Track Snow Removal Across Anne Arundel Online

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Just in time for snow and freezing rain slated to arrive at the start of the week, Anne Arundel County snowplows are now trackable during snowstorms. The county’s Department of Public Works launched a new tracking system that allows residents to track snow and ice removal efforts online. All county and contractor snow removal vehicles are equipped with an automated vehicle location system that will be monitored by county officials during weather events at https://511portal.com/annearundel.

“This is an exciting step in our efforts to bring information to the public and keep our constituents informed,” said County Executive Steuart Pittman in a news release. “This technology will help motorists avoid dangerous situations by providing real-time road condition information during storms. The AVL system will also enhance employee safety, improve our response times, and manage our resources to better serve our citizens.”

The National Weather Service says snow is likely after 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, mixing with freezing rain after 2 a.m. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Little or no ice accumulation is expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is possible.

On Monday the weather service predicts snow, freezing rain, and sleet are likely before 8 a.m., then rain and sleet will be likely between 8 and 11 a.m., then rain, snow, and sleet should fall after 11 a.m. The chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

The mess continues into Monday night, with rain and sleet expected before 2 a.m., then freezing rain and sleet. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

The tracking system will automatically determine and transmit the location of snow removal vehicles. Anne Arundel County has more than 250 contracted plow trucks supplementing 74 county plows available for snow or ice events. Public works officials use the new system to monitor road conditions and to review data on the effectiveness of their plowing strategy during challenging weather conditions. The information will be posted to the public tracking progress of roads plowed.

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