Our biggest winter storm of the season has dropped several inches of snow across the DMV (totals available here). MCPS students will not be in class on Monday as part of a previously scheduled end-of-term grading and planning day. While the student closure itself is not weather related, ongoing winter conditions are now raising questions about office operations on Monday and the status of schools beyond Monday. Prediction available below.
MCPS previously shared that families would receive an update on Monday’s overall status between 4 and 5pm on Sunday, January 25. The school system also confirmed it will continue the same late-afternoon communication pattern each day so families can expect timely and predictable updates as conditions evolve.
In a message to MCPS staff, Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor outlined how severe weather closures could affect grading timelines if schools and offices are forced to close beyond the scheduled planning day. He noted that if severe weather closes schools and offices, grades will be due at the end of the first day schools and offices reopen.
According to National Weather Service reports as of Sunday afternoon, 4.5 to 8 inches of snow fell across Montgomery County, with some unofficial reports closer to 10 inches in certain areas. Sleet continues to fall, and a period of freezing rain remains possible. While road and school crews are actively working to improve conditions, the combination of heavy snow, sleet, and potential ice is making it difficult to keep roadways fully clear.
With cleanup still underway and additional wintry precipitation possible, it remains increasingly likely that office closures or delayed openings could be needed on Monday, with impacts potentially extending into the week as conditions stabilize.
Based on current snowfall totals, ongoing sleet, and the risk of icing, the Pencil Prediction for Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27 is… Five Pencils ✏️✏️✏️✏️✏️
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