City of Staunton

Jan. 22, 2026 – The City of Staunton is preparing for an impending winter storm forecasted to begin Saturday, Jan. 24, and continue at least into Sunday night. The area is currently under a Winter Storm Watch issued by the National Weather Service.

In advance of the storm, Public Works crews will pre-treat roadways with a brine solution on Thursday and Friday. Applying brine ahead of snowfall makes plowing easier and more effective by helping prevent snow and ice from bonding to the pavement. Up to 30 trucks will be deployed as needed to plow snow and spread salt throughout the event.

The Parks and Recreation Department is pre-treating city sidewalks and parking lots ahead of the storm and will remove snow, focusing on high-traffic areas first.

Downtown Parking Restrictions
To make snow removal more efficient and thorough, street parking will be prohibited in the following downtown areas beginning Saturday, Jan. 24, at noon (map below):

• Beverley Street from Lewis Street to Market Street
• New Street from Johnson Street to Frederick Street
• Central Avenue from Frederick Street to Johnson Street

These restrictions will remain in place as long as necessary to ensure snow removal operations can be completed.

Alternative Parking Options
Drivers are strongly encouraged to avoid on-street parking throughout the city, downtown or elsewhere, to assist with snow removal efforts. Free parking will be available in the New Street and Johnson Street parking garages beginning Friday, Jan. 23, at 5:30 p.m., and will remain free until snow removal is completed in the Downtown Central Business District. Avoid parking on the upper decks, if possible, to assist crews.

City Services and Facilities
The Staunton Public Library will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25, due to the anticipated winter storm. At this time, no additional facility closures or service delays, such as trash collection, have been confirmed; however, further delays or closures are likely based on the weather forecast. The city will continue to provide updates as the winter storm evolves.

Important Reminders

• Please be patient: City services and local transit will likely be delayed or unavailable. Clearing substantial snow accumulations across the city will require more time than usual.
• Be prepared and stay safe: Review VDEM snow prep and safety tips.
• Stay Informed: Sign up for Staunton Alert Message and city news updates
• Keep snow out of the street: Do not shovel snow from sidewalks or driveways into the roadway. Businesses are reminded not to move snow from their parking lots on to the sidewalks.
• Snow, Sleet, and Ice Removal: City Code requires that residents and business owners clear public sidewalks bordering their home or business. The length of time for removal is dependent on the total snowfall. When the snowfall ends, the city will push out an update clarifying the timeframe.

Contact Us

• In an emergency, call 911
• Public Works: 540.332.3892
• Staunton Public Library: 540.332.3902
• City Hall: 540.332.3812