Tuesday, January 9, 2024: The weather today will be freezing rain. Snow, rain with a slight chance of sleet in the morning, then rain with a slight chance of snow in the afternoon. Precipitation may be heavy at times. Snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 Inches. Ice accumulation of up to one-quarter of an inch. Windy, with highs in the lower 40s and a low of 28. Southeast winds of around 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph. The chance of precipitation is near 100%.
We received a quick 3-4″ inches of snow and sleet here in Oakland this morning. It is BIG snowflakes!
The Quit Now Class scheduled to begin at the Garrett County Health Department in Oakland today, January 9th, at 5:30 pm has been postponed until next week. The new start date for the class will be Tuesday, January 16th. For more information call 301-334-7730.
Becker’s Hospital Review names Garrett Regional Medical Center among the top 350 U.S. hospitals for nursing staff communication.
The Garrett County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting today at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria of Northern Middle School. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed for public review.
American Red Cross faces critical blood shortage, lowest in 20 years. Donate now to ensure lifesaving procedures continue.
It looks like tomorrow may be a good time to enjoy this winter wonderland trail! (full disclaimer: I was there yesterday)
If you’re snowed in today, you may have the time to read this fascinating article about the first skiing in Garrett County. I just saw it today (thanks, Annie!)
Did you know? Maryland Special Olympics is holding an additional local business dunk event on Thursday February 22, in addition to the Cool Schools Dunk on Friday February 23, to support the annual event on Saturday February 24? If you’re so inclined, I am collecting donations since I will do the dunk as part of Thursday’s activities. What we collect for the Thursday event stays right here in Garrett County!
Now it’s time to get a quote! David Jochynek with State Farm Insurance offers free auto, homeowners, renters, life, Medicare supplement, hospital, and pet insurances quotes.
The lineup of children’s programs happening at Ruth Enlow Library branches is cancelled as all Ruth Enlow Library branches are closed due to inclement weather today.
