Oswego Winter Weather: Parking Restrictions, Snow Plowing

OSWEGO, IL — With the possibility of a winter storm incoming Monday night, the Village of Oswego is reminding residents of snow parking restrictions.

A strong storm system is expected to bring wet accumulation of between 2 to 5 inches, Patch reported. One round of snowfall is expected Monday night through early Tuesday, followed by a second round Tuesday afternoon.

The National Weather Service predicted peak snowfall rates between 8 p.m. Monday night to 1 a.m. Tuesday and again late Tuesday morning through mid-afternoon. The entire Chicago area is under a winter weather advisory from 8 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday, according to the weather service.

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In Oswego, parking restrictions go into place after two inches of snow has fallen. The ban — it applies to all cars, including those with on-street overnight parking exemptions — will remain in effect until the street has been plowed curb to curb.

Snow removal operations begin on main traffic routes and collector roads, followed by neighborhood streets. The village hires private contractors to plow cul-de-sacs.

Plow trucks typically start clearing snow after 2 inches of accumulation and while snow is still falling, but they could start sooner or later depending on the snowstorm to ensure enough staffing and breaks during lengthy blizzards and ice storms.