“The visitor center will also be closed on Sunday, January 25,” the park stated. “While Pine Grove parking area will remain open, crews will be actively working to clear snow, so please use caution and follow all posted closures.”
Park officials said the closure is due to an incoming winter storm and ongoing snow operations. Visitors who choose to hike are urged to use caution while crews work to clear snow and ice from park roads and parking areas.
The event was postponed out of safety concerns tied to extreme cold temperatures. Organizers thanked the community for its patience and said updated plans will move forward on the new February date.
Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday evening in Fairfax County. The crash, which happened during a major winter storm affecting much of the state, is not believed to be weather-related.
As of 11 a.m. Sunday, police had responded to 240 crashes across the Commonwealth since the storm began, 16 of which involved injuries. Drivers are urged to stay off the roads through Monday morning and give space to emergency crews and VDOT plows. Officials also warn that the storm could delay emergency response times:
“All county courts and the Prince William Health District are closed tomorrow [Monday, Jan. 26, 2026],” Prince William County Government announced.
The weather-related closure affects county courts and the Prince William Health District. Other county government operations may vary depending on conditions and department guidance.
“Due to weather conditions, Gate 4 (Russell Road / Commissary Gate) is closed until further notice,” Marine Corps Base Quantico announced. “Use Gate 1 (Main Gate / Fuller Road Gate) to access the Main Side of base.”
The closure affects traffic entering the main side of Marine Corps Base Quantico. No timeline was provided for when Gate 4 will reopen.
Here are the school closures for the region for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
Prince William Schools Closed Monday
A major winter storm continued to intensify across Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg region Sunday, bringing heavy snow this morning with sleet and freezing rain expected later today.
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“All offices in [Manassas Park] City Hall, DSS, Community Center and Public Works are closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather,” the City of Manassas Park announced. “Residents must contact the Police Non-Emergency line at (703) 361-1136 for water/sewer emergencies and after-hours. For electrical emergencies, contact NOVEC at 703-335-0500.”
“Due to the forecasted winter storm, Manassas Park City Library will close at 5 p.m. [today] (1/24) and will be closed through Sunday,” the city stated. “We expect to be back to our normally scheduled hours Tuesday (1/27) at 10 a.m.”
In a live update on Potomac Local News’ YouTube channel, I broke down major changes in the winter storm forecast, including growing concerns about ice, dangerous cold, and the potential for extended power outages across our region.
