It’s Friday, Feb. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Weather: Expect dry conditions this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
A stalled front meanders near the region through Friday, bringing periods of rain, cooler temps & morning fog. Dry conditions return Friday afternoon. Warmer on Saturday. A coastal low could bring a mix of rain and snow Sunday. Cold temperatures return next week. pic.twitter.com/AxPYbDZKew
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) February 19, 2026
2. Contest deadline: Midnight is the deadline for high schoolers to submit entries to the Gaithersburg Book Festival poetry contest. See more here
3. Lunar New Year: Rockville’s Lunar New Year celebration takes place Saturday from 1-3:30 p.m. at Richard Montgomery High School.
🧧 Join us this Saturday, Feb. 21 for Rockville's Lunar New Year Celebration! The event will take place at Richard Montgomery High School from 1-3:30 p.m. and is set to feature live, cultural performances, crafts, interactive displays and more! pic.twitter.com/j8XfOxHrJy
— City of Rockville (@Rockville411) February 18, 2026
4. Prom Couture Closet donations:Â Ahead of its ‘Prom Couture Closet’ free prom attire shopping event April 4, Montgomery County Recreation will collect donations Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center in Chevy Chase. See more here
5. Metro weekend service: For residents who may want to take the Metro into D.C. this weekend, trains will single track between the Dupont Circle and Van Ness stations on Saturday and Sunday. See more here
Prepare early for this coming weekend! Red Line customers: Trains will single track between Dupont Circle and Van Ness for planned track work. Learn more: https://t.co/V2daaYOyRl pic.twitter.com/OnDrLOyQPy
— Metro Forward (@wmata) February 17, 2026
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