Winter Storm: Local State of Emergency Lifted in Orange County

UPDATE:

The Orange County Local State of Emergency will be LIFTED at 12:00 PM today, Monday, January 26th, according to County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus.

While road conditions have improved significantly, snow removal and roadway cleanup are still ongoing across the County. Crews remain actively working, and residents are urged to use caution, limit travel when possible, and give plows and public works vehicles room to operate.

From Orange County Emergency Services:

• County emergency parking restrictions are lifted, unless otherwise posted.

• SPECIAL NOTE: Local municipal State of Emergencies may still remain in effect and municipal parking restrictions will still apply.

• Code Blue remains in effect due to ongoing freezing temperatures – call 311 for non-emergency concerns or to report someone in need of shelter.

• County government buildings, including the county courts, county clerk and DMV offices remain closed to the public today and are expected to reopen for business tomorrow – Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Image Credit: Orange County Public Works file photo.