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A winter storm warning has been issued for Montgomery County by the National Weather Service, and officials are urging residents to be prepared. The winter storm warning calls for heavy mixed precipitation with an expected 4 to 6 inches of snow.  Officials say the warning goes into effect at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, and […]

This is your source for the latest blizzard news from across Montgomery County. For more snow news, visit our MoCo Snow page. We hope you will contribute your updates and photos for this blog as well. You can email photos to pix@mymcmedia or Tweet images and updates @MyMCMedia, #MoCo #Snow. You can also follow us […]

UPDATE: Jan. 27, 4 p.m. The City Manager of Takoma Park, Suzanne Ludlow, released an update on the winter weather recovery efforts. The City will begin collecting on Thursday and Friday, but will start later in the morning than usual. Ludlow noted that not all streets may be accesible. Residents are urged to place collection […]

The City of Takoma Park seeks volunteers for it’s Snow Angels program. The program provides snow removal assistance with walkways, steps, sidewalks and driveways for residents physically unable to remove snow. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to apply. Those interested in volunteering can register online by clicking the link here. To register for assistance you […]

Not everything is closed today. If your within walking distance, here’s a few places around Montgomery County where you can grad a drink, a bite to eat, or some last minute groceries. And don’t forget to tweet your snow pics to @mymcmedia. Silver Spring Snow day vibes! https://t.co/yuOJSQrbB9 — Bump N’ Grind (@BmpNGrind) January 23, […]

Councilmember Tom Hucker posted an update on Twitter urging residents to use caution while shoveling snow. Tragically 2 people in our region died earlier today while shoveling snow. Please take your time, stay safe & help your neighbors #Snowzilla — Tom Hucker (@tomhucker) January 23, 2016 The Montgomery County Fire Department has a few snow […]

UPDATED January 23, 6 p.m.: Town of Chevy Chase officials released an update on the winter storm activities. The Town’s matinence crew and contractor have been in the town since the start of the storm plowing the streets. Crews will operate continuously until the streets are clear. Sidewalk Snow Removal Officials also cautioned that it […]

UPDATE: January 25, 10 a.m. Town Council meeting scheduled for Monday, January 25 has been rescheduled for Monday, February 8 Original The mayor and town council of Kensington are asking for the assistance of residents during this weekend’s winter weather. Residents are being asked to park their cars off the street whenever possible. The Town is […]

Takoma Park City Manager Suzanne Ludlow is urging residents to prepare for this weekends winter weather. “The storm will be here soon. Please take these last few hours to move your cars off the road if possible, get any remaining medicines, food and supplies you need, and prepare to stay inside until Sunday,” Ludlow said […]

The Town of Poolesville officials released guidelines to help residents prepare for the winter storm. According to a news release, Town and contracted snow plows will begin clearing residential streets to keep them passable, when snow accumulates between two to three inches deep and temperatures indicate that the snow will not melt. Crews will generally try to […]