MLK Tribute Event at Strathmore Moved to Monday
The Annual MLK Tribute event at the Music Center at Strathmore has been rescheduled to Monday at 4 p.m. due to weather. Tickets for Sunday will be honored on Monday. This… Read More
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Cold Emergency Alert Issued Through Thursday
Montgomery County has issued a Cold Emergency Alert starting Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 8 p.m. through Thursday, Jan. 16, at noon. Wind chill values are expected to drop below 20… Read More
State Deploys Nearly 3,000 People to Treat, Plow Roads
As of Monday morning the state deployed almost 3,000 people to treat and plow roads as a state of emergency continues during the winter storm. Maryland has already seen seven… Read More
Trucks Prepare to Salt Roads Ahead of Snow Forecast
With snow forecast over the weekend, trucks loaded up Friday at the county’s salt barn to prepare for road pre-treatment Saturday ahead of Sunday’s potential storm. MCM stopped by the… Read More
Snow Begins, Will Continue Into Evening
Light to moderate snow showers began falling in Montgomery County Friday afternoon and according to the National Weather Service (NWS) will continue into the evening and should end between 6-9… Read More
Recreation Centers Cancel Activities
All Montgomery County Recreation activities and programs scheduled for 3 p.m. and later Friday have been cancelled due to expected inclement weather. Centers will remain open for drop-in programming per… Read More
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Tuesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area Tuesday from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Freezing rain is expected, according to NWS. Up to one-tenth… Read More
County Issues Extreme Cold Alert for Thursday
Montgomery County has issued an Extreme Cold Alert from 2 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19. The wind chill is expected to drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, creating… Read More
County Under Extreme Cold Alert Friday
The county is under an Extreme Cold Alert until 4 p.m. Friday. Residents should expect the wind chill to be below 32 degrees — “Wear layers if you go outside. Take… Read More
Due to Dry Conditions, Outdoor Burning Banned in Maryland
With much of Maryland in near or extreme drought conditions, state officials are implementing a statewide ban on open air burning, effective Friday. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR)… Read More
Frost Expected Wednesday; Cover Your Plants
Cover your plants — temperatures are dropping. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a frost advisory for Northwest Montgomery County and nearby areas, including Germantown and Damascus. The advisory… Read More
Heat Advisory Tuesday and Wednesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for the county along with other parts of the region for Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. There was… Read More