Winter Weather Service

Winter Weather Service

Winter weather can affect DASH service in a variety of ways. Depending on storm severity and which areas of the city are impacted, we may adjust service through line detours and/or service reductions. These changes may apply to individual lines or the entire system.

Our goal is always to provide as much service as possible while prioritizing the safety of our riders, operators, and equipment.


Stay in the Know

During winter weather events, we do our best to share service changes as early and with as much notice as possible. Riders can expect service updates from DASH every 4-5 hours. If no update is posted in 5+ hours, the most recent update remains in effect until further notice.

Please note that plans may change as weather and road conditions evolve.

Be Prepared:
  • Allow extra travel time, as delays and icy sidewalks are likely.
  • Customer Service (703-746-3274) is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
    • Hours may be extended or modified as needed to better assist riders during winter weather.

For the most up-to-date bus and customer service status information, visit our Service Alerts Page or follow us on Bluesky. DASH’s other social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, etc.) will not be updated with customer or bus service status information.


Bus Stops, Snow, and Detours

DASH serves more than 500 bus stops across the ​City and region. Most stops are owned and maintained by the City, local jurisdictions, or nearby businesses, not DASH, so winter conditions may vary. DASH is not responsible for clearing snow or ice from bus stops or sidewalks.

Issues related to snow or ice removal, sidewalks, streets, traffic signals, or bus stops should be reported to the City through ALEX 311. Visit the City’s Snow Page to learn more about how winter weather is managed.

If snow, ice, or other obstacles make your stop unsafe or there is no stop nearby, wave to signal the operator as the bus approaches. If the bus is in service, they will attempt to find the safest boarding location as close to you as possible.

If Your Bus or Line is Detoured

Please review and familiarize yourself with our planned detours below:

When detours are in effect, operators may:

  • Stop at any DASH or Metrobus stop, or
  • Stop at a safe location just before or after the designated stop.

Riders with Disabilities

The City of Alexandria operates a curb-to-curb paratransit program for residents with disabilities. This service is available whenever DASH is operating.

Please keep in mind:
  • If DASH service is completely suspended due to severe weather, DOT paratransit service will also be suspended.
  • Riders must be register for the program in advance; it is recommended to do so as soon as possible or at least 7 days in advance.

For more information or to apply, visit the City’s Paratransit Page or call 703-746-5222. 


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Armistead Area Missed Stop Stop ID
Line 35 Northbound    
  N. Armistead St + Mayflower Ct 4000579
  511 N. Armistead St 4000581
Line 35 Southbound    
  N. Armistead St + N Beauregard St 4000975
  514 N Armistead St 4000581
  N Armistead St + Mayflower Ct 4000580
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Bradlee/Fort Ward Area Missed Stop Stop ID
Line 36A Eastbound    
  W Braddock Rd at Ft Ward Park 4000485
  W Braddock Rd + Marlboro Dr 4000486
  N Early St + W Braddock Rd 4000796
  Menokin Dr + N Early St 4000845
  Menokin Dr + N Van Dorn St 4000847
Line 36A Westbound    
  Menokin Dr + N Van Dorn St 4000846
  Menokin Dr + N Early St 4000844
  N Early St + W Braddock Rd 4000854
  W Braddock Rd + Marlboro Dr 4000320
  W Braddock Rd at Ft Ward Park 4000328
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Fillmore Area Missed Stop Stop ID
Line 31 Eastbound    
  Fillmore Ave + Bisdorf Dr 4001087
Line 31 Westbound    
  Fillmore Ave + Domain Pl 4000399
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Parkfairfax Area Missed Stop Stop ID
Line 36A Eastbound    
  Martha Custis Dr + Gunston Rd 4000843
  Martha Custis Dr + Fitzgerald Ln 4000842
  Martha Custis Dr + Mt Eagle Pl 4000855
Line 36 A Westbound    
  Martha Custis Dr + Mount Eagle Pl 4000838
  Martha Custis Dr + Fitzgerald Ln 4000826
  Martha Custis Dr + Gunston Rd 4000840
Line 36B Eastbound    
  Valley Dr + Gunston Rd 4000363
  Valley Dr + Preston Rd 4000382
  Valley Dr + Gunston Rd 4000401
  Gunston Rd + Greenway Pl 4000412
  Gunston Rd + Lyons Ln 4000416
Line 36B Westbound    
  Gunston Rd + Lyons Ln 4000415
  Gunston Rd + Greenway Pl 4000411
  Valley Dr + Gunston Rd 4000400
  Valley Dr + Coryell Ln 4000381
104 Northbound    
  Gunston Rd + Chalfonte Dr NB 4000727
  Valley Dr + Gunston Rd 4000400
  Valley Dr + Coryell Ln 4000381
  Valley Dr + Martha Custis Dr 4000361
  Martha Custis Dr + Gunston Rd 4000843
  Martha Custis Dr + Fitzgerald Ln 4000842
  Martha Custis Dr + Mt Eagle Pl 4000855
104 Southbound    
  Valley Dr + Gunston Rd 4000363
  Valley Dr + Preston Rd 4000382
  Valley Dr + Gunston Rd 4000401
  Gunston Rd + Chalfonte Dr SB 4000726
  Martha Custis Dr + Mount Eagle Pl 4000838
  Martha Custis Dr + Fitzgerald Ln 4000826
  Martha Custis Dr + Gunston Rd 4000840
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Reed Avenue Area Missed Stop Stop ID
Line 33 Northbound    
  E Reed Av + Evans Ln 4000564
  E Reed Av + Richmond Hwy 4000562
Line 33 Southbound    
  E Reed Av + Richmond Hwy 4000563
  E Reed Av + Evans Ln 4000565
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Ripley/Holmes Area Missed Stop Stop ID
Line 32 Eastbound    
  N Ripley St + Duke St 4000690
  N Ripley St + Holmes Run Pkwy 4000691
Line 32 Westbound    
  N Ripley St + Holmes Run Pkwy 4000756
  N Ripley St + Duke St 4000764
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Stevenson/Yoakum/Whiting Area Missed Stop Stop ID
Line 30 Eastbound    
  Edsall Rd + S Whiting St 4000052
  S Whiting St + Lane Dr 4000077
  S Whiting St + Stevenson Ave 4000129
  5920 Stevenson Ave 4000139
  Stevenson Ave + S Van Dorn St 4000111
Line 30 Westbound    
  Stevenson Ave + S Van Dorn St 4000128
  5951 Stevenson Ave 4000140
  S Whiting St + Stevenson Ave 4000736
  S Whiting St + Lane Dr 4000531
  S Whiting St + Edsall Rd 4000734
Line 35 Northbound    
  Edsall Rd + S Whiting St 4000052
  Yoakum Pkwy + Edsall Rd 4000063
  Yoakum Pkwy + Cascade at Landmark 4000089
  Yoakum Pkwy + Stevenson Ave 4000137
  Stevenson Ave + S Whiting St 4000141
  5920 Stevenson Ave 4000139
  Stevenson Ave + S Van Dorn St 4000111
Line 35 Southbound    
  Stevenson Ave + S Van Dorn St 4000128
  5951 Stevenson Ave 4000140
  Stevenson Ave + S Whiting St 4000142
  Yoakum Pkwy + Stevenson Ave 4000133
  Yoakum Pkwy + Watergate at Landmark 4000090
  Yoakum Pkwy + Edsall Rd 4000068
  Edsall Rd + Yoakum Pkwy 4000054
  Edsall Rd + S Whiting St 4000046