
MARYLAND STATE POLICE
Frederick Barrack “B”
Frederick County Law Enforcement Center
110 Airport Drive East
Frederick, Maryland 21701
(301) 600-4151
PRESS RELEASE
The Maryland State Police at Frederick Barrack “B” report that due to improved weather and road conditions, the Snow Emergency Plan for Frederick County will be rescinded at 1100 am on 02/11/2019.
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.
During the declaration of a snow emergency, a person may not park a vehicle on any highway designated as a snow emergency route.
Motorists are reminded that unanticipated hazardous conditions such as isolated snow drifting and icy roadways may still exist even after the Snow Emergency Plan has been lifted, and to continue to use caution when traveling.