5 things to know today, Feb. 4, in Montgomery County

It’s Wednesday, Feb. 4, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

1. Two-hour delay: Montgomery County Public Schools will have another two-hour delay today.

CODE YELLOW/DELAYED OPENING for Wednesday, Feb. 4.

Schools & offices will open two hours late for students & staff.

Childcare programs may operate as scheduled, but families should check with their provider for any updates.

Visit https://t.co/3UJVLWkg2H for more information. pic.twitter.com/xCeHwbdN98

— MCPS (@MCPS) February 3, 2026

2. Bus route concerns: Families who have concerns about buses reaching their usual stop can report them or ask questions using the contacts provided here by MCPS.

3. Storm cleanup: Post-storm cleanup continues in Montgomery County.

📡Update📡
MCDOT is continuing post-storm cleanup operations to open intersections, remove lane closures, clear sidewalks that have been reburied during supplemental plowing operations, and to widen cleared areas on residential streets.
▶️https://t.co/wWzeKRSxJE @MontgomeryCoMD pic.twitter.com/yHWlN5LuG5

— Montgomery County, MD – Dept. of Transportation (@MCDOTNow) February 3, 2026

4. Water ban lifted: The ban on non-essential water use has ended.

Final Update – 1:20 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2026: Essential-Water-Use-Only Request LIFTED

Water Distribution System Demands and Pressure Have Stabilized

Crews Continue Repairing Broken Water Mains Around the Clock with Support from Emergency Contractors

WSSC Water… pic.twitter.com/arPpQrOaJJ

— WSSC Water (@WSSCWaterNews) February 2, 2026

5. Save a life: Hear some advice on what to do if you see someone fall through ice into water.

If YOU are on the ice, with somebody on ice or see/witness someone who has fallen in or can’t help themselves, @mcfrs Capt Joe Bell has some advice that might save a life – it’s likely if you fall in you won’t have much time till you’re incapacitated & can’t move – CALL 911 https://t.co/gjP2QNjbDn pic.twitter.com/zRcNCCwQpJ

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 2, 2026

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