The City of Columbia Will be Closed on Monday, February 2 Due to Impacts of Winter Storm Gianna

Due to the impacts of winter storm Gianna, City of Columbia facilities will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Public safety and other essential functions will operate as normal. For all emergencies, please call 911.

Citizens are encouraged to access City services on-line or by calling 803-545-3300. The City of Columbia Payment Center, Municipal Court, Parking Services and Washington Square will be closed. City parks, recreational and community centers will also be closed.

For non-emergencies, water issues, downed trees and blocked roads, please contact Customer Care at (803) 545-3300.

To report power outages and downed power lines, please contact Dominion Energy at (888) 333-4465.

To report gas leaks, please contact Dominion Energy at (800) 815-0083.

City leadership will continue to monitor the weather and will make any necessary announcements regarding any further closings and/or delays. Please check your local news stations for office closing information.

Updates will be provided on the City’s website, www.ColumbiaSC.gov.

City of Columbia Adjusts Solid Waste Schedule due to Impacts of Winter Weather

Due to impacts of winter storm Gianna weather conditions and closure of the landfill, the City of Columbia Solid Waste Division will not provide garbage, recycling or yard trash collection services on Monday, February 2, 2026. All services will be pushed back one day, weather permitting.

Monday, February 2 services will be scheduled for Tuesday, February 3.
Tuesday, February 3 services will be scheduled for Wednesday, February 4.
Thursday, January 5 and Friday, January 6 will remain on regular schedule.

City officials are continuing to closely monitor weather conditions and operational impacts. Any adjustments to the solid waste collection schedule will be communicated if conditions change.

For updates on collection schedules, citizens are encouraged to download the Columbia, SC Solid Waste app or visit https://publicworks.columbiasc.gov/waste-wizard/ to register for notifications.

Additional updates will be shared through official City of Columbia communication channels, including www.ColumbiaSC.gov.

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Facilities and Parks Closed This Weekend Due to Inclement Winter Weather

Due to inclement winter weather expected this weekend, all City of Columbia Parks and Recreation facilities and parks will be closed on Saturday, January 31, 2026 and Sunday, February 1, 2026.

For winter weather safety tips and preparedness information, visit https://columbiasc.gov/winter-weather-preparedness/.

The City of Columbia encourages everyone to prioritize safety during this time.

City of Columbia Urges Residents to be Prepared for Inclement Winter Weather

On Saturday, January 31, 2026 through Monday, February 2, 2026, the City of Columbia is forecasted to experience a mixture of winter precipitation and freezing temperatures that will make travel potentially hazardous.

The City of Columbia, Columbia-Richland Fire Department and the City of Columbia Police Department encourage residents to stay informed and adhere to public safety officials to stay safe during this period of inclement winter weather.

Below are a few winter safety tips we encourage residents to follow:

Be careful walking and driving on ice, including black ice.
Avoid travel, if possible, especially during freezing conditions and overnight when temperatures are expected to drop further
1. If it is absolutely necessary to travel during a winter storm, slow down, increase your following distance, and stay alert.
2. Pack your vehicle with emergency equipment including jumper cables, blankets, water, etc. in case you are temporarily immobile with your vehicle.
3. In case of a minor collision without injuries, move your vehicle off the road and call your local law enforcement agency or dial *HP (*47) for assistance.
4. Slow down well ahead of approaching intersections and/or bridges. Hard braking can cause your vehicle to slide if ice is present on the roadways.
Check on your animals and ensure that their access to food and water is not blocked by ice or other obstacles. Shelter them indoors, if possible.
Freezing temperatures can burst water pipes in homes that lack heat or proper insulation. Wrap exposed pipes or take other measures to insulate them from the cold, and consider letting your faucets drip or slightly stream overnight to help prevent frozen pipes.
If icy conditions bring down a power line near your home, DO NOT go near it! Call 9-1-1 immediately to report it and caution others to stay away from the downed line!
Keep an emergency kit ready in case your home experiences a loss of power. This kit should include flashlights with spare batteries.
Use flashlights for light in case you lose power. Avoid using candles!
Never operate a portable generator indoors.
Keep anything that can burn (e.g., paper, clothing, furniture) at least three feet away from portable space heaters to prevent fire hazards.