Operating Status Altered Feb. 11 For DC Federal Offices: OPM

UPDATE: Operating Status Altered Feb. 12 For DC Federal Offices: OPM

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WASHINGTON, DC — Federal employees in the greater Washington, D.C., area must leave the office no later than 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, with the option for unscheduled telework, according to the Office of Personnel Management.

Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches are possible for portions of Northern Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia, according to the National Weather Service. The winter storm warning will be in effect from 1 p.m. Tuesday through 7 a.m. Wednesday.

Also See: Snow Estimates Rise In VA; Winter Storm Warning Issued

Frequently Asked Questions, according to OPM:

• Q. Where can I find the current operating status for the Washington, DC area? A. The current Washington, DC area operating status can be found on OPM's website or by downloading the OPM Alert Mobile App.
• Q. Does OPM issue operating status announcements for agencies located outside of the Washington, DC area? A. No. Employees working in Federal agency offices located outside of the “Washington Capital Beltway” must follow the operating status announcements issued by their agency.
• Q. Where can I get additional information about operating status announcements? A. OPM’s Governmentwide Dismissal and Closure Procedures(PDF file) provides information on operating status announcements along with other workplace flexibilities.