Some Maryland schools delayed, closed Wednesday due to slick road conditions
BALTIMORE - Some Maryland schools are delayed or closed Wednesday, Jan. 8, as the state continues to deal with snow and icy conditions following a winter storm Monday.
The snowstorm brought anywhere from 3 to 12 inches of snow, the First Alert Weather Team estimated. Temperatures dropped into the lower 20s overnight, making ice a big concern.
All Baltimore City Public Schools and offices will be open on Wednesday.
The following schools are closed on Wednesday, Jan. 8:
- Anne Arundel Community College
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Charles County Public Schools
- Howard County Public Schools
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Salisbury University
- Talbot County Public Schools
The following schools are delayed on Wednesday, Jan. 8:
- Baltimore County Public Schools (delayed two hours)
- Carroll County Public Schools (delayed two hours)
- Cecil County Public Schools (delayed two hours)
- Frederick County Public Schools (delayed two hours)
- Harford County Public Schools (delayed two hours)
- Maryland School for the Deaf (delayed two hours)
WJZ will continue to update the list of school closings as they are reported. Find a full list of closures HERE.
Stay updated on the forecast with WJZ's First Alert Weather team.
Driving in slick conditions
Drivers should still be cautious on the roads with ice and snow remaining from Monday's winter storm. The frigid temperatures will cause the wet roadways to become slick.
According to WJZ's First Alert Team, freezing temperatures will continue this week and a storm system could bring more snow this weekend.
Snowplows have been out all week to make sure the main roads are clear and salted. Maryland residents received 4 to 12 inches of snow through Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Maryland officials said drivers should use caution and be alert for hazards when traveling.
- Drive slow on potentially slick roads and watch out for black ice.
- Use caution around snowplow drivers.
- If you are stranded, stay in the vehicle until it's safe.
- Be alert for carbon monoxide poisoning by making sure your exhaust pipe is clear of snow.
- Travel with a safety kit containing a blanket, water, warm clothes, food, jumper cables and kitty litter or salt for traction.
