The National Weather Service released its latest expected snowfall maps this morning with all of MoCo coming in on the 3-4” range.
In the images you’ll also see a “reasonable worst case scenario” map showing a possible 6-7” if there’s a boom scenario and a “low end amount” map that shows just over an inch area-wide.
The National Weather Service has released a map for the potential of snow on Thursday night into Friday morning.
Per the map, 2-3” of snow is expected for central and upper MoCo while 3-4” is expected for southern MoCo (Bethesda/Silver Spring).
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for areas near/east of the I-95 corridor for possible freezing rain between 4am and 9am tomorrow.
As of now, none of MoCo is under this advisory, but all of neighboring Prince George’s County is. A Special Weather Statement has been issued for MoCo.
Earlier today in a media briefing, MCPS informed the public that it will be sorting schools into three categories– green, yellow, and red.
The categories will identify whether individual schools are below the 5% threshold (5% of the population of students and staff testing positive for Covid-19 in a 14 day period).
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue units were called to a fire at 1700 Rockville Pike, Halpine Road.
The fire, which caused smoke to be visible from outside of the garage, started on a rubbish pile on the second level of parking garage.
Notes from Governor Hogan’s 10am press conference by Gov. Hogan’s Deputy Communications Director, Kata Hall: – COVID HOSPITALIZATIONS. Today, Maryland hit a record high of 3,057 COVID hospitalizations, which is […]
Updated at 10am with additional information
Green- under 3% report testing positive within the last 14 days
SILVER SPRING, MD –Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, announces the best sledding hills in parks for kids and adults to enjoy. You’re never too old for sledding!
Approved locations for sledding in Montgomery Parks include:
The National Weather Service provided a pretty good snow forecast for this morning’s storm, with most places very close to what was being projected for them.
Leading the way for MoCo was Somerset, an area near Bethesda that borders DC, with 8.5 inches. Areas in S/SE MoCo generally came in with the highest numbers, while northern areas that usually get the most snow came in with lower totals.
Several crashes have been reported across the county, according to tweets by MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer. Montgomery County remains on Blue Alert with over 25 of 43 available EMS transport units committed on calls or at the hospital.
12:45- NB I270 IAO prior to Montrose Rd, collision, single vehicle into a wall
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“Novavax is committed to delivering our protein-based vaccine in the United States, where the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve with the emergence of new variants, ongoing need to ensure primary vaccination for the eligible population, and need for boosting,” said Stanley C. Erck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax. “We thank the U.S. Government for its ongoing support of our COVID-19 vaccine program, as well as our clinical trial participants and those who have supported the development and manufacturing of our vaccine.”