearing intersections. Public Works Facilities crews are continuing work to clear the sidewalks and walkways adjacent to City facilities for pedestrians and access to the facilities.
Parks & Recreation crews are working to clear parking lots for the Cityโs main parking lots. The Sophia Street Parking Garage is cleared and accessible. The Cityโs contractor will be assisting with removing large snow mounds in the city. Please be advised of โblack iceโ in all areas today.
Equipment that has been in use throughout the storm included thirteen 2 ยฝ ton trucks with spreaders and plows, seven 1-ton trucks with spreaders and plows, and two front end loaders. Additionally, eight trucks with plows are used by other city departments to clear parking lots and entrance areas. Four smaller snow removal pieces of equipment are utilized as well.
City crews and Dominion Energy are prepared to respond to any downed trees and limbs that may impact utility lines if these issues arise. Currently no power outages have been reported in the City.
The forecast calls for continued below freezing temperatures into the single digits overnight into Tuesday morning. This will allow the snow and ice to stick around. Also, โchunksโ of snow that you may see on the roads and sidewalks will take the form of mini boulders. Temperatures are forecasted to not get much above freezing over the next 7-10 days.
Per City Code ยง 66-73 Snow and ice on sidewalks, all owners (residential and businesses) or occupants of properties within the city limits are responsible for the removal of the snow or ice from the sidewalks adjacent to their property within 12 hours after ice has formed or snow has ceased to fall. If the ice forms or snow falls during the night or on Sunday, it shall be removed by noon the following day. Sand or other abrasives may be applied to ice if removal is not feasible. As snowfall has ceased, residents and businesses are reminded of this requirement to clear the adjacent sidewalks and ADA access ramps of snow and ice.
๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐, ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ข๐๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป:
Make preparations for possible power outages that could last over 6 hours. City Leadership has coordinated with our Department of Social Services Director, and there is a plan to open a Shelter and/Warming Centers if prolonged power outages occur. A notification will be sent via FredAlert and shared on the City's website and social media. Please stay alert to changing conditions, practice cold weather safety, and check on your neighbors. Micah will be operating a downtown emergency snow shelter during the day on Monday, January 26. Neighbors experiencing homelessness should come to FXBG Baptist (at the 1016 Caroline entrance) to access the daytime shelter.
If you lose power, there are three ways to report your outage to Dominion Power and track your restoration time: 1) Dominion Energy mobile apps, iPhone [apps.apple.com] and Google [play.google.com]; 2) Dominion Energy website; or 3) Call 866-DOM-HELP (866-366-4357). Stay away from downed poles and power lines. If you see a downed pole or wire, please report it by calling 866-DOM-HELP and staying at least 30 feet away. The line could be energized and dangerous.
๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐น๐ผ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐:
โข The Fredericksburg City Government is closed on Monday, January 26.
โข All courts are closed on Monday, January 26 which include General District Court, Circuit Court, and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
โข Visitor Center is closed Monday, January 26.
โข The Eagle Express Service is closed Monday, January 26.
โข FXBGO! Will NOT be operating on Monday, January 26.
โข The landfill operated by the Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board will be closed on Monday, January 26.
โข City Public Works will not collect solid waste or recycling Monday, January 26
โข Fredericksburg City Public Schools are closed on Monday, January 26.
โข The Fredericksburg Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library is closed on Monday, January 26.
โข Dorothy Hart Community Center is closed on Monday, January 26.
โข Old Mill Park, Alum Spring Park and Motts Run Reservoir are closed until further notice.
๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ง๐ถ๐ฝ๐:
We want to encourage everyone to practice safe shoveling techniques.
โข Dress warmly, making sure to cover your head, fingers and toes
โข Stay hydrated, but avoid heavy meals right before or after shoveling
โข Move only small amounts of snow with each pass of the shovel
โข Push the snow (DO NOT lift the snow)
โข Take frequent breaks
โข Stop shoveling entirely if you feel exhausted
โข Make sure you take care of your neighbors if they are unable to shovel near their occupancy.
โข To avoid extra shoveling, clear private driveways after the plow passes and shovel snow to the right side as you face the street.
Stay informed! Subscribe to the City of Fredericksburg's emergency alerts at FredericksburgAlert.com. Follow on Facebook and Instagram for ongoing updates. Or visit FredericksburgVA.gov for ongoing updates.
Please tune in to the following agencies for weather and safety updates:
โข National Weather Service at Weather.gov
โข Virginia Department of Emergency Management on Facebook and Instagram
โข Virginia Department of Transportation on Facebook and Instagram
