The City of Lynchburg is anticipating snow and a heavy wintery mix beginning early Tuesday morning, February 11 and continuing through Wednesday afternoon, February 12 with snow and sleet accumulations between two and four inches and up to one-half inch of ice. The Department of Public Works is prepared to respond with spreader and plowing operations conducted as needed. 

City of Lynchburg municipal offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 11. 

The public is encouraged to avoid travel if at all possible and use extreme caution if travel is necessary. Slow down, take extra time and watch out for spreader trucks. Please only call 911 in case of an emergency.

PUBLIC WORKS

The Department of Public Works is prepared for this event and will have crews working 12-hour shifts with spreader and plow operations conducted as needed.

As always, priority will be placed on primary and secondary roads with plowing of residential streets conducted only if two inches or more of snow accumulation occurs. Based on the forecast of more than two inches of snow, it is anticipated that residential streets will be plowed.

Abandoned vehicles found parked on roadways during plowing operations will be towed per Lynchburg Police Department.

Trash collection for Tuesday, February 11 will be picked up following the normal schedule. If snow becomes too heavy and plowing operations begin, Tuesday's trash will be picked up Friday, February 14.

PARKING

Please limit parking in the street. Many Lynchburg streets are very narrow, and vehicles parked on both sides of an already narrow street leave little room for plows and slows down clearing of streets. If you have a driveway, please use it or coordinate with neighbors to voluntarily park on one side of the street.

To help facilitate more effective clearing of streets, downtown residents may park in City parking decks and lots beginning tonight, Monday, February 10 after 5:00 p.m. through Wednesday morning, February 13 at 8:00 a.m. During this time, regular parking enforcement operations will be suspended.

LYNCHBURG WATER RESOURCES

Residents who experience water service disruptions can call Lynchburg Water Resources at 434.455.4250. 

When temperatures fall below freezing, pipes can leak due to expanded, frozen water within. For tips on properly preparing indoor pipes and protecting them from freezing or breaking, visit https://www.lynchburgva.gov/554/Prevent-Freezing-Pipes.

LYNCHBURG REGIONAL AIRPORT

For flight status information, visit https://flylyh.com/.
 

OTHER SERVICES 

• The Main Branch of the Lynchburg Public Library, 2315 Memorial Avenue, will be closed on Tuesday, February 11.
• The Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main Street, will be closed on Tuesday, February 11.
• The Lynchburg Museum, 901 Court Street, will be closed on Tuesday, February 11.
   

POWER OUTAGES

It is anticipated that ice accumulation on trees and power lines may cause numerous power outages. To report a power outage to Appalachian Power (AEP), call 800.956.4237. Outages can also be reported online by entering your zip code on the AEP website. For more information and tips on what actions to take during a power outage, please visit: https://www.ready.gov/power-outages.   

GLTC

GLTC bus service will operate on a modified schedule with the possibility of some detours in place due to snow and ice. Details are available at www.gltconline.com.

SIGN UP FOR LYNCHBURG ALERTS

Get critical information about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Lynchburg Alerts notifications. This system enables you to receive critical information quickly in a variety of situations like severe weather, road closures and more. To sign up or to update your existing information, visit https://www.lynchburgva.gov/212/Lynchburg-Alerts.

COLD WEATHER TIPS

The City of Lynchburg encourages everyone to protect themselves against serious health problems that can result from prolonged exposure to the cold. It is extremely important to take precautions when spending time outdoors as frostbite and hypothermia can be a real possibility. For tips on lowering your risk, please visit https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold-during.

PET SAFETY

Don’t leave pets outdoors when temperatures drop. Animals can and do get frostbite and hypothermia, so keep them indoors if at all possible and provide plenty of food and water. Remember – if it’s too cold for you, it’s probably too cold for your pets as well.

For more information on winter preparedness and dealing with extreme cold, visit https://www.vaemergency.gov/threats/winter-weather.