Prepare for a snowstorm

January 2019 in Annandale.

With the first snowstorm in 2021 headed our way, here’s what you need to know. 

The National Weather Service is predicting snow three to seven inches of snow on Sunday, a wintry mix on Sunday night, and possibly another one or two inches of snow on Monday. 

Snow plows – VDOT crews were out pretreating roads in Fairfax County on Saturday, and have more than 3,000 trucks staged in Northern Virginia ready to plow. To see where the plows are, visit the VDOT snowplow map.   Visit the VDOT 511 page for traffic conditions.

VDOT recommends putting cars in the driveway so they don’t block snowplows. 

Power – If there’s a power outage, call Dominion, 1-866-366-4357, or report the outage online. 

Transit – Metrobus is operating on a “moderate snow service plan” on Sunday. Metrorail can operate on a normal schedule in snowfall up to six inches. Check on updates here.   

COVID vaccinations – The COVID-19 vaccine clinic for healthcare workers who need second-dose shots scheduled at the Fairfax County Government Center for Sunday, Jan. 31, will close at 12:30 p.m., the Fairfax County Emergency Information blog announced Saturday.  

People who have appointments between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. will not be affected by the early closure and can proceed to their appointment.

People who have appointments after 12:30 p.m. will receive a cancellation notice that will contain a link to reschedule their appointment for the week of Feb. 1. Appointments will be available Feb. 2-6.

Those with an appointment before 12:30 on Sunday but are concerned about traveling may reschedule their appointment to another time this week. Click here for more information.

The COVID-19 vaccination center at the Inova Center for Personalized Health will close early, at 3:30 p.m., on Sunday. People must be in line by 3:30 to get vaccinated.

On Monday, Feb. 1, the Inova vaccine clinic will open late, at 10:30 a.m. People who have an appointment scheduled before 10:30 can come any time on Monday before the clinic closes at 5:45 p.m.