WINTER STORM: 5 – 8 inches of snow expected in Baltimore area, Maryland State Police respond to over 40 crashes

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced that the State of Maryland has activated a government-wide response to the ongoing winter storm that could have a significant impact on roads and transportation systems. Much of the state is now under winter weather advisories and warnings, and the National Weather Service has expanded potential snowfall totals over the course of the […]

Ice storm blasts Baltimore County, over 70 crashes reported statewide

UPDATE 2 (1:15 p.m.): The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Baltimore County.  The Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect. UPDATE (12:30 p.m.): From 4 a.m. to 12 p.m., Maryland State Police responded to 148 crashes, 93 disabled/unattended vehicles, and 397 calls for service. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—A powerful ice storm blasted […]

Baltimore County crews, plows ready for potential winter weather

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday affirmed the County’s readiness to respond to winter storms as the region prepares for the season’s first snow event forecast for Wednesday. “Our Department of Public Works stands ready to respond whenever winter weather hits to keep our residents safe,” Olszewski said. “Our crews are well-trained and our equipment is in great […]

Baltimore County launches snow plow status tracking app

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County has launched a new tool to help residents stay on top of the weather. During an active winter weather event, the new Snow Route Status application will display information regarding the salting/plowing status of snow routes in Baltimore County. The status of each snow route is represented by the following: Red – Salting and plowing not started […]

County offers residents new ‘Stormfighter’ storm reporting tool

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced  on Thursday that county residents will have a direct line to communicate storm-related concerns to the county’s emergency managers beginning this winter season. He made the announcement during the County’s annual winter storm exercise in the Emergency Operations Center, where representatives from County agencies and regional partners work together to coordinate the County’s response […]