The weather today will be cloudy with a slight chance of snow. There is a slight chance of freezing rain in the morning, then a chance of freezing rain with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs will be in the lower 30s. East winds will be 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST THURSDAY. Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between two and three tenths of an inch. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
As of February 4, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has stocked 5,300 trout.
GCPS will operate normally today without a virtual learning day.
Garrett County Health Department confirms the first rabies case of 2025 after a raccoon-dog encounter on January 26 near Oakland.
The Maryland State Department of Education is inviting nonprofit organizations to participate in SUN Meals, formerly the Summer Food Service Program. This federally funded program provides free meals to children and teens during the summer. Last year, over 6 million meals were served at 1,200+ sites.
Students from Northern and Southern Garrett High Schools have been selected for the WVU Invitational High School Honor Bands, set for February 13-15, 2025. They’ll audition, join clinic bands, rehearse, and perform, while also learning from top conductors and WVU faculty.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Bear Creek Traders has a variety of new items to help you show love and appreciation for that special someone. Come find the perfect gift! 🎁
Get $2 off any large Wedgie at Fox’s Pizza Den in Oakland for Wedgie Wednesday!
Interested in restoring a historic property? Attend MHT’s Q&A session today, 10 AM–12 PM on Google Meet, to learn about grants and deadlines!
Play indoor pickleball with the DCL Pickleballers! Sessions run every Wednesday through March 19, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Ag Hall, Garrett County Fairgrounds.
Enjoy Pasta Night at Ace’s Run Restaurant and Pub! Every Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Want to take better smartphone photos? 📸 Get tips from digital photographer Christine Edwards tonight in this virtual Zoom program, hosted by the Ruth Enlow Accident Branch Library. Slots are still available!
Maryland Public Television & the Maryland Genealogical Society present Finding the Last Enslaver, a two-hour webinar with Robyn N. Smith on African-American genealogical research. Learn how to trace ancestry before 1870 using probate records, court documents, and more.
