Weather Delay for Howard County Public Schools

On Tuesday morning, public schools in Howard County will open two hours late, the Howard County Public School System announced.

All morning sessions of half-day prekindergarten and RECC are canceled, according to the announcement.

There is a two-hour delay for morning childcare programs in schools sponsored by the Columbia Association and the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks, the announcement said.

The region was under a winter weather advisory overnight Monday due to freezing rain and below-freezing temperatures, creating potential for icy spots to develop.

“What looks wet may be ice,” the Maryland Transportation Authority reported Tuesday morning. Officials advised using extra caution on the roads.

The State Highway Administration (SHA) encouraged drivers to heed speed limits, which are in place for ideal weather conditions. “

“SHA asks motorists to drive at the appropriate speed for the conditions this morning and delay travel if warranted,” SHA Administrator Melinda B. Peters said Tuesday morning. “Based upon the storm’s path overnight and this morning, road conditions could change dramatically as you travel, so please use caution.”

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