County Preps Road Salt for Yet Another January Storm
Mountains of salt sit in the double barns at the salt storage facility at the Crabbs Branch Way Highway Services Depot in Gaithersburg, ready to hit the road when the… Read More
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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Thursday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for northwest Montgomery County between the hours of 4 a.m. and 11 a.m. Thursday, and for central and southeast… Read More
Wind Advisory in Effect Through Monday Night; Snow Crews Still Active
Weather advisories are still in effect after the third round of snow in 2022. According to a Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) press release, the Winter Weather Advisory for… Read More
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Sunday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter a storm watch for Montgomery County from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. We may see up to five inches of snow, but… Read More
County Issues Hypothermia Alert Friday
Montgomery County issued a Hypothermia Alert Friday morning after it snowed overnight. It is going to be a COLD day today in Montgomery County with a #HypothermiaAlert in effect, so… Read More
UPDATE: Schools Close Friday Due to Winter Weather
Update, Jan 7 at 6:10 a.m.: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed Friday, Jan. 7 due to severe weather. All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled.… Read More
Despite Staff Shortage, MDOT Says ‘We Are Ready for the Storm’
Montgomery County is prepared for Thursday’s winter storm that may bring between two to four inches of snow by Friday morning. The National Weather Service has issued as winter storm… Read More
Metro Adjusts Schedules, Routes, and Policies to Account for Covid, Absenteeism, and Snow
Metro announced service reductions effective Jan. 10 as the Washington-area public transportation authority copes with the surge in COVID-19 cases. Metro is dealing with “growing absenteeism rates across service areas… Read More
Schools Open Two Hours Late Wednesday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will open two hours late Wednesday, Jan. 5 as work continues to remove ice and snow. According to the MCPS website, bus service will be… Read More
24 Hours Later, Some Drivers Still Stranded on I-95 in Virginia
24 hours after the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced on Twitter that portions of I-95 North and South were closed to incoming traffic, some drivers remain stranded. Both sides… Read More
Tips for Safe Sledding
The first snowstorm of 2022 – and the biggest in the area since 2019 – left many hills blanketed with snow making it tempting for sledders, but it’s important to… Read More
MCPS Closed For Second Day in a Row Due to Snow
Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed again Tuesday. Ice and snow still needs to be removed from the schools “to ensure schools are safe for students and staff,” according… Read More