Prince William County Public Schools, government offices, and local colleges are closed on January 26, 2026, due to a significant winter storm. The region is under a Winter Storm Warning and a State of Emergency has been declared by Virginia authorities. Schools including Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, and Manassas Park, along with Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University, are closed. Potomac Mills mall reopened at 1 p.m. after being closed on Sunday, January 24. County government offices, recreation facilities, the judicial center, and federal offices are also closed. Snow and ice have caused hazardous conditions, leading to closures of parks, museums, and other public facilities. The region remains under a cold weather advisory with wind chills as low as 5 to 8 degrees below zero, urging residents to exercise caution and keep pets indoors. The storm has prompted extensive safety measures, including road clearing efforts, and authorities advise residents to stay off the roads to facilitate recovery efforts. The closures and weather warnings are expected to continue as the region deals with ongoing winter weather conditions.