Now is not the time to head for Wisp -- or any of the other winter attractions of far Western Maryland.
The State Highway says that even though Interstate 68, the main route to Allegany and Garrett counties, had been reopened after blizzard conditions forced its closing, a crash just east of the county line forced authorities to shut down the highway again.
The SHA reports that I-68 from downtown Cumberland to Hancock has beenj plowed to care pavement and is in good condition. However, blizzard conditions are affecting an area 10-15 miles west of Cumberland, and highway officials are unging motorists to travel west of Cumberland for now.
Earlier today, the Maryland State Police closed I-68 because of whiteout conditions and have been periodically reopening and closing it since then.