Five Things You Need to Know Today, March 21

Here are five things you need to know today:

MCAS: Make sure your children are prepared! The MCAS testing starts this week in Andover Public Schools. Testing begins tomorrow, March, 22, and continues on March 23 and March 24. Find out more about MCAS on the Department of Education website.

Election Coming Up Tomorrow: Make sure to save 20 minutes tomorrow to stop by the Andover High School Collins Field House to cast your vote at the . The two contested races include a two-way race on the and three-man race for one seat on the .

Weather: We certainly don’t want to hear this. There is a chance of snow before 4 p.m. today with a high temperature near 38 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Rain is likely to follow after 4 p.m. Snow accumulation may be 1 to 2 inches. Tonight there is a probable chance of rain before 9 p.m. The skies should be cloudy with a low temperature around 32 degrees. Wind gusts may be as strong as 23 miles per hour.

Finding Yosemite: It was this day in 1851 that Yosemite Valley was discovered with the help of Native Americans. This fun fact was provided by On-This-Day.com.

Gas Prices: Gas in Andover has been steady the past few days. The Gulf on Main Street continues to be the lowest station in Andover. Here are some of the lowest unleaded gas prices according to motortrend.com: the – $3.47/gallon ,  Route 125 and Salem Street- $3.49/gallon; 205 North Main Street –$3.49/gallon.

Check out all of the events happening in Andover today at our events calendar.