The Baltimore Department of Transportation is urging downtown workers to leave their job sites early and get on the road before the coming double-whammy snowstorm begins in earnest so city woekers can continue their snow removal operation.

The city is expecting 10-12 inches between now and tomorrow morning. The Downtown Partnership points out that city's snow emergtency remains in effect. That means all vehicles traveling on city roadways must be equipped with snow tires, all season radials or chains.

Parking along designated Snow Emergency Route is prohibited and the Baltimore police say they will be towing without mercy.