MCPS to Update School Status Early Thursday Morning
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) sent out a message at 4:50 p.m. regarding school on Thursday. According to the message, MCPS will monitor the weather (light snow is forecast) and… Read More
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Downed Wires, Dozens of Crashes During Tuesday Snow
County fire and rescue responded to more than 150 calls for service over a four-hour period during heavy snow Tuesday night. Most were weather-related, including dozens of crashes, and wires… Read More
Normal Dismissal Time for Schools Tuesday; Afternoon Activities Canceled
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will dismiss at the usual time Tuesday as snow is forecast in the afternoon, but after-school activities are canceled. According to MCPS, activities in the… Read More
MCPS Monitoring Weather, Expecting to Make Decisions as ‘Early As Possible’
On Monday afternoon, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) alerted the community of possible impacts to the schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday: “MCPS is watching this week’s weather closely. We are… Read More
Extreme Cold Alert Friday Morning
The county is under an Extreme Cold Alert Friday morning. The alert lasts until 11 a.m., according to the county’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS). Residents are… Read More
MLK Tribute Event at Strathmore Moved to Monday
The Annual MLK Tribute event at the Music Center at Strathmore has been rescheduled to Monday at 4 p.m. due to weather. Tickets for Sunday will be honored on Monday. This… Read More
Cold Emergency Alert Issued Through Thursday
Montgomery County has issued a Cold Emergency Alert starting Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 8 p.m. through Thursday, Jan. 16, at noon. Wind chill values are expected to drop below 20… Read More
State Deploys Nearly 3,000 People to Treat, Plow Roads
As of Monday morning the state deployed almost 3,000 people to treat and plow roads as a state of emergency continues during the winter storm. Maryland has already seen seven… Read More
Trucks Prepare to Salt Roads Ahead of Snow Forecast
With snow forecast over the weekend, trucks loaded up Friday at the county’s salt barn to prepare for road pre-treatment Saturday ahead of Sunday’s potential storm. MCM stopped by the… Read More
Snow Begins, Will Continue Into Evening
Light to moderate snow showers began falling in Montgomery County Friday afternoon and according to the National Weather Service (NWS) will continue into the evening and should end between 6-9… Read More
Recreation Centers Cancel Activities
All Montgomery County Recreation activities and programs scheduled for 3 p.m. and later Friday have been cancelled due to expected inclement weather. Centers will remain open for drop-in programming per… Read More
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Tuesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area Tuesday from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Freezing rain is expected, according to NWS. Up to one-tenth… Read More