Loudoun to begin enforcement of snow and ice removal

Loudoun County plans to begin enforcing its snow and ice removal ordinance this week as part of an effort to provide a safe environment for students who walk to school and to bus stops. Prior to the enforcement activity, Loudoun County officials encourage residents to continue to work together to bring neighborhoods into compliance with snow and ice removal requirements.

Loudoun County is supporting Loudoun County Public Schools’ focus on public sidewalks that are located within LCPS walk zones because clear public sidewalks are necessary to maintain students’ safety and separate them from vehicular traffic. In addition to focusing on sidewalks within walk zones, residents are encouraged to ensure sidewalks at LCSP bus stops within neighborhoods are also clear.

The Loudoun County ordinance, Chapter 1022.01, “Removal of Snow and Ice,” requires snow and ice removal on sidewalks on properties that are adjacent to public streets. The grace period allowed under the ordinance has expired. The ordinance allows for exemptions due to age or disability of the resident or property owner. This ordinance does not apply within incorporated towns, which may have their own snow removal requirements.

The county published tips for safely removing snow in its January 28, 2026 news release. The nonprofit organization Loudoun Cares coordinates volunteers who can assist with snow removal. Any individual or group that is interested in volunteering may register with Loudoun Cares in response to its “Shoveling for Seniors” need, which is linked from the organization’s volunteer portal, volunteer.loudouncares.org.

Residents who may need help with snow removal may submit their need for assistance by calling Loudoun Cares’ connect line at 703-669-4636 or by submitting Loudoun Cares’ online pre-screen form (select “other” for snow removal assistance).

Loudoun County residents may identify who is responsible for snow removal along roads in their neighborhoods by using the county’s interactive map, which is linked from loudoun.gov/roads. If you believe your road has been missed by VDOT, contact the VDOT Customer Service Center online, and select “I want to report a weather-related issue.”

To report concerns regarding the county’s snow and ice removal ordinance, submit inquiries to the county online through Loudoun Express Request, using the “Sidewalk Snow Removal Violation” category.

More winter safety resources are online at loudoun.gov/winter.