Weather

Sentara Adjusts Care During Weather

By Uriah Kiser
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical center sits at 2300 Opitz Boulevard in Woodbridge.

“Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and the Sentara Lake Ridge Emergency Department remain open during weather events,” Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center posted. “Sentara Medical Group (SMG) Primary Care and Community Care offices will be closed for in-person appointments on January 26 but are available for telehealth appointments during normal business hours.”

Several other Sentara services will be closed Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather, including SMG specialty offices such as General Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Gynecology, as well as Cardiac Rehab, Wound Care, and Sentara Urgent Care – Port Potomac in Woodbridge. Hospital emergency departments will continue operating as normal.

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Weather

Stafford Government Closes Monday

By Uriah Kiser

“Stafford County Government will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather,” Stafford County Government announced. “The Governor and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) ask that residents continue to stay off the roads to allow VDOT to clear them as quickly as possible and for first responders to reach emergency calls.”

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Prince William

Scenic Drive Closes at Forest Park

By Mauriah Church-Barbour
[Submitted Photo].

“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.

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Traffic

Fatal Crash in Fairfax Leads State Police Storm Response Summary

By Uriah Kiser

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:

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Quantico

Gate 4 Closed Due to Weather

By Uriah Kiser
The Iwo Jima statue outside the Fuller Gate at Quantico Marine Corps Base

“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.

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