(Prince Frederick, MD) – The Maryland State Police has activated the Snow Emergency Plan for Calvert County, effective 3:00 p.m. on February 22, 2026. Current weather conditions and forecasts indicate that normal vehicular travel is, or will soon become, extremely hazardous. Motorists are strongly encouraged to stay off roadways whenever possible. Doing so will allow emergency responders and State Highway Administration (SHA) personnel to more quickly respond to incidents and safely clear roadways in preparation for a return to normal travel conditions. While the Snow Emergency Plan is in effect, motorists are reminded of the following restrictions: Travel on Snow Emergency Routes A person may not drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, on any highway that is designated and appropriately signposted as a snow emergency route and for which a snow emergency has been declared and is in effect, unless the vehicle is equipped with chains or snow tires on at least one wheel at each end of a driving axle. Parking on Snow Emergency Routes A person may not park a vehicle on any highway that is designated and appropriately signposted as a snow emergency route and for which a snow emergency has been declared and is in effect. The Department of State Police or the police of any political subdivision of this State may have any vehicle parked in violation of this subsection towed from the highway. Road conditions will continue to be closely monitored, and the Snow Emergency Plan will be lifted once roadways are deemed safe for normal vehicular travel. Motorists can view current road conditions before traveling by visiting https://chart.maryland.gov/. 

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Due to forecasted weather conditions, NAS Patuxent River has updated its operational status to Restricted Access for all but Mission Essential Personnel beginning 10 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026 through Monday, February 23, 2026. This applies to NAS Patuxent River, Webster Outlying Field, and Navy Recreation Center Solomons.

 

Mission Essential personnel must report to work as previously scheduled; these are personnel designated as those performing duties that are critical to the operations of security, emergency management, public safety, and other crucial operations. Non-Mission Essential personnel should not report to work.

 

Personnel with questions about their reporting status should check with their immediate chain of command.

 

Please continue to watch NAS Patuxent River social media feeds for updates to the base’s operational status.

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – Feb. 22, 2026 – Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation facilities and Calvert County Convenience Centers announce early closures Sunday, Feb. 22, due to inclement weather. Parks & Recreation facility closures will begin at 3 p.m. and include:

• Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center
• All community centers
• All recreation parks including Dunkirk District Park, Ward Farm Recreation & Nature Park, Hallowing Point Park and Cove Point Park.
• Flag Ponds Nature Park
• Kings Landing Park
• Battle Creek Cypress Swamp and trails

Calvert County Convenience Centers will close at 5 p.m. and include:

• The Appeal Convenience Center and Solid Waste Facility in Lusby 
• Barstow Convenience Center in Barstow
• Mt. Hope Convenience Center in Sunderland

County government officials will monitor conditions and determine if additional closures will extend beyond Feb. 22. 

For Calvert County Parks & Recreation closure announcements, visit www.facebook.com/calvertcountyparks/.

 Residents are encouraged to stay informed and prepared in the event of an emergency by visiting www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/BeAwarePrepare and signing up for Calvert County ALERT to receive timely information about various emergency and non-emergency situations in the county.

Find information on Calvert County Government services online at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov. Stay connected with Calvert County Government through the mobile app, newsletters, social media and more at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/StayInformed.

St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks facilities and programs will CLOSE by 6:00pm out of caution for the developing winter weather.    This closure includes all St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks facilities, parks and programs:   ?Leonard Hall, Margaret Brent, Hollywood and Carver Recreation Centers ?Wellness & Aquatics Center ?Gymnastics Academy ?Great Mills Swimming Pool ?Wicomico Shores Golf Course & Riverview Restaurant ?County Museums (Piney Point Lighthouse, St. Clements Islands & The Old Jail Museum) ? All athletic fields and park amenities

????Monday, February 23, 2026????   Operational status for Monday will be made as the storm progresses and a safety assessment is made. Stay tuned for more details.       Updates can be viewed at www.stmaryscountymd.gov/emergency/rpannounce.asp