Salisbury Officials Issue Emergency Declaration Ahead of Winter Storm

Salisbury authorities have announced an emergency declaration starting Sunday evening as the city prepares for incoming winter weather. The order will activate snow removal operations and requires residents to move vehicles from emergency routes by 2 p.m. Sunday.

Salisbury officials have announced an emergency declaration that will take effect at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, as the city braces for approaching winter weather conditions.

The emergency order will stay active until city leaders decide to lift it or until Maryland state officials make additional determinations regarding the weather situation.

Municipal operations will continue running while authorities keep a close watch on developing storm conditions.

Information about snow clearing operations and emergency route designations is available through the city’s official website.

City field operations crews will begin working to keep roadways passable once the storm arrives. Officials are asking people to remain indoors when possible and ensure emergency routes stay accessible for plowing equipment. Anyone living along a designated emergency route must relocate their vehicles from the roadway by 2:00 p.m. Sunday to facilitate snow clearing operations. Neighborhood streets will receive plowing services only if snow depths reach more than four inches, and crews will focus on major thoroughfares before moving to residential areas.

Building owners along city streets have 24 hours after the snowfall stops to clear their sidewalks, making a pathway no less than four feet in width for safe pedestrian passage. Those living near fire hydrants must maintain a cleared area of at least three feet around the equipment to ensure emergency responders can access it.

Officials warn against placing or shoveling snow back onto roadways, which creates additional challenges and safety risks for clearing crews.

Additional details about the city’s snow clearing procedures and ongoing storm updates are available at https://salisbury.md/ and through the city’s Facebook and Instagram social media accounts.