In the event of a snow storm, the County will start with main and collector roads which will be plowed to bare pavement. The next priority will be making each community road passable*. During a typical storm (under 4"), the snow removal operations should be completed within 24-36 hours after the end of the storm.

In storms up to 14" of snow, main and collector roads will be completed in 24-36 hours after the end of the storm. Community streets will be made passable* in 2-3 days after the end of the storm.

In storms over 14", main and collector roads will be completed in 24-48 hours after the end of the storm. Community streets will be made passable* in 3-4 days after the end of the storm.

During freezing rain or ice storms, continuous sanding and/or salting of main roads and collector roads will occur until road conditions improve. Where public safety is a concern, sanding and/or salting of community streets will be provided after the storm subsides.

*Passable means that although the road may be snow-packed, at least one travel lane will be accessible with a front-wheel drive car. All-weather tires are a must. If the snowplow driver determines that your street meets the definition of passable, no further service will be provided. Additional plowing would create snow banks at driveway entrances which have previously been opened by residents.

NEW THIS WINTER - Text based street search: Log on to the County’s web site at www.aacounty.org/dpw/snowinformation and click on “Determine the Level of Service for Snow Removal for your Street and Enter an Online Snow Service Request.” Enter your house number, street name, street type, street suffix (if applicable) and zip code. If the County has not met the published level of service for your type of street, please enter a request for snow removal service by clicking on “Request Service” at the bottom of the screen. Do not use this form for emergency situations (fire, police, or ambulance service). Please call 911 for all emergencies.

For more information on County snow removal, call the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Highways and Parks, Central District, Crownsville Yard, 410-222-7940. You can also call the Road Operations Storm Center, for storms 4" or more and severe ice storms, at 410-222-4040.