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Maryland School Closings & Delays

All 24 counties and Baltimore City — updated in real time during weather events

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All Maryland public school systems are operating on normal schedules. This page updates automatically during weather events.

Weather Impact on Schools

Current conditions across Maryland are not expected to impact school operations. When winter storms, severe weather, or other hazardous conditions threaten the state, this section provides a detailed analysis of the weather factors affecting school opening decisions, including road conditions, precipitation timing, and temperature forecasts.

Maryland school districts typically monitor conditions through the National Weather Service, Maryland State Police, county road crews, and their own transportation departments. Decisions to close or delay are usually made by 5:30 AM on the day of the event. Maryland Weather Network provides weather context alongside closing announcements to help families plan ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find Maryland school closings today?
Maryland Weather Network provides live school closing and delay information for all 24 Maryland counties and Baltimore City, updated in real time during weather events. We aggregate announcements from all public school systems alongside current weather conditions and forecasts so you can understand not just what's closed, but why.
When are Maryland school closing decisions made?
Most Maryland school districts make closing decisions by 5:30 AM on the day of the event. Some districts may announce the evening before if conditions are clearly hazardous. Two-hour delay decisions are typically made by 5:30 AM and re-evaluated by 7:30 AM. Early dismissal decisions are generally made by 10:30 AM.
Which Maryland counties are covered?
We cover all 24 Maryland counties: Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore County, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, and Worcester — plus Baltimore City. Private schools, colleges, and government offices are included when reported.
How is this different from TV station closing lists?
Maryland Weather Network pairs closing announcements with real-time weather analysis from an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist. You see not just that schools are closed, but the specific weather conditions driving those decisions — road temperatures, ice forecasts, snow totals, and timing. We also provide forecast context so you can plan ahead for multi-day events.
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Derek Beasley

Meteorologist & Founder, Maryland Weather Network

Derek Beasley is an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist with over 20 years of television experience, including Chief Meteorologist roles at major market stations. He holds a B.S. in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma and an M.S. in Geosciences from Mississippi State University. He founded Maryland Weather Network to provide Marylanders with the most comprehensive weather and environmental intelligence platform in the state.

AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist B.S. Meteorology — OU M.S. Geosciences — MSU 20+ Years Experience