Monday January 8, 2024: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 37 and a low around 27. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Tonight snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain after 4am. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
We received about 7″ of new snowfall over the weekend. Not quite the forecasted amounts but we’ll definitely take it!
Did you enjoy the snow globe living? Send me your photos and I’ll select a few random submissions to receive a $25 Espresso Alley gift card! Check out our Facebook page for some awesome photos.
I had a chance to go fat biking yesterday! I LOVED IT! If you want to try out biking in the snow, send me a message. I’m holding the first Maryland race of the new Highlands Fat Bike Series this Saturday and it’s truly for any ability. I’d love to introduce new riders to the sport.
Garrett County Public Schools will have a two-hour delay for in-person learning, while administrative offices will open as scheduled.
We’re excited to welcome Garrett County Health Department to Deep Creek Times! They lead in promoting environmental and individual health through education, regulation, and more. TAKE PART IN TODAY’S FREE SKATING PROGRAM.
Quitting can seem overwhelming. Tobacco may be a part of your life, and change is hard. The Garrett County Health Department offers FREE Quit Now classes, starting at the Garrett County Health Department in Oakland on January 9th at 5:30 PM and at the Friendsville Senior Center on January 11th at 2:00 PM. The classes are free, and cessation aids are also provided at no cost. Check the linked article to register.
Don’t forget to catch the last few days of the Fur Ball auction, which will be taking place until January 10! It’s a delightful showcase of fabulous local items that you can bid on from the comfort of your home.
Everyone is invited to join St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish at the Parish Hall for a Community Supper, a free meal today from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Ruth Enlow Library has programs for children and adults today. Grantsville Library offers Children’s Story Time in the morning and a Creative Writers Group in the evening. Meanwhile, Oakland Library will host its Page Turners Book Club, featuring a discussion of “The Deep” by Alma Katsu
