WINTER STORM WARNING remains in effect for Montgomery County until 10 PM this evening. Snow and sleet has changed to freezing rain across most of the area. Radar indicates several bands of precipitation still approaching the County. Temperatures are expected to remain near or slightly below freezing through tonight.
Maryland State Police: Active snow emergency declared for Montgomery County at 7:30 AM. This snow emergency plan prohibits parking on roads and streets designated as snow emergency routes
Montgomery County Public Schools: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed today, Friday, February 22, due to emergency weather conditions. All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled. Day care programs in school buildings will remain open as scheduled by the program providers. All administrative offices are open.
Montgomery County government has a liberal leave policy in effect.
State Highway Administration: Numerous accidents and icy spots throughout the State, but all Interstates and primary roads remain open and passable. Sections of US-29 and I-270 are at or below freezing.
Montgomery County snow response road crews are actively spreading abrasives on all roads.
Utilities (power): Few power outages reported at this time.
MC Homeland Security Department