Snow Emergency Plan In Affect In Frederick County

Motorists who venture out should have snow tires or chains on their vehicles.

Frederick, Md (KM)  The Maryland State Police in Frederick have put the Snow Emergency Plan in affect as of 2:00 PM on Friday.  That means motorists should have snow tires or chains on their vehicles if they are heading out in this type of weather.  Studded tires are permitted from November 1st through March 31st

During the declaration of a snow emergency plan, no one may park their vehicle on a designated snow emergency route.

The Snow Emergency Routes in Frederick 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

By Kevin McManus