Weather Alert: BCPS Cancels Afternoon, Evening Activities

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — All after-school and evening activities are canceled, Baltimore County Public Schools officials announced on Thursday, Jan. 17. The weather forecast prompted the decision, officials said in a statement.

Both school and community-sponsored activities, including athletic practices and games, are canceled in Baltimore County public schools.

Cancellation of afternoon and evening activities comes after the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Baltimore County that calls for about 1 inch of snow. The advisory says that drivers should plan for slippery road conditions for the evening commute, particularly after the sun sets when temps dip below freezing. Sidewalks may also be slick.

The winter weather advisory is in effect from 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, to 4 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 18.

In addition, the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook through the weekend due to a potential storm with below-freezing conditions.

"There is an enhanced threat for a winter storm for most areas Saturday and Saturday night. Wintry precipitation may continue into Sunday. The primary threat is disruption to travel," the hazardous weather outlook states. "Bitterly cold wind chills are expected Sunday night into Monday morning. Wind chills may approach 20 below zero over the mountains late Sunday night and Monday morning."

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