Afternoon Commutes Include Fog, Rain, Snow, Sleet Based on Location; Drivers are Encouraged to Avoid Nighttime Travel in Anticipation of Re-Freezing As the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) goes to battle with yet another round of wintry weather, SHA reminds travelers to exercise caution and plan for extra travel time today. Emergency response crews are working statewide plowing and applying salt as needed. Conditions can vary dramatically around the State based on location as temperatures hover above freezing along the rain/snow line. The greatest snow accumulation is occurring in the northern and western counties, with Allegany reporting more than 7.5 inches of snow. “Now is the ideal time to plan for the evening commute. As precipitation ends, SHA crews will continue to plow and salt roadways and focus on preventing re-freeze,” SHA Administrator Melinda B. Peters. “We expect temperatures to reach below the freezing mark this evening, so we must remind drivers to use extra caution and plan for extra travel time.” Temperatures will be falling this afternoon and tonight creating the possibility for icy conditions both tonight and during the morning rush hour. Motorists should plan to curtail travel if possible. Additionally, SHA is continuing to battle potholes that […]
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