A wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow fell Monday and impacted travel for the entire region. The county continues under a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service until 10 a.m. Monday.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will be closed Tuesday due to the storm.
Montgomery College also is closed Tuesday. All in-person and online classes and services are canceled.
Federal Government:
Federal offices in the Washington, D.C. area are closed. Find more details here.
1/16/24: Federal offices in the DC area are CLOSED.
Emergency and telework-ready employees must follow their agency’s policies.
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State of Maryland:
Liberal leave is in place for state employees through the end of the day. Emergency essential employees should report to work as scheduled. Non-emergency essential employees who report to the office to work may use liberal leave upon notification to the employee’s supervisor. Teleworkers should work as scheduled unless leave is granted.
The University of Maryland, College Park will open late at 10 a.m. In-person classes may move to virtual during this time period. Find more information here.
Montgomery County:
The Montgomery County government offices and departments open at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Ride On buses will operate on an S Service Schedule. The span of service is the same as the weekday schedule, with a reduced frequency of service. Riders should check the Ride On website for updates.
All regularly scheduled recreation programs and activities are canceled. County pools will open at 10 a.m. Community recreation centers and senior center will be open at 10 a.m. for drop-in activities.
Metrobus:
Metrobus is running on a severe snow service plan. Bus service will be limited to major roads only. Delays and increased wait times are likely, and travel is strongly discouraged unless absolutely necessary.
Metrorail is running regular service, though service may change based on weather conditions and staffing availability.
