Stafford County Winter Storm Fern Update 2 – Stafford County Government Closed Monday, January 26

Stafford County Government will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. On Friday, January 23, 2026, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors declared a local State of Emergency in Stafford County following Governor Abigail Spanberger declaring a State of Emergency for the Commonwealth. 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.

The National Weather Service is forecasting 2 to 4 additional inches of snow today, with a mix of sleet and freezing rain. Ice accumulation of 0.1-0.3 inches is expected, with up to one-quarter inch possible. A prolonged period of dangerously cold wind chills in the single digits or subzero is expected through the middle of next week. Please check on elderly neighbors and bring animals inside, as hypothermia can set in quickly in these conditions.

If you see a downed power line, never touch it. You may report it to Dominion Energy at 1-866-DOM-HELP (366-4357) or NOVEC at 1-888-335-0500.

Other closings include the following:

• Stafford County Public Schools - Monday, January 26
• The Regional Landfill and Belman Road Recycling - Monday, January 26
• All Stafford County courts - Monday, January 26
• Stafford County Board of Supervisors Meeting Canceled - Tuesday, January 27

Micah Ministries operates an emergency snow shelter at Fredericksburg Baptist Church in the City of Fredericksburg. It will remain open day and night through the storm. For more information, please visit Micah Ministries' website. Please visit www.staffordcountyva.gov/emergency for updates and information for Winter Storm Fern. Decisions for any changes to government operations will be published on this page. For updates on Parks and Recreation activities, closures, or cancellations, please subscribe to Stafford Alert.

Any DMV-identified identification or driver's licenses expiring this week will be extended for 30 days, according to the state of Virginia.