Christmas Eve snow creates sloppy road conditions - DC Breaking Local News Weather Sports FOX 5 WTTG

Maryland State Police say a Christmas Eve snowfall across much of northern and central Maryland is making driving conditions hazardous.

Troopers in Hagerstown responded to multiple single-vehicle accidents Monday afternoon on roads covered by wet snow.

State police in Washington and Frederick counties implemented snow emergency plans. The orders restrict parking on designated routes.

State Highway Administration spokeswoman Sandra Dobson says crews are working to keep road surfaces clear. She says little accumulation is expected before the storm ends Monday night.

Maryland State Police Press Release:

The Maryland State Police at Frederick Barrack "B" report that due to current weather and road conditions, the Snow Emergency Plan for Frederick County will be implemented at 4:30 PM on December 24, 2012.

The following highways have been designated as Snow Emergency Routes in Frederick County:

U.S. Route 15

U.S. Route 15 (Business)

U.S. Route 40

U.S. Route 40 (Alternate)

U.S. Route 340

MD Route 17

MD Route 26

MD Route 27

MD Route 28

MD Route 31

MD Route 75

MD Route 76

MD Route 79

MD Route 80

MD Route 85

MD Route 140

MD Route 144FA

MD Route 180

MD Route 194

Interstate 70

Interstate 270

Once the Snow Emergency Plan has been placed in effect, Maryland Law requires motorists to operate vehicles that are equipped with snow tires as designated by the manufacturer or equipped with chains. Studded tires are allowed from November 1 through March 31.

During the declaration of a snow emergency, a person may not park a vehicle on any highway designated as a snow emergency route.

Your office will be contacted once the weather and road conditions improve to allow the lifting of the plan.