MCPS building service employees are working hard to clear the schools, but the ice has proven to be a challenge as some schools are just getting started/still working on clearing bus lanes and parking lots based on photos sent in Thursday morning.
While Montgomery County officially ended its snow emergency declaration at 7am on Thursday, January 29, the impacts of the storm are still being felt. The snow emergency had been in place since the evening of Saturday, January 24. In recognition of the ongoing icy conditions, the county has also paused enforcement of sidewalk snow clearing requirements until Monday, February 2. Sustained freezing temperatures have left many sidewalks slick and difficult to fully clear, even days after the storm.
Pencil Prediction: 3 Pencils ✏️✏️✏️
This is probably closer to 3.5 pencils. There are issues like bigger roads suddenly losing lanes, bus stops full of snow, unwalkable sidewalks, etc. Looking ahead, temperatures are expected to remain frigid through the weekend. Having three additional days for cleanup could prove beneficial, allowing crews more time to address lingering ice issues and better prepare schools for a return to normal operations.
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