Appalachian & Mid-Atlantic Region•Capital: Richmond
Virginia Snow Day Predictor
VA
Virginia spans coastal tidewater flats to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William) features heavy DC commuter traffic.
Typical Closure Threshold
2 to 5 inches (Northern VA: 3 to 6 inches)
Climate Classification
Humid Subtropical / Blue Ridge Highland
Average Annual Snow Days
4–10 days (Shenandoah/Blue Ridge: 15–25 days)
Virginia Cities & School Districts
Select your city below for localized school closure probability forecasts and district contacts.
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Department of Transportation Plowing Operations
VDOT manages over 2,500 plows and pre-treats the I-95, I-66, and I-81 corridors.
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School Closure Decision Framework
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and Loudoun County Public Schools balance suburban roads with unpaved western rural bus routes.
Virginia Snow Day FAQs
Q:How does Fairfax County (FCPS) decide on snow days?
FCPS teams inspect conditions starting at 3:00 AM, conferring with VDOT and local meteorologists to announce decisions by 5:00 AM.