The National Weather Service is reporting that the next wave of sleet and snow is beginning to hit the area. Today's accumulation was from one to 3 inches of snow with more expected tonight. The surface temperatures will remain below freezing, but unstable air is moving into the area. The warmer air aloft will create a condition favorable to freezing rain after the next round of snow and sleet add to the accumulation totals for the day,

Surface temperatures are forecast to remain below freezing creating difficult and dangerous driving conditions across the region. Motorists are advised to continue to drive with extreme caution and  to remain off the roads whenever possible. The changeover to rains and above freezing temperatures not expected until sometime after the morning rush hour. Emergency situations are expected throughout the night and into the morning.

ST. MARY'S: Due to inclement weather, all three St. Mary County Public Libraries will be closing today, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m. The Wicomico Golf Course and Riverview Restaurant will be closing at 2 p.m.

CHARLES: The Charles County Board of Appeals Meeting scheduled for this evening (Jan. 27) has been canceled. Charles County Meals on Wheels has also been canceled.

St. Mary's school bus sits in snow The Bay Net Photo

ST. MARY'S: The St. Mary's County Board of County Commissioners have postponed the Public Forum scheduled for this evening (Jan. 27).

ST. MARY'S:  For Tuesday, Jan.27, as of 1 p.m., all recreation programs and facilities will be closed for afternoon and evening programs due to inclement weather. Facilities are listed as: Carver Recreation Center, Chancellors Run Regional Park, Great Mills Swimming Pool, The Gymnastics Center, Leonard Hall Recreation Center, Margaret Brent Recreation Center and all athletic fields.

CALVERT: As of 11 a.m., Calvert Count Government is on liberal leave. All branches of the Calvert Library will be closing at Noon on Jan. 27.

All three county school systems will be closing early today. St. Mary's Public Schools and Calvert County Public Schools are closing 3 hours early. Charles County Public Schools are closing 2 hours early.  All campuses of the College of Southern Maryland are also closed. St. Mary's College of Maryland will close at 12 noon, from which time offices will shut and classes are cancelled. The Library at SMCM will remain open until 5pm.

St. Mary's County Public Schools will dismiss three hours early today, Tuesday, Jan. 27. Buses will begin their return routes at that time. A.M. prekindergarten students will be held at their schools until buses begin their return routes. After school and evening activities, including evening high school registration, are cancelled.

Calvert County Schools will be releasing students 3 hours early. Lunch will be provided to students prior to dismissal. Should parents choose to pick children up early from school today, it will not be counted as an absence. Afternoon Pre-K will not be held. All afternoon and evening activities are canceled. After care at elementary schools will be provided, but we are asking parents to please pick up students as soon as possible.

Charles County Public Schools will close two hours early today, Tuesday, Jan. 27. All afternoon and evening activities are canceled. The three-year-old program has also been canceled for today.

Snow and icy conditions are making the road treacherous for all motorists. More closings as the information is provided to us.

St. Mary's County Weather Update

St. Mary's County is currently under a Winter Weather Advisory until 6 a.m. Wednesday, January 28. Snow is expected to change to snow and sleet between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. it will change to rain and sleet. At 7 p.m. it will change to freezing rain with temps around 30 degrees. Wednesday morning the temps will rise to around 44 degrees with rain expected throughout the day.The most precipitation is expected to affect Northern St. Marys County. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visability while driving. There will be no Meals on Wheels delivery today, January 27. Recipients are advised to utilize their shelf-stable emergency meals.