Montgomery County Public Schools Make Weather Decision

Schools in Montgomery County will open later than usual Monday morning.

Montgomery County Public Schools announced that there would be a two-hour delay on Monday, Jan. 12, due to weather. Bus service will be provided on a two-hour-delayed schedule.

Morning prekindergarten, morning half-day Head Start and other morning half-day programs and field trips are canceled.

Montgomery County Public Schools and administrative offices will open two hours late.

Day care programs may open at 9 a.m. Other activities and programs that begin at 10:30 a.m. or earlier are canceled.

Much of the state including Montgomery County was under a freezing rain advisory Monday morning, and roads were icy.

Other Delays

Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Harford and Prince George’s schools are delayed two hours.

Liberal leave is in effect for state of Maryland employees starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, until the end of the day shift. Essential emergency personnel should report to work on time.

Federal government offices in the D.C. area are opening two hours late on Monday and employees have the option for unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework.

For more closing and delay information, check out this list from WJZ.

See Also:

• How to Drive on Icy Roads
• Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes
• Montgomery County Under Freezing Rain Advisory; Icy Roads in Forecast