Tag: weather
Residents urged to clear sidewalks
Nice job, neighbor. With schools reopening Wednesday (two hours late), Fairfax County Public Schools urges residents to remove snow and ice from sidewalks to ensure safety for children who walk to school and bus stops. “Neither the Virginia Department of Transportation nor the county clears snow and ice from public walkways,” a message from FCPS … Continued
Tips for getting through another snowstorm
The snowstorm seems to be winding down, after dumping about five to seven inches on Annandale. It’s better to avoid going out but if you must, call 511 or visit the traffic information section on the VDOT website to check road conditions and review the snow driving tips on the Fairfax County Emergency Information blog. … Continued
Annandale digs out after major snowstorm
Columbia Pike, Annandale. The main roads in Annandale are in pretty good condition following the snowstorm that dumped about 10 inches of snow on the area overnight. Many neighborhood streets aren’t very clear, though. Bradley Circle in Broyhill Crest. Digging out in front of the Cue Club in the Annandale Shopping Center on Columbia Pike. … Continued
Annandale gets around 10 inches of snow
Looks like the monster snowstorm dumped about 10 inches of snow in Annandale, as the ruler shows. Here are some snowstorm things you need to know: Plowing Check the map on the VDOT website for the status of street plowing. For real-time traffic updates and road conditions, call 511, use the 511app, or visit the … Continued
Major snowstorm on the way
Annandale, 2011. Get ready, Annandale, it looks like a major snowstorm is heading out way. Predictions call for the snow to start between 7 and 10 p.m. tonight with a total accumulation of 6 inches or more. Gov. Terry McAuliffe already declared a state of emergency Feb. 11, which empowers VDOT, the National Guard, other … Continued
Prepare for deep freeze tonight
Looks like we’re in for some severe weather: The National Weather Service is predicting high winds tonight with a low temperature of about 7 degrees and a wind chill values as low as 11 degrees below zero. There will be more of the same tomorrow, with a high near 15 degrees, wind gusts as high … Continued
High winds predicted for tomorrow, power outages possible
A wind advisory is in effect for Annandale on Friday, Jan., 3. The high temperature for tomorrow will be just 22 degrees, the National Weather Service predicts. About an inch of snow is expected, along with winds up to 30 miles per hour and gusts up to 46 mph. All that means icy roads and … Continued
Winter grips Annandale in icy fingers
Winter weather has finally arrived in Annandale, with sleet, freezing rain, and snow, making for some headaches on Monday, Dec. 9, including traffic tie-ups, downed trees, a power outage in the Columbia Pines area, and a large sink hole on Hummer Road near Pleasant Way, caused by a water main break. A car got stuck … Continued
Winter facilities needed to prevent hypothermia among the homeless
The approaching cold-weather season might be dismal and unpleasant for a lot of us, but it’s life-threatening for the area’s growing homeless population. During the winter, the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter, as part of the Fairfax County Hypothermia Prevention Program, works with a network of religious facilities to provide the homeless with a warm place … Continued
Scene around A-Town: Winds destroy shopping cart shelter
In addition to lots of tree damage around Annandale, the storm with high winds and pounding rain on Friday night knocked over a shopping cart shelter in the Giant parking lot. No one was hurt but a parked car was damaged.
Major storms hitting Annandale today
Dark skies over Annandale this morning. Another storm on the way this afternoon While Annandale is being hit with heavy rain and strong winds this morning, a second, even more severe storm is expected to strike the area between 2 and 8 p.m., with winds predicted up to 80 miles per hour. To prepare, secure … Continued
Video documents flooding in Annandale
Heavy rains dumped about 2.5 inches of water on Northern Virginia June 10, causing flooding throughout the region. Bob Kovacs shot this video of flooded streets in the Columbia Pines and Broyhill Crest neighborhoods in Annandale this evening, showing people walking across Murray Lane in knee-deep water. Nearby, the storm knocked a tree down, damaging … Continued
Major snowstorm predicted
With 5 to 9 inches of snow predicted for Annandale on Wednesday, March 6, here’s what you need to know: For snow removal on public roads, contact VDOT, at 800/367-7623 (800/FOR-ROAD). Visit the Northern Virginia snow tracking section of the VDOT website for status reports. To report a power outage, access the online form on … Continued
Trees, power lines down in Annandale
A large tree brought down the power lines on Sleepy Hollow Road in front of the Sleepy Hollow Recreation Association. Last night’s storm knocked down trees and power lines throughout the Annandale area. But based on a quick drive around Annandale, we seem to have been hit less hard by Sandy than the Derecho, which … Continued
Hurricane Sandy douses Annandale with heavy rain
Update: Photos taken about 4:30 p.m. Braddock Road at Backlick. Drainage ditch at Calvert Street and Beverly Street in Annandale Acres. Gallows Road Wayne Drive and Murray Lane in Broyhill Crest. Sleepy Hollow Road. This photo and others below were taken at about 12:15. We’ll report on new information on dealing with the storm as … Continued