The Marylarnd State Police have put the Snow Emergency Plan in affect in Frederick and Washington Counties. That means motorists who are heading out overnight should have snow tires, or chains on their vehicles. Studded tires can be used between November 1st to March 31st.
Motorists may not park on a Snow Emergency Route when a Snow Emergency Plan goes into affect.
The Snow Emergency Routes in Frederick County are:
U.S. Route 15
U.S. Route 15 (Business)
U.S. Route 40
U.S. Route 40 (Alternate)
U.S. Route 340
MD Route 17
MD Route 26
MD Route 27
MD Route 28
MD Route 31
MD Route 75
MD Route 76
MD Route 79
MD Route 80
MD Route 85
MD Route 140
MD Route 144FA
MD Route 180
MD Route 194
Interstate 70
Interstate 270
The Snow Emergency Plan took affect at 5:30 PM on Monday.
