5 things to know today, Feb. 2, in Montgomery County

It’s Monday, Feb. 2, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

1. Schools Closed: Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed again today.

No School for MCPS on Monday

2. County ends Snow Emergency: What you should know —

County ends Snow Emergency — what you should know

3. Water use: WSSC’s “essential water-use only” request continues.

Update 1:50 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2026
 
Essential-Water-Use-Only Request Expected to Continue Through Weekend for All WSSC Water Customers Due to Extreme Cold and
Significant Increase in Water Main Breaks and Leaks
 
WSSC Water Customers Also Urged to Report Water… pic.twitter.com/IDZpReg5sE

— WSSC Water (@WSSCWaterNews) January 30, 2026

4. Taxi rates increase: As of yesterday, all Montgomery County taxi rates will increase from $2 per mile to $2.50 per mile. In addition, a $1 nighttime surcharge will be added to trips taken between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Taxi rates to increase Feb. 1

5. How to remove your car from the snow and ‘icephalt’: Watch some tips in the video below.

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