Maryland State Police urge motorists to drive safely.
Frederick, Md (KM). The Maryland State Police in Frederick have the Snow Emergency Plan in effect as of 3:07 PM.
When the Snow Emergency Plan is in effect, motorists must have snow tires or chains on their vehicles. Studded tires are allowed in Maryland from Nov. 1st to Mar. 31st.
When a Snow Emergency Plan is in effect, no one is allowed to park on any highway designated as a Snow Emergency Route. The roads in Frederick County identified as Snow Emergency Routes 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 State Police have also put the Snow Emergency Plan in effect in Washington County. Officials at the Hagerstown Barrack say troopers have been busy handling accidents and calls for service throughout the county. Snow Removal Crews with the State Highway Administration are out treating the roadways. State Police urge residents to drive carefully due to road conditions.
There is some good news regarding the weather this afternoon. The National Weather Service in Sterling, Va. has canceled the WInd Advisory as of 4:17 PM. The agency says winds are weakening and shifting to the north.
By Kevin McManus