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Montgomery County January 2026 Snow Update #1: County Declares Snow Emergency | Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) Closure

Published: January 24, 2026
Updated: January 24, 2026
 (Source: Montgomery County, MD | eSubscription bulletin, 2026) 

Dear community members,

**Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) will be closed on January 25, 2026. All community use will be canceled.

A message from Montgomery County Public Information Office (PIO):

As a reminder, a "snow emergency" is being declared for Montgomery County to take effect at 6 p.m. today, Saturday, Jan. 24. This declaration imposes on-street parking restrictions and makes covered County garages available for free parking.

During the snow emergency, parking is prohibited on posted snow emergency routes and posted surface parking lots. Residents are asked to make every effort to park in driveways and garages as parking is available at no charge in County-operated parking garages. Where street parking is unavoidable, the side of the street where cars area allowed to park will alternate by day to allow for snow clearing.

If residents must park on-street on non-snow emergency routes, starting at 6 p.m. today through Monday, Jan. 26, residents should only park on the side of the street with even numbered addresses. If emergency conditions persist, residents will be expected to move their cars to the side of the street with odd numbers of Tuesday, Jan. 27 by 7 a.m.

Government Facilities Operating Updates:
  • Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25.
  • Montgomery County Department of Recreation Centers will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25.
  • Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) Stores will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25
  • The Montgomery County Animal Adoption Center will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25.
  • The County's non-emergency informational call center, MC 311, will open on Sunday, Jan. 25 from noon to 8 p.m. MC 311 will have extended hours on Monday, Jan. 26 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. to handle calls regarding the storm. Residents can contact MC 311 by calling 3-1-1 or 240-777-0311 or online at MC311.com.
  • Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)-sponsored activities are canceled for Sunday, Jan. 15. MCPS schools are closed to students on Monday, Jan. 26 for previously scheduled end of term grading and planning day. MCPS will update its operational status for Monday, Jan. 26 on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. 

For up-to-date snow-related information, residents can visit the County's Snow Information Portal.