January 26, 2026
Hi neighbors,
I hope you're all staying warm after this storm. I have a few snow-related updates for you today:
Schools: Due to weather conditions, all DCPS schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27.
Public Libraries: The Library will open the following locations from 10am to 5pm on Tuesday Jan. 27: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Mt. Pleasant Library, Tenley-Friendship Library, Anacostia Library, Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library, Woodridge Library, Dorothy I. Height/Benning Library and Southwest Library. DC Public Library is open 24/7, 365 days a year online.
Trash and recycling: There will not be trash or recycling pickup tomorrow. As I get more information, I will share it with you.
Compost: Compost collection will slide two days - so if you usually get compost picked up on Tuesday mornings, it will be moving to Thursday morning. If your compost is picked up in the back or side of your house, you'll need to move your compost bin to the front because the collection point is moving for this week. Set your bin near the curb at the front of your house so it is visible and easily accessible for the crew.
Shoveling: residents and businesses are responsible for the sidewalks, walkways and alleyways around your home and business. Please keep them shoveled, and check in with neighbors to remind them to clear sidewalks or ask if they need assistance.
More Snow Possible Next Weekend? According to the Capital Weather Gang:
As you may have heard, some models show potential for another winter storm near the East Coast this coming weekend. Our message for the DMV today: It’s too early to cheer, panic, or change any plans.
It does seem increasingly likely that a storm will form near or off the Mid-Atlantic or Southeast coast, and it could be a big one. Some modeling over the past couple of days has placed the storm track close enough to the coast for snow in the D.C. area. Some hasn’t.
As of now, the balance of model data tends to favor the storm missing the D.C. area to the south and east, with a better chance of hitting or clipping the Eastern Shore. But that could change with a few relatively small shifts in the overall atmospheric weather pattern.
That's all for snow updates, but please keep scrolling to read about some other upcoming deadlines and opportunities.
Best,
Katie
DC Open Enrollment
The last day for enrolling in health insurance through DC Health Link is this Saturday, January 31.
DDOT E-Bike Incentive Program
Applicants can apply between February 1 – February 21, 2026 to receive a voucher of up to $1,500 towards an e-bike, helmet, and a bicycle lock to be redeemed at select authorized bike retailers. Voucher recipients will be randomly selected once the application window closes. Not all applicants will receive a voucher. All applicants must reapply regardless of whether an application was submitted previously. The application window will only be open to District residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, or the DC Healthcare Alliance.
Metro Fiscal Year 2027 Budget: Share Your Feedback
The public comment period closes at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Public feedback will be provided to Metro’s Board of Directors in March 2026, as part of the final decision-making process. Online, you have the option to complete a survey, write free-form comments, or upload a document.
Langston Golf Course Meeting
ANC 5D Commissioners are holding a meeting on February 5 to discuss the termination of Langston Gold Course's 50-year lease agreement. Join community members, Commissioners, and Councilmember Zachary Parker to share your feedback on February 5th, 2026 at 6:30 pm at Two Rivers Charter School: 820 26th NE, Washington,DC 20002.
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