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MC311 Returns to Normal Hours; Open Saturday Jan. 31

Montgomery County 311 returns to weekday hours of 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and will open Saturday, Jan. 31 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for storm-related calls.

Elrich· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Public Safety

Animal Services: Pets Must Not Be Left Outside in Extreme Cold

County regulations prohibit leaving pets outdoors unattended in extreme cold; violations may result in fines or cruelty charges.

Elrich· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Public Safety

Cold Weather Advisory in Effect Through Jan. 28; Single-Digit Lows Expected

NWS Cold Weather Advisory runs through 11 a.m. Jan. 28; lows could reach single digits with windchills below -5°F through early February.

Elrich· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Environment

Trash and Recycling Collection Delayed; Runs Through Jan. 31

Curbside trash and recycling collection delayed by storm will follow a slide schedule through Saturday, Jan. 31.

Elrich· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Public Services

DC Water Sewer Main Damage Affects Nine Zip Codes

A damaged DC Water sewer main near Clara Barton Parkway is being bypassed with pumps; grease and wipes are clogging emergency operations.

WSSC· Jan 27, 2026· 2 links
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Health & Human Services

County Shelters ~1,000 Unhoused Residents During Storm

Services to End and Prevent Homelessness helped roughly 1,000 people since the weekend, including 250+ emergency beds and 100+ families.

DHHS· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Public Services

WSSC Asks Customers to Restrict Water Use During Cold Snap

WSSC Water urges Montgomery and Prince George's County customers to use water only for essential needs amid expected surge in main breaks.

WSSC· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Environment

DEP Urges Salt-Wise Snow Clearing to Protect Environment

The Dept. of Environmental Protection advises residents to shovel before salting and use only 12 oz. of salt per 20-foot driveway.

DEP· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Public Safety

Sidewalk Clearance Complaints Resume Wednesday, Jan. 28

DHCA will begin responding to unshoveled sidewalk complaints Wednesday; owners have 48 hours after last snowfall to clear ice-packed surfaces.

DHCA· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Transportation

MCDOT Plowing Near Complete; Up to 11.5 Inches Fell

MCDOT crews have plowed primary roads and are nearly done with residential streets after up to 11.5 inches of snow and sleet.

MCDOT· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Transportation

Snow Emergency, Parking Restrictions End Jan. 29

Montgomery County's snow emergency lifts Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7 a.m.; County garage parking enforcement resumes Friday.

Elrich· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Education

EC Committee Reviews $2.14B MCPS Capital Budget for FY27-32

The Education and Culture Committee meets Jan. 30 to review the County Executive's $2.14B MCPS capital budget, $652M below the school board's $2.79B request.

MCCouncil· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Jan. 28, 29, and 30, 2026”
Jan 27
Education

EC Committee Reviews $445M Montgomery College Capital Budget

The Education and Culture Committee meets Jan. 30 to review the FY27-32 capital budget for Montgomery College, totaling $445.3M as recommended by the County Executive.

MCCouncil· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Jan. 28, 29, and 30, 2026”
Jan 27
Meetings & Hearings

GO Committee Gets Overview of $6.6B+ FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program

The Government Operations Committee meets Jan. 29 for an overview of the FY27-32 CIP, with spending up 10.6% over the prior six-year plan.

MCCouncil· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Jan. 28, 29, and 30, 2026”
Jan 27
Meetings & Hearings

Committees to Review Viva White Oak TIF Development District Creation

Joint ECON and GO committees meet Jan. 28 to review a resolution creating the Viva White Oak Tax Increment Finance Development District on ~294 acres.

MCCouncil· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Jan. 28, 29, and 30, 2026”
Jan 27
Meetings & Hearings

Council Committees Review Immigrant Protections 'Trust Act' Bill

Joint PS and GO committees meet Jan. 28 to review Expedited Bill 35-25, which limits county involvement in civil immigration enforcement.

MCCouncil· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Jan. 28, 29, and 30, 2026”
Jan 27
Meetings & Hearings

PS Committee Reviews $2.4M Public Safety Joint Operations Center

The Public Safety Committee meets Jan. 28 to review a $2.4M supplemental appropriation for a new Joint Operations Center for OEMHS, MCFRS, and MCPD.

MCCouncil· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Jan. 28, 29, and 30, 2026”
Jan 27
Health & Human Services

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Orientations Jan. 27, 29

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center holds free Zoom orientations Jan. 27 and Jan. 29 at 2:15 p.m. for parents of children birth–age 5.

MCFIC· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Orientation today!/ Orientación Hoy!”
Jan 27
Education

Gilchrist Center In-Person Conversation Classes Canceled Jan. 27

In-person conversation classes at the Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center are canceled Jan. 27 due to hazardous weather; online classes proceed as normal.

Gilchrist Center· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “In-person Conversation Classes are Canceled today”
Jan 27
Transportation

MacArthur Blvd Bikeway Meeting Moves to Virtual Jan. 28

MCDOT's Jan. 28 public meeting on the MacArthur Blvd bikeway project in Potomac is now virtual-only due to inclement weather.

MCDOT· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE – Hybrid Public Information Meeting Changed to Virtual (Online Only) on t…”
Jan 27
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