Winter Weather Closings for January 27
A roundup of cancellations for Tuesday.
By Adele Uphaus
MANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT
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Here’s a list of winter weather-related closures for Tuesday, January 27:
Fredericksburg City Public Schools are closed on Code Red due to road, parking lot, and sidewalk conditions, as well as low temperatures. Essential employees will only report following supervisor guidance. Here is division’s guide to Code Red and Code Blue days.
Stafford County Public Schools: Due to adverse weather and road conditions, all Stafford Schools, offices, and buildings will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All activities and events scheduled for Tuesday are cancelled.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools: All Spotsylvania County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Twelve-month employees: Code 1 - essential personnel report to perform emergency services as necessary.
University of Mary Washington: UMW campuses (Fredericksburg, Dahlgren and Stafford) are closed Tuesday, Jan. 27 with virtual class options. A cold weather advisory is in effect overnight with extremely cold temperatures in the Fredericksburg area. In-person classes and public events will not be held on Tuesday, Jan. 27, on the Fredericksburg, Stafford or Dahlgren Campuses. Please look for communication from instructors for alternative class planning on Tuesday.
University of Mary Washington’s Great Lives Lecture Series: The Great Lives lecture on John Williams, presented by Tim Greiving and originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. The lecture on Barbara Jordan, presented by Mary Ellen Curtin and originally scheduled for Thursday, January 29, has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 26.
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