5 things to know today, Jan. 26, in Montgomery County

It’s Monday, Jan. 26, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

1. Schools: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed Monday and Tuesday.

(1/2) All MCPS schools and offices are closed Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to inclement weather.

MCPS is operating under Code Red both days as crews continue snow and ice removal. pic.twitter.com/nqNmxsQy3p

— MCPS (@MCPS) January 25, 2026

2. Dangerous road conditions: Residents are advised to stay home and off of the roads.

Sleet and snow continue to make roads dangerous. Please stay at home and off the roads!
La lluvia helada y la nieve siguen haciendo que las carreteras sean peligrosas. ¡Por favor, quédense en casa y eviten salir a la carretera! pic.twitter.com/GkMeAQOnt8

— Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) January 25, 2026

3. Ride On: See updates about Ride On bus service for Monday here.

Due to low temperatures and poor road conditions, Ride On will be operating the S Service Schedule on Mon., Jan. 26. Flash Orange will use 40-foot Ride On buses. Riders should anticipate possible service delays and detours. For more info, visit https://t.co/C6XHiWzfNu pic.twitter.com/McYhPQeHKF

— Montgomery County (MD) DOT – Ride On (@RideOnMCT) January 25, 2026

4. Snow portal: Montgomery County has a Winter Storm Information Portal where residents can find information about street plowing, how to submit a snow-related service request, and more. See the portal here

Stay up to date during winter weather ❄️
Use our Snow Portal for updates, preparedness tips, and County resources.https://t.co/hUjFTizrbB pic.twitter.com/fv4h5GVZqz

— Montgomery County MD Government (@MontgomeryCoMD) January 25, 2026

5. Shoveling: Pete Piringer, Chief Spokesperson with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, asks residents to clear snow around fire hydrants while you’re working on sidewalks and driveways.

If you willing & able please clear around fire hydrants while you’re working on the sidewalks & driveways – we thank you @MontgomeryCoMD https://t.co/gwCzd5lmOJ pic.twitter.com/vA4xt5ITOe

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 25, 2026

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