Inclement Weather

Washington County provides a wide array of services many of which must be staffed during inclement weather and other emergent events. These services include law enforcement, road operations, emergency management, support services emergency-related functions and the operation of 24-hour facilities such as the jail, corrections center, animal shelter and juvenile shelter. In support of these employees and essential functions relied upon by the public, the County follows its Inclement Weather Policy (201) and Procedures (201A) whereby County buildings generally remain open as scheduled. This web page is intended to provide status updates and policy guidance to employees and their supervisors about the County's approach toward current or potential weather events.

Situation Updates

Zonas de nieve desactivadas: Los dispositivos de tracción ya no se requieren

Release date: 12/31/2021
Los conductores ya no tienen que tener dispositivos de tracción en los neumáticos cuando viajen en las zonas de nieve del condado de Washington en 175th Avenue, Barnes Road y Cornell Road.

2021 December snow and ice storm update 4

Release date: 12/30/2021
Most Washington County buildings will open two hours later than usual on Dec 30.


Staying Informed

Official word about the status of County facilities will be provided on the County website, as well as: