So far, so good on the rain.  There may have been a bit of precipitation overnight, but skies are blue this morning.  We are under a Flood Watch from the National Weather Service from Thursday night to Sunday night. 

Absolutely wonderful skiing yesterday.  Bright sun.  Temps in the 50's.  Shell jacket. Gloves off.  Very nice!

Still loving this sunshine, but it looks like it ends today.  Rain is expected to arrive overnight and continue through Saturday.  The chance for precipitation remains through Sunday and Monday, but we could have some snow mixed in.  Here's hoping all our trees have a tendency toward binge drinking!

Lots of snowmobilers out on the lake the past few days.  Perhaps taking advantage of what may be their last opportunity for the season. 

Alpine Village Inn was auctioned off on Friday for $900,000.  Read more here. 

GLAF is sponsoring another bus trip to see the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in Morgantown on April 10.  Click here for more information or to make a reservation. 

Wow, what a weekend!  Nothing but blue skies, starry nights and singing birds!

It is looking like we'll get some rain later in the week and into the weekend.  This, of course, brings the chance for some flooding.   Keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn't happen.

More sunshine today!  That's two days of sunshine in March with more to come.  I believe we only had two whole days of sun in all of February, so this is a welcome change.

Temps did reach above the freezing mark yesterday and although I didn't notice much runoff, the snow definitely settled quite a bit.  Things froze again last night and we'll get a bit more thaw today.  Perfect!

Here is a story about a new book investigating the use of drugs by the CIA for mind control experiments in the 50's.  Yes, Deep Creek Lake is involved.

You can now become a fan of Deep Creek Times on Facebook. (I don't know how to send you the link, but if you are a member just search for Deep Creek Times and become a fan!) I still expect your visit here, too, though.  :-) 

Content Update:  Movie Schedule updated through 3/11

9:30 a.m.

Just a dusting of snow overnight and a bit of blue skies today.  Just a bit, but we'll take it!  Still a chance for some lingering snow showers before the clouds clear out for the weekend.  Yippeee!

Only two county schools closed today and the rest went ON TIME!  It's a miracle!

Bill's Marine Service is sponsoring a snowmobile drag race this Saturday in Harvey's field on Sand Flat Road (follow the signs).  Registration is from 9 a.m. to 11:30 with a driver's meeting @ 11:45.  Entry fee is $15 and there will be all classes of sleds racing. Cash prizes for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd.

Congrats to the Terps on the big win last night over Duke!  I know a few fans that are walking a bit taller today.

News release posted on the Latest News regarding a lake drawdown. Muy importante!  Especially if you venture on the lake!

12:30 p.m.

Tossing out my second "whatever" of the day.

11:15 a.m.

Here is a video news story about Garrett County.  Very cool!

11:00 a.m.

More snow.  About 3 inches.  Whatever!

All local schools were on a two-hour delay this morning, but 5 are closed completely to allow for snow removal on the roofs.  Boy, I would hate to be the person that has to figure out the school schedule. 

The weekend is looking marvelous with sunny skies and temps above freezing! 

Just got word that structural engineers are inspecting a few of our locals schools to assure the safety of the roofs.  Another factor in our school cancellations. 

9:30 a.m.

Another day of, thankfully, not a lot of snow and another day of no school in Garrett County.  Crews are working feverishly to widen back roads to allow safe passage for the school buses. 

Another weather event is expected in the mid-Atlantic tonight, but Accuweather is calling this one a "yawner."  What's a couple more inches, right?  Ugh!

The rolling marquee at State Farm in Oakland reads: and this too shall melt.  Funny, but that is what scares me.

The commissioners will not be holding their Tuesday public meeting this week. 

Deep Creek is mentioned in this Washington Post article on vacation homes (pg. 3)

The National Guard arrived yesterday!   The release suggests they will be used to aid emergency personnel, but I think we can find a load of other things to do, as well.  Roof collapses are, unfortunately, becoming more and more frequent.

The dunk was well attended considering the weather on Friday.  I heard there were about 300 dunkers and it was FREEZING out of the water.  Don't even want to think about in it!  I talked to a few people who made the trek in on Friday -- not heeding the advice to stay home, obviously -- and they said is was awful. 

No school again today in Garrett County.  Shocker!