December 11th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

The Maryland State Police in Garrett County report that due to current weather and road conditions, the Snow Emergency Plan for Garrett County was implemented at 2100 hours on December 10, 2025.

The following highways have been designated as snow emergency routes in Garrett County:
- Interstate 68: Maryland Route 38, Maryland Route 495
- U.S. Route 40: Maryland Route 39, Maryland Route 546}
- U.S. Route 50: Maryland Route 42, Maryland Route 560
- U.S. Route 219: Maryland Route 135, Maryland Route 669

Once the Snow Emergency Plan has been placed in effect, Maryland Law requires motorists to operate vehicles that are equipped with snow tires as designated by the manufacturer or equipped with chains.  Studded tires are allowed from November 1 through March 31.

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