Minneapolis Snow Emergency: Must Know Plowing Schedule, Parking Rules

MINNEAPOLIS — The city of Minneapolis has officially declared a Snow Emergency, beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, in response to the season’s first significant snowfall.

City crews have already been working to plow and treat streets, officials said. However, to continue clearing over 1,000 miles of roadways and maintain wide streets for traffic, snow emergency parking rules will go into effect at 9:00 p.m. tonight.

The Snow Emergency parking restrictions are designed to help plows clear streets efficiently, ensuring they remain passable for both emergency vehicles and regular traffic, according to the city.

Residents are urged to follow these rules to avoid fines and towing and to help crews do their work as effectively as possible.

Snow Emergency Parking Rules:

The parking restrictions will be in effect for three days following the declaration. The details for each day are as follows:

Day 1: December 19, 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (December 20)

• No parking on either side of a Snow Emergency route until 8:00 a.m., or until the street is fully plowed.

Day 2: December 20, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• No parking on the even-numbered side of a non-Snow Emergency route until 8:00 p.m., or until that side of the street is fully plowed.
• No parking on either side of a parkway until 8:00 p.m., or until the parkway is fully plowed.

Day 3: December 21, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• No parking on the odd-numbered side of a non-Snow Emergency route until 8:00 p.m., or until that side of the street is fully plowed.

Minneapolis residents can consult an online map to identify streets that are designated Snow Emergency routes. By adhering to these guidelines, the city aims to keep roads clear and accessible for all, officials said in a news release.

For more information, including snow emergency routes and updates, visit the City of Minneapolis website.