It’s Tuesday, Jan. 27, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Schools closed: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed today.
(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. Snow plowing update: It is estimated to take until this afternoon for county plowing crews to make at least one pass through residential streets. The county does not maintain all streets — check the online Winter Storm Information Portal to find out the status of your street and who is responsible for plowing it.
3. Don’t crowd the plow: Give snow plows space.
🔔 Reminder🔔#respecttheplow #DontCrowdThePlow pic.twitter.com/NRx5So8GFy
— Montgomery County, MD – Dept. of Transportation (@MCDOTNow) January 26, 2026
4. Walk slowly: Wear shoes with rubber treads and take slow, short steps when walking in icy conditions.
Slipping on icy surfaces can lead to serious injuries & even death. Take slow, short steps; use footwear with rubber treads.
Resbalarse en una acera helada puede provocar lesiones graves o incluso la muerte. Tome pasos lentos y cortos; utilice calzado con suelas de goma. pic.twitter.com/wyEykS6Maf
— Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) January 26, 2026
5. ICYMI: Montgomery County becomes a ‘Winter Wonderland’:
For the latest news and events in Montgomery County, stay with MyMCMedia. We hope you will also follow MyMCMedia on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Comments are closed.