3 more inches possible; emergency plans in effect on Delmarva

It was not just a dusting of snow overnight for most Delmarva towns as many counties enacted their snow emergency plans.

In the latest National Weather Service briefing, heavy snow fell Friday night and 1 to 3 inches could accumulate by 7 p.m. Saturday in Wicomico and Somerset counties. 

In Sussex County, the snowfall is expected to renew around 8 a.m., which could result in 4 to 6 more inches in some parts of the county. 

Ocean City and Accomack County should received less than an inch of additional snowfall, according to the weather service.

Advisories

•Wicomico County

A winter story advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday in the county. 

•Somerset County

The Maryland State Police at the Princess Anne Barrack in Somerset County in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration have implemented the Snow Emergency Plan. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout the county.

Effective at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, all vehicles on the roadway must be equipped with snow chains or snow tires on both driving wheels of motor vehicles. In addition, a parking ban is imposed on all snow emergency routes in the county.

•Worcester County

Update: As of 8 a.m. Saturday, the snow emergency has been lifted, officials announced.

The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration are implementing the Snow Emergency Plan for Worcester County effective as of 7 p.m. Friday. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout the county.  

Once the snow emergency plan goes into effect, all vehicles on the roadway must be equipped with snow chains or snow tires. In addition, a parking ban is imposed on all snow emergency routes in the county. All vehicles left on the shoulders of these routes will be towed at the owner’s expense.

•Sussex County

DelDOT: A winter weather warning is in effect for the county until 7 p.m. Saturday. Snow is expected in accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and motorists are advised to use caution due to the chances of slippery roadways and reduced visibility. 

•Kent County

DelDOT: A winter weather warning is in effect for the county until 7 p.m. Saturday. Snow is expected in accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and motorists are advised to use caution due to the chances of slippery roadways and reduced visibility.