Montgomery Community Media

A wind chill advisory remains in effect until noon on Jan. 22. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials have some tips for staying safe in this bitterly cold weather. With gusty winds and temps with wind chills predicted to drop well below zero, it’s important to be prepared, monitor the weather, be safe and take […]

A ten-year-old Gaithersburg boy died after falling through the ice on a sediment pond in Gaithersburg earlier this month. In this segment from County Report This Week, Assistant Fire Chief Scott Graham talks about the tragic loss and he warns residents of the dangers of ice on area ponds. He also talks about the commitment […]

Another round of winter weather will soon impact the region, and the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is preparing to face another storm that will affect travel statewide on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Early forecasts predict significant snowfall tomorrow, and drivers should adjust travel plans if possible. “Please put safety first by planning now for driving […]

UPDATED A 10-year-old child, identified by police as D’Angelo Jayvon McMullen, has died after falling through the ice on a sediment pond in Gaithersburg, according to Assistant Fire Chief Scott Graham of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). Late in the afternoon of Jan. 13, Montgomery County fire rescue units were called to […]

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) continues winter operations as the winter storm moves out of Maryland. Crews have been out plowing and salting as the year’s first winter storm brought between four and eight inches of snow to most of Maryland.  Motorists should use extreme caution as bitter cold temperatures will turn any wet […]

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery County until 6 a.m. on Friday, January 3rd. A winter weather advisory is issued when frozen precipitation is expected which may impact travel. Caution should be used during any travel. Snow begins this afternoon (Jan. 2) and will continue throughout the night with […]

The National Weather (NWS) Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery County until 6 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23. So what kind of weather can you expect? The advisory indicates there may be freezing rain and drizzle, and accumulations of ice with temperatures in the lower 30s and winds out of the east […]

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery County until 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29. According to the NWS, one to three inches of snow is possible after midnight Friday, Dec. 28 and on Saturday, Dec. 29. Residents should note that a winter Weather Advisory is issued because travel conditions […]

The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is issuing a strong plea to Maryland drivers: please stay off roads early Thursday (Dec. 27) morning, especially before dawn. With near-freezing temperatures in the forecast, SHA cautions that damp roads and fog could create icy conditions at the onset of the morning rush hour. “Stay off the roads […]