State road crews across Maryland are getting ready for possible snow this weekend as colder weather moves in.
What’s Happening: The Maryland State Highway Administration is pre-treating major roads to reduce ice buildup before snow starts falling. Officials say fewer cars on the road make it easier and faster for crews to clear snow and treat highways.
What’s Important: Drivers are being urged to stay home if conditions turn bad. Heavy traffic slows plowing and salting and can delay getting roads safe again.
For Drivers:cAnyone who must travel is advised to prepare and check conditions before leaving. The Maryland Department of Transportation offers a live online tracker that shows where snowplows and road crews are working in real time.
The Big Picture: Pretreating roads before snow falls helps prevent ice from bonding to pavement, but the strategy works best when traffic is light and crews can move freely.
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