Do You Know Laurel's Snow Policies?

Parking, plowing, shoveling, and more.

Below, find a copy of Laurel's official snow policies. A few key takeaways: When is a Snow Emergency in Effect? The City's Snow Emergency Plan goes into effect whenever a Snow Emergency is declared for Prince George's County. Also, the Mayor may proclaim or end a Snow Emergency. Snow Emergencies are announced on most local radio and television stations. Laurel Cable Network, Channel 71 on Comcast and Channel 12 on FiOS, broadcasts snow related announcements and closings. Please click here, to view the City's Snow Emergency Route Map. Parking Restrictions During a Snow Emergency, parking is prohibited on the even numbered side of designated City Snow Routes. All other posted parking restrictions remain in effect. Parking is prohibited on …

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Snow Closes PGCPS, Federal Government Wednesday

The Prince George's County government is open with a liberal leave policy in effect.

Udate: 10:30 a.m.: Bowie State University is now closed for the day on Wednesday Original story: Prince George's County Pubic Schools (PGCPS) are closed and all after-school activities canceled on Wednesday due to a snowstorm predicted to dump between five and ten inches of snow in the region.  PGCPS are operating under a Code Yellow, which requires only emergency employees to report as scheduled.  The Prince George's County Government will remain open Wednesday, with liberal leave for all non-essential employees, but Prince George's County District Court is closed for the day. Department of Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed to the public Wednesday, with a liberal leave police in effect for non-essential employees. The …

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Scot Brown

10:51 am on Wednesday, March 6, 2013

No no not RAIN!!!!!   more ›

Do You Know Laurel's Snow Policies?

Winter weather is on the way—and with it, a possible snow emergency.

With several inches of snow expected across the region between Tuesday night and Thursday morning, the City of Laurel is readying its salting and snow removal equipment and making preparations for the storm. Below, find a copy of Laurel's official snow policies. A few key takeaways: When is a Snow Emergency in Effect? The City's Snow Emergency Plan goes into effect whenever a Snow Emergency is declared for Prince George's County. Also, the Mayor may proclaim or end a Snow Emergency. Snow Emergencies are announced on most local radio and television stations. Laurel Cable Network, Channel 71 on Comcast and Channel 12 on FiOS, broadcasts snow related announcements and closings. Please click here, to view the City's Snow Emergency Route Map. …

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Wintry Weather in the Forecast

No major snow is predicted, but some cold and wet precipitation is predicted to fall in Prince George's County over the next two days.

While no major snow event is forecasted in Prince George’s County this week, there is some wintry weather in our future. According to the National Weather Service, rain mixed with snow and sleet is likely tonight, switching to all rain by 4 a.m. Lows of around 35 degrees are predicted and little to no accumulation is expected.  Friday’s weather is predicted to be rainy and foggy, with highs around 45 degrees. The weather will turn cooler and breezy, with winds increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. NWS gives a 30 percent chance of snow overnight, again with little to no accumulation.

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Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Early Monday

The advisory lasts from 5 a.m. until noon in much of Maryland.

Much of Maryland—from the D.C. metro area to the Baltimore suburbs—is under a winter weather advisory Monday morning. The advisory is in effect from 5 a.m. until noon in Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, Howard and Montgomery counties, as well as Baltimore City, the National Weather Service announced Sunday afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 20s by midday, but morning commuters may encounter freezing rain mixed with sleet and possibly snow, according to the advisory. Only a trace of accumulation is expected. Winds from the south will gust to 10 to 15 mph, the advisory said. The precipitation "will cause travel difficulties," the advisory said. Drivers should use caution and "be prepared for slippery roads and limited" …

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Tim

4:18 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013

BCPS would have cancelled school today due to weather...except it was already a teacher in-service day!   more ›

Liveblogging Pr. George's First Snow of 2013

See how local residents, government agencies and transit systems are responding to the first bout of winter weather.

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Week Ahead in Weather: Hello Winter

Here's a look at the week's forecast, courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Seems as if we've been asking "where’s winter?" for weeks now. Well, here it is. It’s going to be so cold this week that the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a hazardous weather outlook. Add to that a winter storm that may be coming our way, and it looks like the cold season has arrived. Today, the highs will be in the low 20s. The dry winter air coupled with wind gusts approaching 30 mph will also make for prime wildfire conditions, according to NWS. Temperatures will drop to the mid-teens tonight and the winds will persist. Wednesday, temperatures will reach the high 20s. It should also be breezy, but not as severe as Monday. Temperatures will drop to the high-teens at night.  Thursday’s temperatures should reach the high-20s …

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Winter Weather What? Advisory Cancelled for Howard County

The National Weather Service's update forecast does have some precipitation, but not the white, fluffy kind.

At least you have bread and milk. The National Weather Service has cancelled its winter weather advisory for Howard County, and Friday's forecast is all sun, all day. There is still a chance of a few snowflakes this evening, according to NWS, but not many. This evening there is a slight chance of rain, becoming more likely after about 7 p.m. But with temperatures hovering around 40 degrees until late tonight, don’t expect a snow day tomorrow.  According to NWS, the rain will end overnight and skies will quickly clear up and Friday's forecast shows clear, sunny skies, with temperatures reaching the high-30s.

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