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March 1, 2015 | Krista Brick

Trifecta of Snow Freezing Rain, Sleet Expected to Fall in MoCo

UPDATED: The National Weather Service has lifted the winter weather advisory now issuing a winter storm warning in effect until 3 a.m. The new alert predicts a more sleet, freezing rain event. A winter storm warning means significant amounts of ice are expected or occurring. ORIGINAL  – Here we go again! Montgomery County is under […]

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February 21, 2015 | Sonya Burke

National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Warning for Montgomery County

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 […]

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February 19, 2015 | Krista Brick

County Snow Total Measured in Millions

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 […]

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February 10, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Icy Conditions: Commuters Urged to Use Caution

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is reminding travelers to use caution this morning. Whether traveling by foot or in vehicles, slick conditions are possible from Monday’s night mix of sleet and freezing rain. SHA crews were deployed overnight and will continue storm operations through the morning rush hour. “SHA asks motorists […]

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February 1, 2015 | Sonya Burke

NWS Issues Winter Weather Advisory for Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for northwest central and southeastern Montgomery County for this afternoon and tonight. A wintery mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected to develop late this afternoon and continue through tonight. According to the advisory, warmer air will move in and gradually change the […]

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January 29, 2015 | Sonya Burke

NWS Issues Winter Weather Advisory for MoCo Today

Bundle up, it’s cold outside. The National Weather Service has also issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Montgomery County. It is in effect from 3 – 9 p.m. today. According to the advisory, you can expect a light coating of snow and some ice glazing. A Winter Weather Advisory is issued when frozen precipitation is […]

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January 26, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Montgomery County

UPDATED A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Montgomery County effective from now until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27. According to the advisory, between three and six inches of snow are possible. Snow will develop this morning and continue through tonight into Tuesday. The heaviest snow will be tonight. Temperatures are forecast to […]

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January 15, 2015 | Staff Writer

Online Winter Storm Tools (VIDEO)

Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation wants residents to know about its online storm tools that can help you plan your trip after a snowstorm. Take a look: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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January 12, 2015 | Sonya Burke

County Government and Federal Agencies Announce Delayed Openings on Monday

Montgomery County government offices and federal agencies in the Washington, D.C. area have announced delayed openings on Monday, Jan. 12 because of the freezing rain in today’s forecast. Montgomery County Public Schools officials have announced a two hour delay today. The City of Rockville is also opening at 10 a.m. today. Montgomery College has announced […]

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January 11, 2015 | Sonya Burke

National Weather Service Issues Freezing Rain Advisory

UPDATED The National Weather Service (NWS)  has issued a freezing rain advisory for Monday morning in Montgomery County. The freezing rain advisory has been extended until 1 p.m. for some parts of Montgomery County. A freezing rain advisory is issued when frozen precipitation is expected that may impact travel. Motorists are urged to slow down […]

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