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With snow, sleet, and freezing rain forecast for this weekend, Montgomery County and State resources are here to help you prepare and stay safe. Below are links to official guidance on road conditions, plowing progress, snow emergency routes, parking rules, and other important things to know.
Be prepared and stay safe!
🚧 Roads, Plowing & Snow Operations
The County has a dedicated Winter Storm Information Portal with real-time updates on snow clearance progress neighborhood-by-neighborhood, as well as overall road conditions.
Check snow removal status for your street and whether your street is maintained by the County using the address lookup tool.
For general winter storm safety tips and prep checklists 👉 Montgomery County Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
🚗 Snow Emergency Routes & Parking Rules
The County designates Snow Emergency Routes to ensure plows and emergency vehicles can get through, meaning parking is prohibited on these routes when a Snow Emergency is declared. Vehicles left parked on these routes during a declared emergency may be towed.
👉 Snow Emergency Route Info & Rules
Key points when a Snow Emergency is in effect:
- Park off-street in driveways or garages where possible.
- County parking garage fees may be waived during a declared Snow Emergency so you can avoid street parking.
- Odd/even street parking rules may be enforced on neighborhood streets when a snow emergency is active.
📞 Stay Informed & Alerts
Sign up for Alert Montgomery, the County’s emergency notification system for text/email alerts about snow emergencies, weather advisories, closures, and more.
👉 Alert Montgomery Sign-Up
If you need help or updates from County government during storm conditions.
📞 MC311 (Montgomery County Call Center) — (Dial 3-1-1)
🧤 Maryland State Resources
For state highway conditions and winter driving safety guidance, check out the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration’s winter info.
👉 MDOT SHA Winter Safety & Info
🏠 Winter Safety Tips for Your Home & Family
- Stock essential food, medicines, and supplies
- Keep phones and devices charged
- Have cold-weather clothing, blankets, and emergency kits ready
- Use caution when shoveling snow
After the Storm
Be a good neighbor. If there's a sidewalk in front of or alongside your property, you are responsible for clearing it within 24 hours of the end of a winter storm. More info here.
Need more information? Reach out to us!
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