5 things to know today, March 24, in Montgomery County

It’s Tuesday, March 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

1. Extreme Cold Alert: Montgomery County is under an Extreme Cold Alert until 9 a.m. See more here

An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from Mon., 3/23 at 11 pm until Tues., 3/24 at 9 am. Expect the wind chill below 32 degrees F. Wear layers if you go outside. Take extra precautions if you spend time outdoors. More info: https://t.co/jMV4anGEFq #MoCo pic.twitter.com/XUEdODmKih

— Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) March 23, 2026

2. Bus stop closure: Starting today, the Ride On bus stop at Wayne Avenue, eastbound between Fenton and Cedar Streets, will be closed for two weeks for sidewalk construction. See more here

🚧Reminder🚧
Due to sidewalk construction, a @RideOnMCT bus stop 🚏on Wayne Avenue, eastbound between Fenton and Cedar Streets (Stop ID:27061) will be closed🚫 on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 for two weeks.
📋Details▶️ https://t.co/EQYqEx3hky @MontgomeryCoMD @311MC311 @MoCoCouncilMD pic.twitter.com/GzZFUiktMo

— Montgomery County, MD – Dept. of Transportation (@MCDOTNow) March 22, 2026

3. County Council: The County Council will meet today starting at 9 a.m. The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube @MoCoCouncilMD. View agenda

4. Cherry blossoms: Peak bloom is expected this week, according to the National Park Service.

Wow! This weekend's warm weather pushed the Yoshino cherry trees to Stage Five: Puffy White. The blossoms are coming out, we're just waiting on them to open. We expect Peak Bloom this week!
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Follow #BloomWatch at https://t.co/h04Gu0ksc1#Cherryblossom #WashingtonDC pic.twitter.com/bEVOXMKdAv

— National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) March 23, 2026

5. The Pulse: The newest episode of The Pulse takes viewers to the City of Takoma Park, where a vibrant community known for its people-centered values has existed since 1883.

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