Snow Parking Rules Set To Go In Effect For Palos

PALOS, IL — The Chicago area is about to get walloped by the first significant snowfall of the year, which means it’s likely that Palos Heights, Hills and Park’s snow parking rules will go into effect along designated snow routes. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch from 9 a.m. Wednesday to 3 a.m. Thursday, with a possible 6 inches or more of snow.

>>> Winter Storm Watch Issued: 6 Inches Of Snow Possible For Chicago Area

Palos Heights

Street parking is prohibited when there is an excess of one-inch of snow.

Palos Hills

Parking is prohibited on Palos Hills streets from 2 to 6 a.m. and no parking on streets ever when there is 2-inches or more of snow.

Palos Park

The Palos Park Public Works Department's primary objective during winter is to keep approximately 29 miles of roads free from snow and ice through plowing and salting operations. The public works crew needs four to five hours to plow the entire village under normal plowing conditions. The first priority of salting is to apply calcium chloride or salt to hills, turns, and intersections as conditions warrant. Once the snow has stopped falling and during the last plow through the area, salt is applied to streets where needed. During icing or freezing rain conditions, the salting of village streets is a priority.