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February 25, 2015 | Staff Writer

NWS Issues Winter Weather Advisory for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Montgomery County for Thursday, Feb. 26 from 3 a.m. to noon. Snow is expected to develop overnight and continue through Thursday morning with accumulations from one to two inches. According to the advisory, snow is expected to be heaviest during Thursday morning’s commute. Motorists are urged […]

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January 20, 2015 | Krista Brick

Winter Weather Expected Later This Morning

UPDATED Say it isn’t so! The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that hits the ground just as you do this morning. The advisory starts at 6 a.m. Wednesday and predicts one to three inches of snow. The snow is expected to fall later this morning and continue through the day. The […]

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January 11, 2015 | Sonya Burke

SHA Urges Motorists to Delay Driving Monday Morning

Officials with the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) are urging motorists to delay or cancel early morning travel tomorrow, Jan. 12, as forecasters are calling for freezing rain overnight into the morning. On Sunday, SHA crews began pre-treating metropolitan area interstates and other major roadways with salt brine as an initial measure to prevent ice […]

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January 6, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Jan. 6, in Montgomery County

UPDATED Montgomery County Public Schools are closed today because of the weather. Here are five more things to know today, Jan. 6, in Montgomery County. 1. Snow may slow your commute to school and work today, and local leaders are reminding residents and business owners to clear their walkways as part of the county’s new […]

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January 5, 2015 | Krista Brick

Snowy Tuesday Commute Forecast

Break out those boots and mittens you got as holiday gifts. It looks like you are going to need them this week. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for our area from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. The Service said the heaviest will come right about 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., […]

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December 21, 2014 | Krista Brick

Rainy Morning Predicted

Getting ready for what might be a rainy Monday morning. According to the National Weather Service, we could see some rain and sleet 10 a.m. to noon here Monday. The good news is the ice isn’t likely to accumulate. Then, by Wednesday forecasters are predicting a 30-degree temperature swing. It looks like it will be a a […]

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February 26, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Snowy Commute (Photos)

The morning rush hour on Feb. 26 was complicated by traffic tie-ups for many in Montgomery County. Police reported multiple accidents that snarled traffic and many commuters were simply slowed down by the morning snow. Here’s a look at some photos from around the county:

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June 11, 2013 | Staff Writer

Six Roads Closed

Portions of six roads in Montgomery County remain closed this morning (June 11) due to flooding. Closures include: Berryville Road at the creek. Hispley Mill Road, 24100 to 24898 block. Izaak Walton Way, 20500 to 20574 block. Kingstead Road, at the creek. Loghouse Road between Newbury Road and Founders Road. West Old Baltimore Road at […]

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June 10, 2013 | Staff Writer

Six Roads Closed Due to Flooding

Six roads in Montgomery County have closed due to high water, and showers and thunderstorms are expected to produce heavy rain through the evening hours, with the potential for flash flooding. Roads currently closed include: – Kingsley Road between Burnt Hill Road and Stringtown Road; – West Old Baltimore Road at the creek; – Kingstead […]

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April 19, 2013 | Staff Writer

High Water sign street flooded

Travel Advisory Due to Heavy Rain

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is alerting motorists to be extra vigilant for potentially heavy rainfall later today and to curtail travel if conditions warrant. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for most of Maryland. This storm is predicted to bring wind gusts of an estimated 60 mph. Truckers are urged […]

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