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Elkridge Today: October 30

Freeze alert in Howard County, Ravens to redeem themselves and more.

Temperatures will be in the 30s and 40s today. There is a from 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. The National Weather Service advises drivers to use caution, stating that water on bridges and overpasses has frozen and is causing slick spots.

Here are some cold-weather driving tips from the Army Corps of Engineers:

  • Leave extra distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you. Also, avoid driving right next to someone in case your car slides.
  • Drive below the posted speed limit.
  • Brake gently if you start to skid, and turn into the direction your vehicle is skidding.
  • Resist the urge to use your parking brake when it's cold; it could freeze and get stuck.

Do you have cabin fever after yesterday's rain? Six homes and an apartment complex are showing in greater Elkridge today for you to scope out. Did we miss your open house? Add it to the article by posting details in the comments.

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The Ravens are facing off against the Cardinals today at 1 p.m. If you aren't watching the game at M & T Bank Stadium, tune in on Fox. Here's the ESPN preview.


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