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County Provides Update and Remains Closed

January 24, 2016January 24, 2016 Frederick County - News Flashblizzard, Closed, featured, Frederick County, plows, snow

Frederick County is working to recover from this weekend’s historic snow storm by focusing snow removal based on long-established priorities. Snow removal is a dynamic process that takes into consideration emergency and life safety incidents, vehicles buried in the snow, and weather conditions including road and air temperatures and wind. Road crews will continue to plow and clear roads until 10:00 p.m. or later this evening. Because temperatures are higher, snow can still be pushed and salt and chemicals can be applied to the roads. This was not the case…

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Governor Closes I-70 and I-270

January 23, 2016January 25, 2016 Michael Kuster270, 70, blizzard, Closed, Governor, highway, Larry Hogan, Maryland, snow

Effective immediately, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan declared I-70 from I-695 to I-81 and I-270 from I-495 to I-70 closed until Sunday morning at 7 a.m. These highways continue to be completely covered in snow. Pavement is not visible. The immediate closure of the entire 34.7-mile length of I-270 and I-70 from I-81 in Washington County to the Baltimore Beltway includes to all motorists except for emergency personnel. The closures follow snow related traffic incidents involving several tractor trailers and other vehicles on both interstates. “As the state continues to fiercely…

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Walkersville Postpones Sidewalk Clearing Monitoring

January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 Michael Kusterblizzard, featured, sidewalk, snow, Walkersville

Walkersville’s Burgess Chad Weddle paused his plowing duties for the Town of Walkersville this evening to ask us to share news concerning the storm. “Because of the large volume of snow, the Town will not be monitoring sidewalk clearing until the earlier of Wednesday, or when Frederick County Public Schools re-open. Stay safe and warm and don’t overdo it.” The Town Code requires sidewalks to be cleared within twenty-four hours of the snow ending. The historic snowfall prompted the easing of the requirement. Frederick County Public Schools have already announced…

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County Pulls Plows Off the Road – Road Conditions Constantly Changing Due to Drifting Snow – Do Not Attempt to Travel

January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 Frederick County - News Flashblizzard, featured, Frederick County, plows, roads, snow

Frederick County emergency officials urge residents to stay in place and do not attempt to travel during the snow storm. With winds blowing snow back onto roadways, conditions are constantly changing and are extremely dangerous. The Snow Emergency Plan remains in effect for Frederick County. The county experienced a historic snowfall event. Emergency officials urge residents to stay off the roads tonight and all day tomorrow. Please be patient with snow removal efforts. Frederick County is pulling their plow drivers off the roads right now. It’s getting dangerous for the trucks…

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Residents Are Urged to Stay Off the Roads for the Duration of the Storm*

January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 Frederick County - News FlashFrederick County, roads, snow, Winter, winter storm

Driving conditions continue to be perilous. Emergency crews, snow plows, and essential personnel need residents to stay off of the roads while they respond to emergencies and clear roads. Frederick County Government asks all residents to stay off of the roads for the duration of the storm.