Weather Announcement from Howard County Public Schools

With the region under a winter storm warning calling for 6 to 10 inches of snow by noon Tuesday, officials from the Howard County Public School System decided to close schools.

All Howard County public schools will closed on Tuesday, Feb. 17, because of weather conditions, the school system announced Monday evening.

All evening activities in schools—including high school athletic practices/games, school-sponsored activities and community-sponsored activities—are canceled Tuesday.

• Weather Watch: Storm Closings, Updates
• More Snow on the Way to Howard County

A winter storm warning means heavy snow is anticipated or occurring, and travel conditions will be difficult. Roads will become snow-covered and slippery, and visibility may be limited to less than a half mile.

During the warning period, the weather service says people should only travel in an emergency and should be sure to have a flashlight, blanket, food and water in their vehicles.

See more closings from WJZ.