Howard County Closing and Delay Information

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

The Howard County Public School System announced that there would be a two-hour delay on Monday, Jan. 12, due to weather.

In addition, The Goddard School in Columbia, a preschool on Quarterstaff Road, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 12, due to water damage from a frozen pipe. It reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Much of the state including Howard County was under a freezing rain advisory Monday morning, and roads had the potential to be icy.

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.

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.

See more closings from WJZ.

See Also:

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