UPDATE: Montgomery County Public Schools Cancel Classes For Feb. 23

Updated at 8:15 p.m.

SILVER SPRING, MD — After first announcing a two-hour delay, Montgomery County Public Schools has said that all classes are canceled for Monday, Feb. 23.

The school district said Sunday that a Code Red was issued for Monday, canceling classes, as weather conditions worsened in the county.

"Our teams are reporting greater accumulation than anticipated, affecting safety for driving and walking for tomorrow morning. So, out of an abundance of caution and what our teams are seeing by driving county roads as well as visiting school campuses across the county, we do not believe we can safely open schools, even with a delay," the district said.

All schools and offices are closed Monday.

• Emergency personnel report as directed
• Childcare programs and community use activities are canceled
• All activities, field trips, and programs in schools and on school grounds are canceled including athletic practices and events

"So, after all we have already weathered together this season, go ahead and get out the sleds one more time. We will provide an update for Tuesday by Monday at 4 p.m.," district officials said.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 10 a.m. Monday for Montgomery and Prince George's counties with total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with localized amounts around 5 inches.

District officials will re-evaluate early Monday morning.

How you can help: To help crews clear roads and school grounds quickly and make travel safer for everyone, move vehicles from school parking lots and shovel sidewalks near your home.

Montgomery County government also asks residents to park on the even-numbered side of the street so snow plows can pass more easily. All public county garages are free on Sunday and parking enforcement will not begin until after noon on Monday. In the event that this storm produces more than expected, contact the county’s 311 service to report areas that need clearing.

Monday morning: Allow extra time for travel, use caution and stay safe. Student drivers should exercise additional caution.

If conditions warrant a change in this decision, the district will send that message by 5 a.m. on Monday.