Snow Day
2.19.2025 7:44am local (by: VPW)
Snow Day Forecast for 20 February
-High likelihood of rain/snow today and into the evening. Temperatures are predicted to fall below freezing on the evening of the 19th.
-We will monitor runway conditions and issue FICONS as appropriate.
-Runways are currently open. There is a slight possibility that on the morning of the 20th residual rain and melting snow could form into an ice sheet. It is unclear whether an ice sheet on the 20th would create the conditions for a closure. We consider closure on the 20th a slight possibility that would melt away by late morning if present.
Note: This information is a forecast and actual conditions may change. Our forecast should be used to indicate when trouble may be encountered in order to add extra caution to your flight planning. If we indicate a runway closure may be imminent and you wish to get out before the closure then call dispatch. Stay abreast of approved weather forecasting and reporting as well as NOTAMS
Runway Availability: This means one runway, a parallel taxiway, and reasonable access to a ramp. Full runway and taxiway access, services, and access to hangars will happen after a runway has been made available. Sometimes a day or more will be required to provide full access.
2.16.2025 11:40am local (by: VPW)
Runways back open. 11/29 clear, 2/20 open with slush. Taxiways/taxilanes open with slush. Hangars rows accessible in slush and some ice on the shaded sides.
2.16.2025 9:01am local (by: VPW)
Runway Closure
Closing runways at 0900L with the plan to reopen by 1400L. This is planned to provide minimum service in the afternoon, however there will be 2-3" of snow in hangar rows and some taxiways/taxilanes
2.16.2025 7:07am local (by: VPW)
Rapidly Changing Conditions
Unexpectedly heavy snowfall this morning began at 0600. Currently 1" accumulated and expecting at least another inch.
Runways are poor but usable with an RCAM of 3 in thick dry snow. We will keep runways open for the first half of the day and continue to update depths on the FICON report. We will possibly close later in the day in order to clear runways and prevent ice formation overnight.
2.15.2025 9:46am local (by: VPW)
All Hangar rows now available, services to resume by 1100L
2.14.2025 4:20pm local (by: VPW)
Hangar Rows available as of 1630L
Alpha
Bravo
Charlie
Delta West
Fox East
Golf
Hotel
Juliet
Kilo
Lima
Mike East
2.14.2025 3:59pm local (by: VPW)
Snow Day Forecast for 15 February
-Temperatures are predicted to fall sharply below freezing on the evening of the 14th.
-We will continue snow removal in the hangar rows on the 15th.
-Runways are currently open. There is a slight possibility that on the 15th even though runways are relatively clear of snow, there may be an ice sheet with other contaminants which could close the runways again per FAA requirements. If there is an ice sheet then temperature and sun will be required to open the runway.
Note: This information is a forecast and actual conditions may change. Our forecast should be used to indicate when trouble may be encountered in order to add extra caution to your flight planning. If we indicate a runway closure may be imminent and you wish to get out before the closure then call dispatch. Stay abreast of approved weather forecasting and reporting as well as NOTAMS
Runway Availability: This means one runway, a parallel taxiway, and reasonable access to a ramp. Full runway and taxiway access, services, and access to hangars will happen after a runway has been made available. Sometimes a day or more will be required to provide full access.
2.14.2025 3:40pm local (by: VPW)
Runways 11/29 and 2/20 are open, no services available, self parking in front of terminal
2.14.2025 2:08pm local (by: VPW)
Crews are still moving large snow berms in the vicinity of our ramp areas.
2.14.2025 9:04am local (by: VPW)
Runways remain closed and snow removal activities are happening across the airport. It is unlikely that we will be able to open a runway today.
