FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 22, 2026

City of Morgantown Issues Winter Weather Alert Ahead of Weekend Storm

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The City of Morgantown is urging residents to avoid travel this weekend as significant ice and snow accumulation is forecast to impact the region.

City officials report that Public Works crews are fully staffed, equipped and prepared to respond to the storm. Crews will pre‑treat roads throughout the city on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Additional personnel will report Saturday Jan. 24, with teams on standby as conditions develop. From Sunday, Jan. 25 through Monday, Jan. 26, Public Works will operate two 12‑hour shifts to provide continuous plowing, salting and emergency response.

The city’s snow plan is active, with major arterials and high‑traffic streets designated as Priority 1 routes. Secondary and residential streets fall under Priorities 2 and 3. More information is available at morgantownwv.gov/496/Snow-Plan, and a road ownership map can be viewed at arcg.is/1Ti1qv3.

Meagan Deeley, Deputy Director of Public Works, urges residents to stay off the roads as the storm approaches.

"Please remember that salt becomes less effective at lower temperatures, and our crews will be plowing roads based on established priority routes while also assisting first responders when accidents occur," said Deeley. "We strongly encourage residents to avoid driving and to use off‑street parking whenever possible to help our crews improve snow‑removal efficiency."

Residents are reminded that property owners and managers are responsible for clearing sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours after the storm ends. Those unable to shovel may contact the Morgantown Code Enforcement Department at 304‑284‑7401 or submit a request through Morgantown 311 at seeclickfix.com/morgantown or download the mobile app.

A warming shelter is open at 10 West Run Road, operated by Catholic Charities and the West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness. Individuals seeking assistance may call 304‑842‑9522 (ext. 4, option 1).

West Virginia University community members are encouraged to monitor official University channels, including WVU Safety and Wellness on Facebook, @wvusafety on X, and @wvusafetyofficial on Instagram, for weather‑related updates.

The Morgantown Airport is monitoring conditions and will deploy snow‑removal crews as needed. Travelers should check United.com or United’s Travel Alerts page for flight information.

Mountain Line Transit Authority buses will operate until 6 p.m. The Access Pass Program provides free transportation for essential needs, with passes available at the Morgantown Public Safety Building (open 24/7), City Ambassadors and the Morgantown Public Library.

Real‑time road conditions, traffic cameras and weather information are available through WV511 at WV511.org, by calling 511 or via the WV 511 Drive Safe app.

Residents are encouraged to prepare for potential power outages by securing food, water, medications, alternative heat sources, flashlights and batteries. Power outages may be reported by texting OUT to 544487, calling 888‑544‑4877 or visiting firstenergycorp.com/outages.

Tips for preventing frozen pipes and guidance on when to contact Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) can be found at mub.org/pages/tips. For water‑related concerns, residents may call 304‑296‑4322 after hours or 304‑292‑8443 during business hours.

Emergency calls should be directed to 911. Non‑emergency concerns may be reported to MECCA 911 at 304‑599‑6382. City maintenance issues can be submitted through the Morgantown 311 app.

City officials emphasize that public safety remains the top priority as crews and first responders work around the clock to keep Morgantown safe during the storm.

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