With More Ice and Snow Over The Weekend Plan to Leave Work Early or Shelter in Place so Crews can Clear the Roads The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) encourages motorists to keep a sharp eye on the weather conditions and plan accordingly for the afternoon commute. Crews will be treating […]
Government Urges Citizens to Prepare for Storm
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning this afternoon in anticipation of a winter storm that is expected to impact Calvert County Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety urges citizens to be prepared for winter weather. To help citizens familiarize themselves with winter weather notices, the following […]
Winter Weather to Affect Maryland This Weekend
Crews Pretreating Roads with Salt Brine Ahead of Storm Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) crews are actively preparing for a winter storm approaching Maryland from the south. Contractor crews are pretreating roads with salt brine and readying snow removal equipment in anticipation of winter operations Saturday and Sunday. Forecast models call […]
Calvert County Public Schools Closed Monday December 10
Calvert County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, December 10th. Code yellow for 12-month employees. Code Yellow: Called when conditions may be dangerous but are anticipated to improve so as to allow employees to safely get to work. Schools closed for all students and 10- and 11-month employees. All emergency personnel report as usual. […]
Winter is Coming…..And MDOT SHA is Ready
NEW “STORM” WEB APP ENHANCES CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) held its annual “Snow Show” event today at the Statewide Operations Center in Anne Arundel County. MDOT SHA Administrator Greg Slater unveiled its newest tool for citizens to plan for safe winter travel – STORM (Statewide Transportation Operations […]
Gov Hogan Announced Statewide Response to Storm
Governor Urges Marylanders to Stay Off Roads as Frozen Precipitation, Dangerous Travel Conditions Continue in Many Areas With winter weather affecting many areas of Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan has directed state agencies to coordinate and work together to keep Marylanders safe and informed. Governor Hogan is urging Marylanders to avoid unnecessary travel while crews work […]
Heavy Snowfall Forecast for Maryland Wednesday
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) crews are prepared for the possibility of accumulating snowfall Tuesday night and Wednesday. The storm system that is developing could produce hazardous conditions for drivers Wednesday morning. Pavement temperatures Tuesday afternoon are mostly remaining in the mid-upper 30’s, but areas north and west are just above […]
Calvert County Government Closed Friday
Calvert County Government Offices and Circuit Court Will Remain Closed Friday, January 5, Due to Frigid Temperatures and Hazardous Road Conditions Calvert County government offices and circuit court will remain closed tomorrow, Friday, January 5, due to continued frigid temperatures, wind-driven snow drifts, black ice conditions and hypothermia threats. The Calvert County Department of Public […]
Be Cautious With Winter Weather Expected
Troopers are urging motorists to be cautious and be aware of potentially hazardous road conditions with winter weather expected today for much of Maryland. According to the National Weather Service, a winter weather advisory has been issued for 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. today for most of the Baltimore-Washington metro area. An inch or two is […]
MDOT SHA Ready for Winter 2017/2018
“Smarter Roads” Helping Make Smarter Decisions – Saving State $11.7 Million Last Season The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) today held its annual “Snow Show” events today at the Statewide Operations Center in Anne Arundel County and its Fairland Maintenance Facility in Silver Spring, Montgomery County. MDOT SHA is fully stocked […]