Arlington County Public Schools Make Jan 17 Weather Decision

ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County Public Schools will open two hours late on Wednesday, Jan. 17 as the region sees snowfall and slippery road conditions.

All schools and offices will open two hours late. Arlington County government offices, courts, and facilities will remain open.

The school district announced the delay to allow for better visibility in the daylight as light snow falls in the area. Arlington County and the surrounding area are under a winter weather advisory through 9 a.m. Wednesday. The area is receiving around an inch or two of snow, but forecasters say freezing temperatures create hazardous conditions for the morning commute.

Commuters will have limited visibility and are urged to use caution on snow-covered roads. Expect temperatures to remain below freezing throughout the day.

The updated advisory applies to the District of Columbia, Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park, Fairfax County, Arlington County, Falls Church, Alexandria, Stafford County, Spotsylvania County and Loudoun County.

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