Winter Weather Alert
Crews Will Pretreat State-Maintained Highways in Advance of Storm; Drivers Urged to Delay Travel Late-Sunday/Early-Monday Morning
(January 3, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is prepared for a winter storm that is forecasted to affect much of the state beginning Sunday evening. Crews have pretreated
state-maintained roads and storm managers are closely monitoring the timing of the storm.
State Highway Administration is encouraging drivers to limit unnecessary travel during the storm to allow crews the space to effectively and efficiently treat the roads. State Highway Administration emergency patrols will also be deployed to assist disabled motorists, help with any crash cleanup and remove debris from travel portions of state roads.
Highway users are encouraged to get the latest information before setting out. The
Statewide Transportation Operations Resource Map (STORM) identifies where State Highway Administration and contractual equipment are and where they have been, as well as real-time weather information.
For motorists that must travel this weekend, the State Highway Administration also offers the following advice for winter driving:
- Slow down. Posted speed limits are for ideal (dry) weather conditions.
- Use extra caution on elevated surfaces, such as bridges, overpasses, and ramps as they are the first to freeze.
- Don’t crowd the plow. Stay behind and leave plenty of space between your vehicle and State Highway Administration equipment. Crews are literally clearing a path for highway users.
- Before driving, clear all snow from the vehicle as remaining snow on hoods and roofs can become ice and dislodge during highway travel which pose hazards to other motorists.
- Move over or slow down when approaching emergency equipment – It’s the law!
For real-time roadway information and to view live traffic cameras, go to roads.maryland.gov to access the Coordinated Highway Action Response Team site. This, along with the STORM application can help motorists make smart travel decisions.