Richmond announces reopening of city offices after winter weather closure

Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille Council President
Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille Council President
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City offices and buildings in Richmond, Virginia will reopen and return to normal operations on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The announcement comes after recent weather disruptions.

While city facilities are reopening, officials advise residents to be cautious when traveling because some areas may still have icy conditions. The City will keep monitoring the weather and any operational impacts.

Residents can find the latest updates about city operations at go.rva.gov/winter-weather and by following the City of Richmond’s social media channels. For up-to-date weather information, residents are encouraged to use reliable sources such as the National Weather Service.

The Inclement Weather Shelter at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue, operated by the Salvation Army, will close at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and reopen at 5 p.m. for its regular overnight hours. More information is available at rva.gov/human-services/inclement-weather.

To stay informed about emergency and weather alerts from the City of Richmond, residents are encouraged to sign up for Richmond Ready Alerts by texting ‘RVAREADY’ to 888-777 or visiting rva.gov/richmondreadyalerts.

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