Montgomery County Public Schools said Saturday that it will share an update by 5pm Sunday regarding any potential impact on school for Monday, December 15, as winter weather conditions varied widely across the county.
What fell overnight looked very different depending on location. According to the National Weather Service, Damascus was on the high end, picking up as much as five inches of snow. Parts of Gaithersburg, Montgomery Village, and Germantown generally saw between 1.5 and three inches, while other areas such as Aspen Hill and Potomac received less than an inch.
As of Sunday, main roads across much of the county are in good shape. However, some side streets, particularly in areas that saw heavier snowfall, remain slick and uneven. The bigger concern now may not be what is still on the ground, but what happens next.
FOX5 meteorologist Mike Thomas warned that temperatures will drop quickly Sunday evening, creating the potential for a fast freeze. He said temperatures could fall into the teens by early evening, with icy spots developing rapidly. That could lead to slick conditions overnight and during the Monday morning commute, especially on untreated roads, sidewalks, and shaded areas.
Taking all of this into account, a delayed opening appears to be in play, while a full closure seems unlikely at this point. Of course, conditions can change quickly with rapidly falling temperatures, and MCPS will have the final say later Sunday afternoon.
Official prediction: 2 pencils. ✏️✏️
