Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Micah Ministries will open an emergency snow shelter at Fredericksburg Baptist Church for unhoused adults after today's community dinner (Stafford County Government said it will operate day and night throughout the storm).

Dubai Shawarma & Café remains closed as owner Muhammad Ali Sufi faces permit delays with outstanding fire suppression documentation—city officials have not cleared the final review needed for a Certificate of Occupancy.

Officials from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative and Dominion Energy warned that a quarter inch of ice could snap power lines and trigger multi-day outages in Fredericksburg, with snow set to accumulate Saturday night into early Sunday.

Residents should prepare backup heat (and generators) as single-digit temperatures follow.

Stafford County riders have experienced overcrowded 6:30 a.m. OmniRide buses on Jan.

20 and 21 (raising concerns about safety during long trips to Washington) while the transit agency said it will review ridership data and adjust service if needed.

VDOT announced limited ridesharing parking at two Park and Ride lots—Route 17 in Stafford and Route 1 with Commonwealth Drive in Spotsylvania—starting this weekend in Fredericksburg due to winter weather operations.

Parking may remain restricted next week based on snow removal; no vehicles will be towed during the storm event.

A public hearing and work session for the Spotsylvania schools proposed budget is scheduled for Monday, Jan.

26 at 5:30 p.m. but the meeting may be canceled due to an impending weekend winter storm (local officials will update soon).

Mary Washington Healthcare activated winter storm preparedness plans at Mary Washington and Stafford Hospitals and related outpatient centers as a serious weather event nears; the health system advises community members without urgent appointments to avoid non-essential travel and check for schedule changes.

After Monday's 96-49 win over Mary Baldwin, the University of Mary Washington men's basketball team improved its record to 15-1 and earned a No. 6 ranking from D3hoops.com — with coach Marcus Kahn celebrating his 400th win last Saturday as he emphasizes a process-over-outcome approach.

Escalante / Gente de Gordo Live in Fredericksburg

8:00 PM — El Paraiso Nightclub & Restaurant — Get your tickets now — Enjoy a lively night of music at El Paraiso with Escalante and Gente de Gordo.

Standup Comedy Night at Highmark Brewery

8-9:30 p.m. — Highmark Brewery — Affordable entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with top comedians from Virginia and beyond.

Live Music Night with Anthony G

6-9 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening filled with the incredible tunes of Anthony G.

Valentine's Celebration at El Paraiso

8 p.m. — El Paraiso Nightclub & Restaurant — Tickets available — Celebrate love with a lively party atmosphere in Fredericksburg.