Baltimore Crews Haul Snow to Pimlico, Other Sites

City works to clear snow piles blocking roads, sidewalks after winter storm

Jan. 29, 2026 at 10:15pm

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Baltimore City crews are working to remove large snow piles that have accumulated in neighborhoods across the city after a recent winter storm, transporting the snow to locations like the Pimlico racetrack and surplus elementary schools to clear blocked roads and sidewalks.

Why it matters

The heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures have left many Baltimore streets and sidewalks impassable, creating safety hazards and accessibility issues for residents. The city's snow removal efforts aim to restore mobility and access throughout the affected neighborhoods.

The details

Baltimore City crews have been using dump trucks to haul snow from neighborhood streets to sites like Pimlico racetrack and vacant elementary schools with concrete surfaces. The snow removal is part of the city's second phase of snow operations, as the snow has turned to ice and is not melting naturally. Residents can call 311 to request snow removal from their streets, and the city plans to expand the number of snow dumping locations to over 10 sites across the city.

  • Last weekend's winter storm hit Baltimore.
  • Baltimore City crews began snow removal operations this week.

The players

Nick Pummill

A resident of the Medfield neighborhood in Baltimore.

David Heffler

Another Medfield resident.

Terry Kenny

A Medfield resident who took matters into his own hands to clear snow from his street.

Faith Leach

Baltimore City's chief administrative officer, overseeing the snow removal efforts.

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What they’re saying

“Most of these roads around this neighborhood are typically two lanes, but right now they are down to one.”

— Nick Pummill, Medfield resident

“I don't think there's a lot you can do, because what happens is the snow has to go somewhere. So, when the plow comes through, they plow up all the corners and then we can't climb over the snowbanks to get to the sidewalks that are clear. Most people walk in the street.”

— David Heffler, Medfield resident

“The issue is where to put the snow when the snow is this heavy and, in the hopes that at some point the city, which I know is taxed to the limit during the snow, will be able to get a Bobcat or something out to move the snow from the pile.”

— Terry Kenny, Medfield resident

“This storm is unlike other storms that we've seen here in Baltimore. Typically what happens with a snowstorm is we might see those temperatures that rise and then that snow is able to evaporate, it's able to melt — and we are not seeing that. Those temperatures are freezing, and that snow is turning to ice, and so that's why we are going to be focused on this operation until the snow is gone throughout the city, and we will be transporting that snow that is out here in neighborhoods, out here blocking parking. We are going to take that snow and transport it to areas just like here at Pimlico.”

— Faith Leach, Baltimore City's chief administrative officer

What’s next

The city plans to expand the number of snow dumping locations to over 10 sites across Baltimore in the coming days.

The takeaway

Baltimore's extensive snow removal efforts highlight the challenges the city faces in dealing with heavy, persistent snowfall that does not melt easily. The city's commitment to clearing roads and sidewalks for resident safety and mobility is crucial during these extreme winter conditions.