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With a winter storm approaching for most of the mid-Atlantic, Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) officials say they are ready to respond statewide for an extended period of snow overnight Monday into Tuesday. SHA warns would-be travelers to prepare since many areas are expected to get six or more inches of snow, making travel during […]

Officials at the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) expect temperatures to be near freezing tonight. SHA reminds travelers to exercise caution and plan for extra travel time. Depending on your location, afternoon commutes can include sleet, snow, and freezing rain. “We want everyone to arrive at their destinations safely. We have yet another storm where the primary […]

UPDATED A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Montgomery County effective from now until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27. According to the advisory, between three and six inches of snow are possible. Snow will develop this morning and continue through tonight into Tuesday. The heaviest snow will be tonight. Temperatures are forecast to […]

Weather forecasters are predicting snow to come to Maryland’s western and central regions beginning tonight and lasting through Tuesday. The State Highway Administration (SHA) is preparing by pre-treating roads where snow is expected and loading trucks with salt and sand. The Monday morning commute may be hazardous and SHA officials are strongly urging motorists to […]

Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) crews are continuing storm response activities this afternoon. “No matter the strength of the storm, we expect that any precipitation will affect this afternoon’s commute,” said SHA Administrator Melinda B. Peters. “Our crews, along with emergency responders, will be patrolling, salting and plowing roads. We ask drivers to make the […]

Maryland State troopers are urging motorists to delay travel today as they continue to respond to dozens of crashes caused by icy roads, especially in the central and northern regions of the state. According to a news release, troopers were held out from night patrol and additional troopers have been called in to duty to […]

It’s been a busy morning for Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) crews who are responding to multiple vehicle incidents in parts of central Maryland. According to an SHA news release, an unexpected band of freezing rain has resulted in slick conditions on some Maryland highways. SHA crews are applying salt on these slick state roads. […]

Officials with the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) are urging motorists to delay or cancel early morning travel tomorrow, Jan. 12, as forecasters are calling for freezing rain overnight into the morning. On Sunday, SHA crews began pre-treating metropolitan area interstates and other major roadways with salt brine as an initial measure to prevent ice […]

The word of the day? Cold! Here are five more things to know today, Jan. 7, in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County public schools are opening two hours late today. 2. Has your Montgomery County street been plowed? If not, Montgomery County officials want to hear from you. Call 3-1-1 after 7 a.m. today. You […]

UPDATED Sept. 18, 6:30 a.m. Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) crews have repaired a water main break that flooded and closed a portion of Montgomery Village Avenue between Russell Avenue and Lost Knife Road. WSSC Spokesperson Lyn Riggins said the ten-inch break occurred at 801 Russell Avenue in Gaithersburg shortly after 6 p.m. on Sept. […]