Talbot County, Maryland

Frequent Topics

• Road Conditions

  During a snow and ice event, find out which road-clearing or salting operation is in effect. Drivers should:

  • Move and keep vehicles off snow emergency routes
  • Park in driveways or other off-road locations wherever possible
  • KNOW YOUR ROAD: Know who is responsible for maintaining your road, it could be a private road, County, town, or state. Use this MDOT Know Your Roads map to determine road type. 

  Snow Removal

  County Roads

  When a snow emergency is imminent, the Talbot County Roads Department is responsible for providing 'passable' conditions over a network of 370 miles of County maintained roadways. Treating roadways consists of plowing and/or salting as warranted by weather conditions.

  • The Roads Department has designed routes 
  • Primary roads will be plowed and treated during active snowfall. Once snow stops, resources will move into secondary areas. 
  • For snow removal requests, call 410-770-8150 24 Hours after the snow has ended.  

  Municipalities

  Municipalities are responsible for snow removal withing their borders. See information for each area: 

  • Easton: Website, Facebook, Instagram, or 410-822-2525
  • Oxford: Website, Facebook, or 410-226-5122
  • St. Michaels: Website, Facebook, or 410-745-9535
  • Trappe: Website, Facebook, or 410-443-0087

  State Roads

  Talbot County does not plow state roads. Roads identified by a number (Ex: US Rt 50, 33, 322). Please contact MDOT State
  Highway Administration for service information here: Website or check out the Statewide Transportation Operations Response Map (S.T.O.R.M) for tracking of SHA during winter activity.

• Extreme Cold

  Winter weather increases the risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. Get tips to protect yourself and stay safe.

  Winter Weather | Ready.gov

  Warming Centers

  In extremely cold temperatures, warming centers open for residents, especially the most vulnerable, to temporarily escape the elements.

  • Event Specific Warming Center Hours & Locations
  • After hours: Urgent need for a temporary warm place? Call 410-822-0095 or review extended hours options
• Closings & Delays

  Keep up with the operating status of buildings and agencies, courts, and schools.

  • County: Visit Talbot County Government Website. Closures will appear as an alert on the homepage here. 
  • Courts: Visit Closure Status page: https://www.courts.state.md.us/administration/closingsdelays
  • Schools: Visit Talbot County Public Schools website: Home | Talbot County Public Schools
• Power Outages

  If a power outage occurs, follow the protocols of your utility company. 

  In our area you may have the following: 

  • Easton Utilities
  • Delmarva Power
  • Choptank Electric