Towson School Closings, Road Conditions

With Towson under a winter storm warning until noon Tuesday, some schools are adjusting their plans.

Tuesday School Closings, Delays

• Baltimore County Public Schools announced schools will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
• Goucher College will open at 9:45 a.m. Facilities employees should report as scheduled.
• Towson University is opening at noon.
• CCBC campuses will open at 5 p.m.

Other Closings, Delays

• Baltimore County government offices will open at 11 a.m.
• Baltimore County Public Library branches are opening at noon Tuesday.
• The Baltimore County Public Safety building is closed to nonessential personnel.
• Baltimore County Circuit and District courts are closed on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
• Federal government offices in the D.C. area are closed. Emergency and telework-ready employees should follow their respective policies.

Road Conditions: A snow emergency plan is in effect for Baltimore County, meaning vehicles cannot park on designated snow routes.

On Tuesday morning, Baltimore County crews were focusing on clearing main roads; they plan to hit subdivisions by the afternoon rush hour, according to Baltimore County Emergency Management.

At 7:20 a.m., the National Weather Service reported that snow was tapering off in most of the region and would end by mid-morning. Conditions are hazardous and roads are slippery, the weather service reported. Those who must travel should allow for extra time and be careful on snow-packed or untreated roads.

Transportation officials advised citizens not to travel Tuesday if possible. “Stay home,”said State Highway Administration spokesman Charlie Gischlar, just before 5 a.m. He noted pavement temperatures were low and roads may be icy.

At approximately 6:45 p.m. Monday, Baltimore County Emergency Management reported that crews were out salting the roads and people should stay off them. The State Highway Administration also urged people not to drive.

Weather Forecast: At 7:20 a.m., the National Weather Service reported that snow was tapering off in most of the region and would end by mid-morning. Unofficial snow totals from the weather service indicated that by midnight, 3 inches had fallen in Dundalk and 1.2 inches in Long Green.

Snow started to fall in the region early Monday evening and is expected to continue overnight. Between 5 and 8 inches of snow are expected, according to the winter storm warning.

• Related: Towson in for More Snow

Monday School Closings

• Towson University closed at 6 p.m. Monday. Classes starting at 5:30 p.m. and after were canceled. Otherwise, classes ended at 6 p.m., according to an announcement from the university.
• Goucher College canceled all classes scheduled to begin after 6:30 p.m.
• CCBC campuses and extension centers closed at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16. Evening classes and events are canceled. See more.

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