LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County, Maryland is under a Winter Weather Advisory from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025.  Snowfall totals for St. Mary’s County are expected between 1–4 inches with very low temperatures. Snowfall is expected to begin in the early morning hours, around 3–5 a.m. Peak timing for snowfall is expected to be between 4 a.m.– noon. Impacts to the morning commute are expected.

Due to anticipated inclement weather, St. Mary's County Government (SMCG) administrative offices will open at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025.

This delayed opening also includes:

·       Senior Activity Centers (Garvey, Loffler & Northern) and no home-delivered meals

·       Department of Recreation & Parks programs, facilities, museums, and golf course

• Convenience Centers and the St. Andrews Landfill
• The Metropolitan Commission Administrative Offices

The St. Mary’s County Libraries will be closed as planned on December 5, 2025, for training.

The St. Mary's Transit System (STS) operations will begin running at 8 a.m.

The St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption & Resources Center will open to the public at noon per usual operating schedules.

Community members are encouraged to use the following resources during severe weather:

• Check for local road closures at: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/RoadClosures
• Report non-emergency issues, such as downed trees via our 311 system at: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/SM311
• Report power outages to SMECO at: www.smeco.coop/Outages
• Visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov/Prepare for additional preparedness tips

For more information on SMCG programs and operations, visit: www.stmaryscountymd.gov or follow St. Mary’s County Government on Facebook, X, and Instagram for regular updates.