Prince George's County Schools Make Weather Decision For Dec. 9

UPPER MARLBORO, MD — With forecasts calling for snowy roads much of Saturday and hazardous weather conditions expected overnight and into the morning, Prince George's County Public Schools is canceling activities for Saturday, Dec. 9.

The National Weather Service has issued issued a winter weather advisory for the Baltimore-Washington area calling for 2 to 5 inches of snow. The winter weather advisory lasts from midnight to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9.

The school system said in a Friday email:

December 9, 2017—PGCPS—Due to potential inclement weather, all Saturday athletic and extracurricular activities, including Prince George's Debate, are cancelled.

Prince George's County Public Schools offers the latest information on its website, including updates on possible school closings. You can also follow PGCPS on Twitter or Facebook, and sign up for the PGCPS Electronic Notification. More information on that can be found here.

Snow accumulations may be between 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts possible, according to the weather service. Snow will begin southeast of D.C. Friday evening mixed with rain. While projections may change, snow is forecast to move from the southeast to the northwest, with the heaviest snow falling Saturday morning and tapering off in the afternoon, the weather service advised.

SEE ALSO: Maryland Weather: 4 Inches Of Snow Possible

Here are 8 tips for driving in winter weather conditions, provided by AAA:

• Never run a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage.
• Make certain your tires are properly inflated.
• Keep your gas tank at least half full.
• If possible, avoid using your parking brake in cold, rainy and snowy weather.
• Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface (wet, ice, sand).
• Always look and steer where you want to go.
• Use your seat belt every time you get into your vehicle.

For the latest traffic information, check www.md511.org.

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