The National Weather Service has released some snow totals from trained spotters across the DMV at various times Sunday night and Monday morning. Not every community has an available measurement, and the timing of each report can lead to differences in what you’re seeing at home. Your backyard may look a bit different from the official totals, depending on when and where the snow was measured.
The National Weather Service has released some snow totals from trained spotters across the DMV at various times Sunday evening and night. Not every community has an available measurement, and the timing of each report can lead to differences in what you’re seeing at home. Your backyard may look a bit different from the official totals, depending on when and where the snow was measured.
Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23, after conditions across much of the county worsened Sunday evening, prompting officials to shift from a delayed opening to a full systemwide closure.
Update: CODE RED — SCHOOL SYSTEM CLOSED Monday, Feb. 23. More information can be found here. Previous 2- hour delay announcement before the change to a closure can be seen below:
MCPS announced a two-hour delayed opening for Monday and said the decision will be re-evaluated early Monday morning, as snow began falling across parts of Montgomery County Sunday evening. The district cited slick roads, uneven impacts across the county, and concerns about staff travel.
Based on the latest snowfall maps, most of Montgomery County falls into the 3 to 6 inch range. Lower totals are expected in areas such as Bethesda and Silver Spring, while higher amounts are more likely farther north and west, including places like Damascus.
Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories remain in effect as the National Weather Service’s (NWS) projected snow totals have increased across much of Maryland and Northern Virginia.
The four major local television networks have all released updated snowfall maps for Sunday into Monday, and they are largely in agreement on the overall setup and expected totals across the region.
Press release by Maryland Department of Emergency Management: Governor Wes Moore today declared a State of Preparedness ahead of a potentially hazardous winter weather system that is expected to bring […]
Montgomery County’s Chief Administrative Officer Richard Madaleno shared a parking advisory Saturday night as snow is expected to fall from Sunday into Monday, with a Winter Storm Warning in effect for roughly half of the county and a Winter Weather Advisory for the remaining areas.
An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County, Maryland from Sunday, February 22 at 7am until Monday February 23 at 3pm, due to wind chill values expected to fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Officials are urging residents to wear layers, limit time outdoors when possible, and take extra precautions if spending extended time outside. (more…)
NBC4 meteorologist Amelia Draper says families should prepare for school delays and possible closures on Monday as another winter storm moves into the region.