Fri Jan 17 11:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Garrett County Schools Closed Due to Weather

**Oakland, MD (January 17, 2025)** – Garrett County Public Schools announced a closure today, January 16th, 2025, due to inclement weather. Central office facilities will open at 10:00 AM.

The National Weather Service forecast for the area called for morning clouds giving way to afternoon sunshine with a high of 39°F and westerly winds. However, the decision to close schools was likely influenced by anticipated challenging conditions earlier in the day. Tonight’s forecast predicts partly cloudy skies becoming cloudy after midnight, with a low of 26°F and light and variable winds.

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