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Howard County Schools Revise Weather Decision

The Howard County Public School System made announcement on Monday, Jan. 26.

UPDATE—The Howard County Public School System announced Monday morning that all schools will be closed on Jan. 26.

Offices will remain open.

All evening activities are cancelled, according to the announcement.

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The school system previously reported that it would open two hours late due to weather but it reassessed conditions and revised the decision at approximately 7:15 a.m.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for Howard County until 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, with the potential for 3 to 6 inches of snow.

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Liberal leave is in effect for Howard County government Monday.

Federal agencies are open with the option for unscheduled leave/telework.

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Previous report—The Howard County Public School System will open two hours late on Monday, Jan. 26, the school system announced Monday morning.

Morning prekindergarten and RECC programs are cancelled.

All morning child care programs sponsored by the Columbia Association and the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks will be delayed two hours.

A winter weather advisory is in effect for Howard County until 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, with the potential for 3 to 6 inches of snow.

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