Montgomery Community Media

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for snow from 10 p.m. tonight (Feb. 17) until 6 a.m. on Feb. 18. According to the advisory, snow may end as a brief period of sleet and freezing rain. Here’s what you should know: Accumulations: 1-2 inches, little or no ice accumulation from freezing […]

UPDATED The National Weather Service has upgraded a winter storm watch to a winter storm warning for Montgomery County from Feb. 12-13. Heavy snow and ice accumulations are now imminent. A winter storm warning means that significant amounts of snow, sleet, or freezing rain are expected. According to a message from Alert Gaithersburg, travel disruptions […]

Winter weather is expected, with predictions of heavy snowfall beginning Wednesday night and continuing through Thursday. The best way for residents to receive timely severe weather and emergency notifications directly to cell phones and/or email addresses is from Alert Montgomery. Montgomery County officials offer residents the following tips for preparing for and dealing with severe […]

Montgomery County crews have poured more than 50,000 tons of salt on 5,000 lane miles of county roads since the winter began late last year. That’s the word from Keith Compton, division chief for Montgomery County’s Department of Highway Services. Compton said that’s certainly a lot more than last year because this winter has seen […]

UPDATED Montgomery County crews from the Department of Highway Services are working to clear trees from roads in the Upcounty. Keith Compton, division chief of highway services, reports that at one time today (Feb. 5) there were 17 roads blocked by downed trees and power lines that came down because of ice. Compton explained that […]

Frederick County officials have closed government offices and facilities due to numerous power outages in county buildings and downed trees across the county. For additional information and updates, visit the Frederick County Government website at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov. Or, call the county public information line at 301.600.3000. Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for emergency […]

Montgomery County Public Schools are closed on Feb. 5 because of the freezing rain and icy weather conditions. All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled. All administrative offices will open two hours late. Day care programs in school buildings may choose to open, but parents should check with their day care […]

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning indicating sleet and freezing rain with up to 0.25 inches of ice accumulations are likely from 7 p.m. tonight (Feb. 4) to 10 a.m. on Feb. 5. A winter storm warning means that significant amounts of snow, sleet, or freezing rain are expected or are […]

This is the story about the power of a good friend and it’s the story of a local business owner who went beyond the call of duty during a week when his company’s services were in high demand. Debbie Billings is the director of administration and human resources at Montgomery Community Media. She is also […]

UPDATED Rockville Pike was closed for several hours today  between Edson Lane and Flanders Avenue in North Bethesda because of a water main break. Jerry Irvine, a spokesperson for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), said the break occurred in a 16-inch water main that is 50-plus-years-old. According to Irvine, the water main break was […]