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Governor Closes I-70 and I-270

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

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

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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Overturned Vehicle on 194 in the Snow

At 5:36 p.m. this evening, Maryland State Police Walkersville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies were dispatched to MD 194 and Challedon Drive for a reported vehicle accident with rollover. Chief 24 arrived on the scene to find one vehicle on its roof in a ditch with one patient self extricated. Chief 11, Ambulance 246, Engine Tanker 114, and Rescue Squad 24 arrived on the scene. Rescue Squad 24 assisted with traffic control, and assisted the crew of Ambulance 246 with patient care. Engine Tanker 114 provided lightning and traffic control.…

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