Wednesday’s winter storm that left a wintry mix of snow and ice in the area is causing closings and delays across the county.
The Maryland State Police’s snow emergency plan is currently in place for interstates 270, 370, and the beltway in Montgomery County. This means travel on the interstates is strongly discouraged. Also, parking on roads and streets designated as snow emergency routes is prohibited.
Federal agencies in the Washington, D.C. area are open. Employees have the option to take unscheduled leave or telework if they don’t currently do so.
Maryland State government employees working the day shift may take liberal leave. Emergency essential employees are expected to report to work as scheduled.
Montgomery County Public Schools virtual learning starts on time, childcare in the schools and all in-person activities and appointments are delayed until 11:30 a.m. Offices will open on time. There is no scheduled meal distribution on Thursday.
The Johns Hopkins University is opening at 10 a.m.
Montgomery County government offices and departments are open as scheduled Thursday.
https://twitter.com/MontCo_Highways/status/1359813227937431561
For more delays and closings, see below:
❄️Winter Weather Updates – Feb. 11❄️
Activity Center will open for appointments at 9 a.m.
Study Bubbles will open at 11:30 a.m.
No in-person programs (fitness classes) this morning. pic.twitter.com/zxrCacarnn— City of Gaithersburg (@GburgMD) February 11, 2021
The University of Maryland, College Park is following normal campus operations on Thursday, February 11, 2021.
— Univ. of Maryland (@UofMaryland) February 11, 2021
Montgomery County Recreation Aquatic Facilities will open as scheduled today, Feb. 11.
— Montgomery County Recreation (@MoCoRec) February 11, 2021
