WASHINGTON – Last weekend’s winter storm dumped five to 12 inches of snow across the DMV, leaving many roads unshoveled or covered in ice.

As a result, several school districts in the area have either canceled school or will have a delayed start on Monday, Feb. 2.

Stay with the FOX 5 Weather Team for the latest forecast updates and check the updated list of closings and delays. The FOX LOCAL app is your source for live FOX 5 DC weather updates. Click here to download.

Full list of school closings and delays for Monday, February 2

RICHMOND — Virginia State Parks are calling nature lovers and bird enthusiasts to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 13–16.

The annual global event brings together millions of people to observe and record bird species, helping scientists track bird populations and migration patterns, according to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Participants are asked to spend 15 minutes on one or more days during the count observing birds in their backyard, local park or favorite outdoor space, DCR explains. Observations can be logged using the Merlin Bird ID app for identification or the eBird Mobile app for submitting sightings.

Virginia State Parks across the commonwealth will be hosting programs and events to enhance your birding experience, DCR added.

Those interested in participating in this year’s bird count can find an event or related program at one of several participating parks:

• Bear Creek Lake, Cumberland
• Caledon, King George
• Fairy Stone, Stuart
• Hungry Mother, Marion
• Lake Anna, Spotsylvania
• New River Trail, Max Meadows
• Powhatan, Powhatan
• Staunton River Battlefield, Randolph

To learn more about Backyard Bird Count events at Virginia State Parks, visit dcr.virginia.gov/birdcount.

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) – A Georgia woman was arrested in Virginia Friday, January 30 after a police chase, according to the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office.

The Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office assisted Virginia State Police and the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office at 1:15 a.m. with a high-speed chase on I-81.

The pursuit originated in Augusta County and entered Rockbridge County traveling southbound on I-81, according to deputies. Deputies say the suspect was reported to be traveling at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour and driving erratically, posing a significant risk to public safety.

Officers coordinated a controlled response, including the deployment of tire deflation devices, according to deputies. Deputies say the vehicle was successfully disabled, bringing the pursuit to a safe conclusion near mile marker 197.

Melissa Lee Mathura, 43 of Mansfield, Georgia, was taken into custody and transported for medical evaluation as a precaution. She was charged in Augusta County with felony eluding, reckless driving, and driving under the influence (second offense within five years).

“This incident highlights the importance of strong inter-agency cooperation and disciplined decision-making during high-risk situations,” said Sheriff Tony McFaddin. “Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all involved agencies, this pursuit was brought to a safe conclusion and the threat to the public was minimized.”

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