As the region braces for up to 12-inches of snow through Tuesday, the snow emergency plan went into effect
Frederick, Md. (DG) – Maryland State Police in Frederick put the snow emergency plan effect at 6:30 AM Sunday January 31, 2021.
The following highways have been designated as Snow Emergency Routes in Frederick County:
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
Once the Snow Emergency Plan has been placed in effect, Maryland Law requires motorists to operate vehicles that are equipped with snow tires as designated by the manufacturer or equipped with chains. Studded tires are allowed from November 1 through March 31.
The snow emergency plan is also in effect for Washington, Carroll, Montgomery, Allegany, and Garrett Counties.
During the declaration of a snow emergency, a person may not park a vehicle on any highway designated as a snow emergency route.