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City facilities to close Saturday at 5 p.m. due to winter weather

City of Monroe News Posted on January 23, 2026

Winter Weather Tips graphic from the City of Monroe with guidance on extreme cold safety.City of Monroe facilities will close starting Saturday at 5 p.m. due to expected winter weather.

All City facilities open to the public will remain closed Sunday and until further notice. The Monroe Police Department and Monroe Fire Department will remain fully operational throughout the storm.

The City of Monroe continues to closely monitor the winter weather forecast and will adjust facility closures and operating schedules as needed to ensure the safety of residents and City staff. The City has joined Union County’s Declaration of a State of Emergency and is coordinating closely with emergency management partners.

City crews are actively preparing ahead of the storm. Streets teams are applying salt and snowmelt at appropriate times to improve safety, while utility, emergency response, and facilities crews are prepared to respond as conditions change.

Additional updates will be shared on the City of Monroe website and official social media pages as conditions evolve.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed by signing up for alerts: City of Monroe Alerts and Union County Alerts

For winter safety tips, outage reporting, and preparedness information, visit the City’s Winter Weather Preparedness page


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