HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2021-02-12 Ice Storm Preparations
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Friday, February 12, 2021
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Leesburg Crews Prepare for Possible Ice Storm This Weekend
Residents strongly encouraged to stay off the roads.
Leesburg, VA (February 12, 2021) – Current
National Weather Service forecasts indicate
a mix of wintry weather, included freezing
rain, sleet, and possible ice, will begin in
Leesburg at approximately 7 a.m. on
Saturday, February 13, 2021. The storm is
expected to last all day Saturday and into
Sunday morning.
In preparation for this winter weather, Town
officials strongly encourage residents to stay
off the roads as much as possible. Roads may
look wet, but in fact be icy, creating
dangerous driving conditions.
Crews will begin salting primary routes, major through-streets, and intersections in
neighborhoods once enough precipitation has fallen to keep the salt on the roadway. Pre-
treatment of roadways is not possible as this storm is expected to begin as freezing rain, and
any pre-treatment will be washed away.
Residents may report roadway issues by calling the Leesburg Police Department Dispatch at
703-771-4500 or using the online reporting form at www.leesburgva.gov/snowissue.
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