Fredericksburg City Schools Alters Friday Schedule Due To NWS Advisory

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Friday's winter weather prompted Fredericksburg City Public Schools to issue a Code Red, closing all schools and offices on Friday, according to FCS

"All schools are closed and all activities are cancelled on Friday, December 5 due to the forecast for hazardous weather conditions," according to an alert on the FCPS website. "Slick icy roads and sidewalks are expected in the area."

• School is closed for students and staff.
• 12-month employees should not report.
• Essential workers should contact their supervisor regarding report times.

A winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service at 4:36 a.m on Friday for Northern Virginia, central Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

The Baltimore-Washington region can expect to see snow accumulations of about 1 inch, which could potentially cause icy conditions during the morning commute, according to the NWS forecast.

"Given temperatures will be in the 20s, snow is expected to accumulate on all untreated surfaces. A light snow will overspread the advisory area, with slightly higher amounts possible in any banding feature," according to NWS. As snow winds down, a light freezing drizzle is possible into the afternoon."

The winter weather advisory will remain in effect until 4 p.m. on Friday.