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UPDATED Montgomery County fire and rescue crews helped Park Police remove two deer who were stuck on ice late Sunday afternoon at Little Seneca Lake, according to a fire department official. Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer reported on his Twitter account that an airboat was deployed for the rescue operation at Black Hills […]

Enjoy that snow day today students, because according to the Montgomery County Public Schools calendar you’re going to have to give the day back in June. MCPS Spokesman Dana Tofig told MyMCMedia Monday that today is the first non-built-in snow day, meaning this one triggers the school system’s contingency plan. But, with a forecast later […]

The icy coating put the freeze on local activities. Here’s a list of some closings and delays. Montgomery County Government Open at 10 a.m. http://t.co/TtondAHs5B — Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) March 2, 2015 Due to hazardous weather conditions, Montgomery College will open at NOON today, Monday, March 2, 2015. Shuttle… http://t.co/FJULLcsbl2 — Montgomery College (@montgomerycoll) […]

Montgomery County officials are reminding residents about the county law that requires sidewalks to be clear of snow and ice within 24 hours following a snow storm. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. For more information, visit montgomerycountymd.gov/safesidewalks.

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) and the Transportation Authority (MDTA) are reporting that 2,400 trucks are plowing and salting throughout the state to keep roads passable during the storm. According to a news release, collisions and abandoned vehicles hampered operations and contributed to traffic jams and difficulties treating roadways today. With […]

You can find the latest weather closings and delays in Montgomery County as we learn of them below: For the safety of our artists, audience, staff & volunteers, Guy Davis & @EricBibb concert has been rescheduled for Sun, March 1, 7:30pm. — BlackRock Center (@BlackRockCenter) February 21, 2015 Due to inclement weather, all DLC Retail […]

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning from now to 9 a.m. Sunday. According to the warning, a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will fall today thru Sunday morning. Accumulations between 3 to 6 inches of snow and sleet are expected beginning between 10 a.m. and noon today. Precipitation will […]

Here we go again. Looks like a forecast of freezing precipitation and temperatures Saturday. This latest storm has forecasters in a tizzy. There are predictions out there for anything from 2 inches in Montgomery County to 8 inches. According to the National Weather Service, a low pressure system will likely bring accumulating snow and ice to […]

Montgomery County has spent $10.5 million so far this winter keeping the roads clear of snow and ice. That’s about $1 million more than budgeted but less than half of the ten-year-average expenditure for snow and ice removal, according to Keith Compton, division chief for Montgomery County’s Department of Highway Services. Montgomery County so far […]

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is preparing for one of the worst timed snow storms of the season – only one or two inches of snow are expected, but predicted to hit at the worst possible time – rush hour. Current forecasts show precipitation falling between now and 9 p.m., which […]