Montgomery Community Media

UPDATE: January 25, 2 p.m. City Manager Suzanne Ludlow released an update on winter storm operations. “We are continuing around the clock snow clearing of roads, with sidewalk clearing being done during daylight hours. Every street should have had at least one pass by a snowplow, but many roads still only have an 8-foot wide cleared […]

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 […]

Across Montgomery County, residents are preparing to bunker down for a blizzard that is forecast to hit our area on Friday and Saturday. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Willie James Inman stopped by Kefa Cafe in Silver Spring to talk with local residents about their winter weather preparations.

Governor Larry Hogan signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in Maryland, starting on Friday, Jan. 22 at 7 a.m., ahead of the potential winter storm. You can view the news conference Hogan held on Thursday about the storm, below: “Our state is taking every precaution – coordinating all available resources – to prepare to […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials are meeting today to discuss snow protocols given the possible snowstorm that’s predicted to hit the region on Friday and Saturday. According to MCPS Public Information Officer Derek Turner, a notification about school delays or closings will be announced by 5 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22. And in case you’re […]

The City of Gaithersburg is encouraging residents to begin preparations for the possible snowstorm that’s predicted to happen Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday Jan. 23. According to a news release, City officials are urging residents to use off-street parking, if available, starting Thursday evening so that snow removal can be done efficiently. Those residents who do […]

This past fall my husband and I made the trek to Ohio State to watch the Terps play the Buckeyes. Although it was a beautiful day and an exciting game, what I enjoyed most was the Bloody Mary that one of our cousins’ friends made for us at the pregame tailgate. I’m not sure what […]

Snowstorm update from Montgomery County: Roads in the county remain wet and slushy. The National Weather Service forecasts that the snow in our area will intensify later this afternoon. Ride On buses are currently operating on their normal schedules. All county parking garages are now open without charge and will remain free until 7:00 a.m. […]

Montgomery County Government is closed today, Wednesday, Mar. 6 due to the snowstorm. Essential employees must report to work. Winter storm information including weather tips and countywide snow operations map is available at the Montgomery County Government website.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery County effective 2 p.m. on Jan. 25 until 9 p.m. According to the NWS, you should expect snow with accumulations around an inch. Temperatures will be in the low 20’s and winds will blow from the south 5 to 10 miles per […]