Winter weather advisory until 10 a.m. today
UPDATED: Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, 5:45 a.m.
Here’s what’s happening: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 10 a.m. for Martinsville and Henry County and west to Patrick County, north to Franklin County, and east to Halifax County, and south all the way to the South Carolina line. Plan on slippery road conditions this morning. Here in Martinsville, about an inch of new snow fell overnight, and light accumulations are expected this morning. Strong, gusty winds are expected to arrive Friday afternoon and last through Saturday night, bringing cold, windy conditions over the weekend, and more freezing weather is possible next week.
Three-day forecast: Partly sunny today and mostly cloudy tonight with a high of 37 and a low of 21. Increasing clouds on Friday with a 30% chance of rain and snow in the afternoon and a high of 43. Wind gusts up to 28 mph are expected Friday night under mostly cloudy skies with a low of 22. Saturday will be sunny and blustery with gusts up to 36 mph and a high of 31. Increasing clouds Saturday night with a low of 15.
Weather-related announcements for Thursday, Feb. 5:
- Carlisle School: Virtual learning day.
- Henry County Administration Building: Open at 10 a.m.
- Henry County General District Court: Closed.
- Henry County Schools: Virtual learning day.
- Horizons in Martinsville, Patrick, and Franklin counties: Closed.
- Martinsville City Schools: Two-hour delay.
- Martinsville General District Court: Closed.
- Patrick & Henry Community College: Closed.
- Patrick County Schools: Virtual learning day.
Weather-related announcements for Friday, Feb. 6:
- Patrick County Schools: Virtual learning day.
Community Calendar
Thursday
Men’s fellowship of prayer and singing meeting: 9 a.m., Martinsville Senior Center at the corner of Moss and Market Streets. (Every Thursday).
Bingocize: 10 a.m. at Spencer-Penn Centre. Play Bingo and prevent falls with simple exercises. This class is free. (Every Tuesday and Thursday).
Crochet group: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Collinsville Library. (Every Thursday).
Game night: 5-11 p.m., Scuffle Hill Brewing Company, 2620 Virginia Ave., Collinsville. Card, board, and video games. (Every Thursday).
Henry County School Board meeting: 5:30 p.m., Career Academy, 340 Ridgedale Drive, Martinsville.
YMCA Public Input meeting: 6 p.m., 708 N. Memorial Boulevard. The community is invited to attend to learn more about the vision for a new, expanded YMCA facility in Martinsville and to share ideas that will help shape its future.
Friday
“Buy Your Love Local” pop-up market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Calliope, Circus for the Arts, 410 Patrick Ave., Stuart.
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner: 7-9 p.m. Feb. 6-7, and 2 p.m. on Feb. 8. A production by the TheatreWorks Community Players, Blackbox Theatre, 44 Franklin St., Martinsville.
Cascade School Community Center Music and Dance: 7-9:30 p.m. 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, with Jimmy Shirley and the Footlights. $10.
Karaoke night: 9-11:30 p.m., Wild Magnolia. Singers of all skill levels — good, bad, or somewhere in between — are invited to take the stage, or cheer on friends and fellow performers. (Every Friday).
Saturday
Brunswick Stew Fundraiser: For orders, call or text 276-340-3373. Pre-orders only. Pickup will be today at the Bassett Volunteer Fire Department. $10 per quart. This is in support of the Henry County Emergency Services Honor Guard.
Scavenger hunt: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Martinsville Main Library, for ages four and up. Hunt for hidden bears, discover amazing books, and receive a free prize while supplies last.
Hike the Paw Path and Dick and Willie Trail: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Smith River Sports Complex, 1000 Irisburg Rd., Axton. Join the Dan River Basin Association for an approximately 3.5 mile hike starting from the river access. This hike is a moderate out and back.
African American Read-In and Family Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Crafts for kids and snacks will be available. The event is free and all ages are welcome.
Storytime: 10-11:30 a.m., Spencer-Penn Centre, 475 Spencer-Penn Rd., Spencer. This monthly program includes special readers, crafts, and other fund activities.
Ribbon-cutting and grand opening for the 9th House: 11 a.m., 15 E. Church St., (corner of Walnut and Church).
Sunday
Karaoke Night: 6:30-9:30 p.m., San Jose Mexican Restaurant. 730 E. Church St., Patrick Henry Mall. (Every Sunday).
Monday
Henry County Board of Supervisors meeting: 3 p.m., Henry County Public Safety, 1024 DuPont Rd., Martinsville. This is the annual planning session meeting.
Bingo: 5 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. games start. Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department (Every Monday).
Patrick County Board of Supervisors regular meeting: 6 p.m., Patrick County Administration Building.
Pub Run: 6 p.m., Meet at the Ground Floor and head out for a walk or run. Afterward, enjoy $1 off drinks back at Ground Floor. Sponsored by the YMCA. (Every Monday).
Tuesday
TOPS meeting: 9 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting at Chatham Heights Baptist Church, 1235 Chatham Heights Rd., Martinsville. (Every Tuesday).
Chair aerobics: 9 a.m. at Spencer-Penn Centre with Judi Perrin. This 45-minute exercise builds strength and is fun. $5 fee. (Every Tuesday).
Chix with Stix: 10:30 a.m., knitters meet at Piedmont Arts to work on individual projects on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The public is invited—$5.
Advertising on a budget: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. IDEA Center. In this advertising course, you will learn how to create a basic logo and digital flyers for social media using Canva. Cost $30, P&HCC at ph.augusoft.net.
Preschool story time: 11:15 a.m. at Collinsville Library. This program is for children ages 2-6. Stories, songs, games, crafts, and learning. (Every Tuesday).
Afterschool story time: 3:15 p.m. at Collinsville Library. This program is for children in K-2nd grade. Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts. (Every Tuesday).
Twinkle Hearts Night Light: 4-5 p.m., Martinsville Main Library. Make your own glowing Valentine jar that twinkles with lights and hearts.
Foster Gallery Reception: 4-6 p.m., Piedmont Arts. Join PAA and the Charity League of Martinsville and Henry County for a special event featuring work by students attending Carlisle Middle, Fieldale-Collinsville Middle, Laurel Park Middle, and Martinsville Middle schools. This event is free and open to exhibiting students, their families, and friends.
Martinsville City Council joint meeting with the Planning Commission: 5:30 p.m., followed by the regular session at 7 p.m., Council Chambers.
2026 Kickoff Dinner for the Colonel George Wall Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution: 6 p.m., Hugo’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, uptown Martinsville.
Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild meeting: 9:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday and third Friday of each month, and at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Piedmont Arts.
Lynwood Artists Guild meeting: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Piedmont Arts (second Tuesday of each month).
Wednesday
Community Bible Study: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church, 120 Old Bassett Heights Road, Bassett, in the fellowship hall. This is a gathering of Christians of various denominations for Bible study. (Every Wednesday).
Nondenominational Bible Study: 3:30 p.m., Traditional Christian Church, 2630 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville. Attendees are encouraged to bring a Bible. (Every Wednesday).
Takeout Community Meal: 5-6 p.m., Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of John Redd Boulevard and Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville. This meal occurs on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from February through October. Call 276-647-8150 by 12 p.m. to reserve meals.
Henry County Planning Commission public hearings: 6 p.m., Henry County Administration Building.
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