UPDATED: Carroll County Public Schools Make Weather Decision

Public schools in Carroll County are closed on Monday, Jan. 12.

Previously, Carroll County Public Schools announced that there would be a two-hour delay on Monday, Jan. 12, due to weather, but changed the decision to a closure before 8 a.m.

Much of the state including Carroll County was under a freezing rain advisory Monday morning, and transportation officials warned roads could be icy.

The Maryland Transportation Authority reported were “dangerous driving conditions on many roads this morning,” at approximately 7:30 a.m.

Other Delays

Anne Arundel, Cecil, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George’s county public schools are delayed two hours.

Harford County Public Schools and Baltimore County Public Schools in the Hereford zone are closed.

McDaniel College is closed.

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