The overnight snowfall that dumped between 3 – 6 inches on parts of the D.C. region has closed county and government offices Tuesday.
The county government announced around 5 a.m. that its offices are closed today: "However, essential employees should report at their regularly scheduled time. Government facilities will not be open to the public."
All federal offices in the D.C. area are also closed today.
Free parking offered in Montgomery County-owned parking lots & garages. Park vehicles off streets to aid in snow removal efforts.
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) February 17, 2015
Montgomery County Circuit Court and District Court are closed. Metrorail is operating on a Saturday schedule, which will mean additional time between trains. Metrobus, which suspended service for much of Tuesday morning, plans to resume running some buses at 10:30 a.m. under its "severe snow routes" policy.
Trash and recycling pick-ups are on a slide schedule, which this week means two extra days from normal pickup, due to President's Day on Monday.
The Maryland State Highway Administration said it will likely take all morning to clear roads in the state.
"As snow ends, crews will be able to make progress toward getting lanes down to bare pavement, but with the amount of snow that fell statewide and the frigid temperatures, it will take time," said SHA Administrator Melinda B. Peters, in a statement. "Because temperatures are in the teens this morning roads may still be slick, so it is imperative that would-be travelers stay home and delay travel to giv our crews the time and space they need to safely finish the job today."
