Snow Emergency Lifted In Harford County

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — It was officially a weather emergency in Harford County on Friday. At 4 p.m., Harford County put its snow emergency plan into effect. The emergency declaration was lifted as of 10 p.m.

A snow emergency is a designation by the Maryland State Police and Maryland State Highway Administration that means people may not park on marked snow emergency routes. Drivers must also have tires on their vehicles that are appropriate for snow.

Cecil County declared a snow emergency from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. as well, and so did Carroll County from 1 to 5 p.m.

The region was under a winter weather advisory for 1 to 2 inches of snow from 1 to 7 p.m. on Friday. Drivers were advised to expect limited visibility and slippery roads.

In Harford County, Bynum reported 2 inches of snow had fallen as of 5:29 p.m., based on preliminary data from the National Weather Service.

The weather made travel a challenge. There were 40 crashes across Harford County from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., according to Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association. Most involved property damage only.

Schools in Harford, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Howard and Kent counties all closed early on Friday due to the weather.

See more on snow emergencies from state transportation officials.

• Maryland Snow Totals From December 15
• Harford County Public Schools Close Early Friday

Still from CHART traffic camera in Harford County after 4 p.m. on Dec. 15.