…ICY PATCHES WILL CREATE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS TONIGHT… ROAD TEMPERATURES ARE DROPPING BELOW FREEZING THIS EVENING…AND ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW THROUGH THE NIGHT. THIS WILL RESULT IN REFREEZING OF ANY WATER FROM TODAYS SNOW MELT…CREA…
Read MoreFrederick 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…
Read MoreEffective 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…
Read MoreFrederick County Public Schools will be closed for students on Monday, January 25 due to inclement weather. FCPS has not yet determined the status for staff. We expect to make that decision on Sunday, January 24 and communicate it to staff as quickly as possible. Thank you, and stay safe!
Read MoreWalkersville’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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