Third snow storm in three weeks expected Thursday

Officials from around Delmarva are already warning residents to be safe when the snow starts on Thursday. 47 Meteorologists are calling for 3-6″ of snow accumulation in Salisbury, with higher accumulations on the Northern section of the peninsula. The storm is expected to start Wednesday late, as rain, turn to sleet, and then to a wintery mix, with snow mixed in for most of the day Thursday.

In Delaware, DelDOT Officials say they are not able to pre-treat roadways with salt, as the storm is expected to start as rain. Officials say their plan of attack will now be to have equipment pre-positioned and ready to go for when it changes from rain to freezing rain or snow. Crews in Kent County are expected to report at 2:00 AM, and 4:00 AM in Sussex. DelDOT says this late in the season, they still want to stress the importance of staying off the roads if possible during major storms and taking it slow if you must drive.

Dover Police are reminding residents that parking is not permitted on snow emergency routes, which include Division Street, Water Street, Governors Avenue, and State Street, as it can hinder snow removal. Sidewalks in the City must be cleared within 24 hours of snowfall ends. Police are also asking drivers to stay home when the snow starts to stick, and to give the plows space to work.

Area Code Purple Shelter schedule:

• Wednesday, March 4th Dover Presbyterian (men only) opens 5pm Wesley UMC (women and children) opens 5pm Milford Community Center (women and children) opens 5pm Centennial UMC, Smyrna (men only) opens 5pm
• Thursday, March 5th Dover Presbyterian (men only) opens 5pm Wyoming UMC (men only) opens 6pm Wesley UMC (women and children) opens 5pm Milford Community Center (women and children) opens 5pm Centennial UMC, Smyrna (men only) opens 5pm
• Friday, March 6th Dover Presbyterian (men only) opens 5pm Wyoming UMC (men only) opens 6pm Christ Church (men only) opens 5pm Shepherd’s Place (women and children) opens 5pm Milford Community Center (women and children) opens 5pm Centennial UMC, Smyrna (men only) opens 5pm
• Saturday, March 7th Dover Presbyterian (men only) opens 5pm Wyoming UMC (men only) opens 6pm Shepherd’s Place (women and children) opens 5pm Milford Community Center (women and children) opens 5pm Centennial UMC, Smyrna (men only) opens 5pm

Town of Georgetown Officials says as of 9:00 PM on Wednesday, they are activating their snow emergency plan. This means that parking restrictions on emergency routes will got into effect.

The designated snow emergency routes are:

• East Market Street
• West Market Street
• North Bedford Street
• South Bedford Street
• Bridgeville Road
• East Pine Street
• West Pine Street
• North Race Street
• South Race Street
• North Front Street
• South Front Street
• East Laurel Street – North Bedford Street to North Race Street
• West Laurel Street – North Bedford Street to North Front Street
• Edward Street – North Bedford Street to North Front Street
• West North Street – North Bedford Street to DuPont Highway (Route 113)

Sidewalks in town must be cleared within eight hours of the end of snowfall. For more information, visit the Town of Georgetown website, or call the Town Hall at 302-856-7391.

Sussex County Officials say “Yet again, winter continues its grip and promises to leave behind snow-covered roads, possible power outages, and the general inconveniences that come with these types of events,” said Sussex County Emergency Operations Center Director Joseph Thomas. “People should prepare now for the wintry weather ahead, avoid unnecessary travel, if possible, on Thursday, and continue to monitor forecasts and conditions throughout.”

In Maryland, State Troopers say they are ready to assist where needed, but are asking drivers to stay off the roads, and to use caution if you do have to head out. Officials say area agencies are prepared for snowfall, and ready to help.

Easton Police are also reminding residents to remove cars parked on snow emergency routes, which include:

• Washington St: North Easton Parkway to Lee Terrace
• Dover St: Higgins St to Municipal Lot beyond the District Court Building (West side)
• West St: Bay St to Glenwood Ave
• Federal St: Washington St to West St
• Harrison St: Goldsborough St to South Lane
• Goldsborough St: Washington St to Aurora St
• ·dlewild Ave: Aurora St to Washington St
• Glenwood Ave: North side of street only from Washington St to Easton Parkway
• Aurora St: Creamery Ln. to North St (West side)

Police say they are hoping the advanced warning of the Town of Easton Snow Emergency Phase II, will allow residents to move, before being towed at their own expense.

Worcester County is urging their residents to prepare for freezing rain and snow,  with the possibility of bad roads, and poor visibility. Ocean City officials have put the Winter Storm Plan in effect, and are strongly discouraging travel starting late Wednesday and into Thursday.

Delmarva Power says they are prepared to work around the clock, if the storm brings outages to the area. They are asking customers to report any outage by phone at 1-800-898-8045.

For more on the impending snow headed our way, visit the 47 ABC Weather page. Closings and delays are expected, and can be found on the 47 ABC Closings and Delay page, or through the 47ABC app. Stay tuned to 47 ABC and 47ABC.com for the latest.