Second Snow Storm Hits Vienna: Cancellations, Snow Removal Policy

VIENNA, VA — A second snow storm this week resulted in closures and snow removal around the Town of Vienna Friday.

The town government said trash collection is cancelled Friday but will happen on Saturday. Public works crews will instead focus on snow removal. The Vienna Community Center and Vienna Town Hall will close at 3 p.m. Friday.

In addition, Vienna Parks and Recreation cancelled classes and programs Friday at the Vienna Community Center. The Vienna Theatre Company's production of "Shakespeare in Hollywood" is cancelled for Friday.

The town closures join others in the county, including Fairfax County Public Schools and Fairfax County government.

Town of Vienna crews clear snow from all public streets. Primary streets get cleared first, followed by secondary streets and neighborhood streets. Residents are responsible for clearing their driveways and sidewalks.

The Virginia Department of Transportation clears many other public streets in Fairfax County, including interstates. See real-time snow removal information at vdotplows.org.

The town recommends the following tips to residents for snow removal:

• Do not travel during snow and ice storms unless absolutely necessary
• Avoid parking on the street during plowing (parking in a driveway reduces the chances of having to shovel a vehicle out of a snow drift)
• Do not shovel snow from sidewalks and driveways into the roadway
• Clear snow from hydrants so firefighters can respond more quickly in an emergency
• Keep water meter enclosures clear of snow and ice during winter weather (if the meter cannot be read due to obstruction from snow or ice, an estimated water bill will be rendered)
• Shovel sidewalks as soon as possible after the storm has ended and help a neighbor who may be unable, for health or other reasons, to shovel.