Following a significant winter storm that hit Minnesota on December 19, 2024, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have declared snow emergencies to facilitate the clearing of streets and ensure public safety.In Minneapolis, the snow emergency began at noon on December 19, with parking rules taking effect at 9 p.m. Residents are prohibited from parking on either side of snow emergency routes until 8 p.m. on December 20, or until the streets are fully plowed. For non-emergency routes, parking is restricted to the odd-numbered side of the street until 8 p.m. on December 20, and then switches to the even-numbered side on December 21. A detailed map of snow emergency routes is available on the city’s website[1][3].St. Paul has also implemented strict parking rules. Vehicles not moved from night plow routes, which include downtown streets and other streets marked with "night plow route" signs, by 9 p.m. on December 19 were subject to ticketing and towing. Starting at 8 a.m. on December 20, parking restrictions extended to day plow routes, which are all streets not marked as night plow routes. The snow emergency in St. Paul will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on December 23[1][3].Other cities in the Twin Cities metro area have also declared snow emergencies. In Bloomington, a snow emergency started at 9 p.m. on December 19, with a 48-hour parking ban or until streets are fully plowed. Crystal has prohibited parking on all public streets and alleys from December 20 at 12:01 a.m. until the snow stops accumulating and the streets are plowed edge to edge[1].The winter storm brought substantial snowfall across Minnesota, with the highest totals reported south of the Twin Cities. Areas such as Montgomery, Dennison, and New Prague received over 7 inches of snow, while Rochester recorded 5.9 inches, a record for the date. The Twin Cities airport reported 5.5 inches of snow[3][5].The storm caused significant disruptions, including school closures, treacherous road conditions, and multiple ground stops at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Snowplows have been working continuously to clear freeways, streets, and sidewalks across the region[3][5].As the cities continue to manage the aftermath of the storm, residents are advised to check city websites for the latest updates on snow emergency parking rules and other relevant information. The FOX 9 Weather app is also a useful resource for tracking the weather and staying informed about the latest developments[1].This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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