Montgomery County Schools Make Jan 9 Weather Call

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Montgomery County Public Schools will open two hours late on Tuesday, due to emergency weather conditions, officials announced.

Bus service will be provided on a two-hour-delayed schedule. Morning prekindergarten, morning half-day Head Start, other morning half-day programs and field trips are canceled. Other activities and programs that begin at 10:30 a.m. or earlier are canceled.

Administrative offices will be open on time. Day care programs in school buildings may remain open as scheduled.

Monday's precipitation set the stage for icy conditions overnight and into Tuesday morning. According to the National Weather Service, the precipitation will freeze on untreated roads and sidewalks through the early morning. Residents should use caution on surfaces that appear wet that may actually be icy.

The forecast indicates temperatures dropping below 30 overnight before thawing on Tuesday with sunny skies and highs above 40.

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