FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 17, 2021
The City of Charlottesville is under a Winter Storm Warning until 1 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville is under a Winter Storm Warning until 1 a.m. Friday, February 19. City of Charlottesville government offices will be CLOSED on Thursday, February 18, 2021.
The Charlottesville Police Department would like to remind the community to stay safe on and off of the roads during this winter storm. Streets and sidewalks will likely become treacherous , which will make any type of travel extremely difficult. Our officers will be working around the clock to assist you during emergencies, but avoid all non-essential travel. If you must travel, please drive slowly and allow extra time to arrive at your destination.
DELAYS & SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 -- UPDATED AT 9:00 p.m.
- City of Charlottesville government offices will be CLOSED
- Charlottesville Circuit Court & Clerk’s Office will be CLOSED
- Charlottesville City Schools will be CLOSED. All programs -- including virtual learning and meal delivery -- are cancelled unless otherwise notified. The School Board meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, January 22 at 5pm.
- UPDATE: Trash collection service by County Waste in Charlottesville will NOT be conducted THURSDAY. City crews WILL collect uptown/downtown commercial trash THURSDAY.
PREPARATIONS & CURRENT CONDITIONS
- The City of Charlottesville Public Works crews have been working on pre-treating all roads in the City in advance of the forecasted snow. Tonight, a full snow team will be activated to clear snow and respond to the weather as conditions warrant.
- Should there be significant power outages, the community is encouraged to shelter in place. In the event you are unable to shelter in place safely, you may contact the Emergency Operations Center at 434-979-INFO (4636) to find out what resources are available. The information line will be activated beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday.
| Stay off the snowy and icy roads if possible, but if you have to go out remember: Ice and snow, take it slow—slower speed, slower acceleration, slower steering, and slower braking. #WinterSafety. |
Visit the City's website for additional snow and winter weather information
www.charlottesville.gov/snow
Media Contact
Brian Wheeler
Director of Communications
City of Charlottesville
434-970-3129
wheelerb@charlottesville.gov