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Snow emergency declared in Frederick County

WASHINGTON — Due to icing conditions in the northern and western parts of Frederick County, a snow emergency will be in place until weather conditions approve.

The following highways have been designated as snow emergency routes:

  • U.S. Route 15
  • U.S. Route 15 (Business)
  • U.S. Route 40
  • U.S. Route 40 (Alternate)
  • U.S. Route 340
  • MD Route 17
  • MD Route 26
  • MD Route 27
  • MD Route 28
  • MD Route 31
  • MD Route 75
  • MD Route 76
  • MD Route 79
  • MD Route 80
  • MD Route 85
  • MD Route 140
  • MD Route 144FA
  • MD Route 180
  • MD Route 194
  • Interstate 70
  • Interstate 270

During the snow emergency plan, a person may not park a vehicle on any highway designated as a snow emergency route.

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