Thursday, November 5, 2026

Storm-Related Closures Announced Ahead of Projected Snowfall

(Will Armbruster/WYDaily)
(Will Armbruster/WYDaily)

Cancellations and postponements have been announced ahead of a winter storm forecast to dump several inches of snow on the ground across the Historic Triangle tonight and Thursday morning.

If you know of any cancellations, delays or postponements due to the weather and want to spread the word, email [email protected].

Schools:

The York County School Division will be closed Thursday. All 10-month and 12-month custodial and maintenance staff, including evening staff members, should report at 8 a.m. Thursday.

Williamsburg-James City County Schools will be closed Thursday.

Walsingham Academy will be closed on Thursday.

Williamsburg Montessori School is closed on Thursday.

Providence Classical School is closed on Thursday.

Williamsburg Christian Academy is closed on Thursday.

Thomas Nelson Community College will close at 7 p.m. today. It will remain closed all day Thursday.

The College of William & Mary will be closed Thursday. Essential personnel should call their supervisors.

Government:

The Williamsburg Area Transit Authority board of directors meeting scheduled for Thursday has been postponed. A makeup date has not been announced. WATA’s Green Line and Trolley will shut down at 9 p.m. today. Thursday WATA service will not start until 10 a.m.

James City County offices will be closed on Thursday. County parks, the transfer station and the convenience centers will also be closed.

All city of Williamsburg government offices will be closed on Thursday.

The Williamsburg-James City County Courthouse will be closed Thursday.

The James City County Recreation Center and the Abram Frink Jr. Community Center will be closed on Thursday.

The Williamsburg Regional Library and its Croaker Road branch will be closed Thursday.

Quarterpath Park will be closed on Thursday. All scheduled activities have been canceled.

The York-Poquoson Courthouse is closed Thursday.

Recycling collection in York County has been canceled for Thursday. Blue Thursday pickups will happen on Friday, and Blue Friday pickups will happen Saturday. Some areas may not receive service on those days due to road conditions. No determination has yet been made for garbage pickup.

Recycling pickup in James City County has been canceled for Thursday. Blue Thursday houses will be picked up on Friday, and Blue Friday houses will be picked up on Saturday. Some areas may not receive service on those days due to road conditions.

The Yorktown Naval Weapons Station will be closed Thursday for all non-essential personnel. All essential personnel must report on time.

Businesses:

The Peninsula Fine Arts Center has canceled Wednesday’s evening classes. PFAC will be closed all day Thursday. Instructors may choose to reschedule classes.

The law partnership of Collins | Waltrip, LC will be closed Thursday. All meetings and consultations will be rescheduled on Friday. All court hearings will be rescheduled due to the closed courthouses. Clients should call on Friday for updated court dates.

Ironbound Gym will tentatively open at 11 a.m. Thursday.

Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Investment Group will open at 10 a.m.

Attractions:

Colonial Williamsburg will open at noon Thursday. The delay affects the Historic Area, the Regional Visitor Center, the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg and the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library.

Athletics:

Track and field state championships scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday have been postponed. The Conference 19 basketball tournament has been postponed, while the Conference 25 basketball tournament has been canceled.

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