Snow Emergency Declared 2/8

A Snow Emergency for Saint Paul is now in effect.   

UPDATE: 2/9/2025

The Night and Day Route phases have been completed. We are now in the Clean Up Phase of the Snow Emergency. City crews are doing additional re-plowing, salting, and "pushbacks," which is plowing areas where cars were parked, but have moved, and other clean up efforts on city streets throughout Saint Paul.

To avoid a ticket or tow, do not park in areas where streets are not plowed to the curb. Always follow all posted street signs. Do not park vehicles where signs indicate "No Parking." A Snow Emergency lasts 96 hours, or until February 12, 2025 at 9 p.m. 

If you would like to report a vehicle that has not been moved since the Snow Emergency, please call 651-266-9800, press option 2, or use the online form. Please give the description, license plate, and address or cross streets location.

Snow Emergency has been declared

Beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, Saturday, 2/8/2025, all NIGHT PLOW ROUTES will be plowed. Do not park on Night Plow Routes, which include downtown and all streets with signs posted "NIGHT PLOW ROUTE" and "NIGHT PLOW ROUTE THIS SIDE OF STREET." 

Vehicles which are not moved from Night Plow Routes by 9 p.m. on 2/8/2025, will be ticketed and towed. 

Beginning at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Sunday, 2/9/2025, all DAY PLOW ROUTES will be plowed. Do not park on Day Plow Routes. Day Plow Routes are not marked by signs. If there are no “Night Plow" signs posted within the block, then consider it a Day Plow Route. 

Vehicles which are not moved from Day Plow Routes by 8 a.m. on 2/9/2025, will be ticketed and towed. 

A Snow Emergency lasts 96 hours, or until February 12, 2025 at 9 p.m. 

 

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EMERGENCIA POR NEVADA DECLARADA en St. Paul 2/8/2025 Rutas nocturnas de nieve comienza a 9 p.m. y rutas de dia 2/9/2025 a 8 a.m. stpaul.gov/snow 

DEGDEGGA BARAFKA QABOOBAHA St. Paul 2/8/2025. Xaaqidda jidka 9 p.m. Xaaqidda jidka maalintii 8 a.m. 2/9/2025. stpaul.gov/snow 

 

LOS XASNAUS KAMCEEV hauv St Paul rau 2/8/2025. Kaus yav tsausntuj pib 9 teev. Yav nruabhnub pib 8 teev 2/9/2025. stpaul.gov/snow 

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Weekly Alternate Side Parking Pilot Areas ONLY: Sunday Changeover Reminder

For residents in the two small pilot areas – follow the pilot parking rules NOT the Snow Emergency parking rules.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 

All cars should still be parked on the EVEN-ADDRESS side of the street.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 

Sunday Changeover Day – Starting at 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. move all cars to the ODD-ADDRESS side of the street. Keep your cars on the ODD-ADDRESS side of the street all week. 

New Snow: Alternate Side Parking Pilot in Two Neighborhoods

Starting Sunday, February 2, 2025, Saint Paul Public Works will be piloting a new weekly alternating one-sided parking cycle on residential streets. This weekly alternating parking cycle will be in effect for the two small pilot areas until April 12, 2025.

During the pilot, Public Works crews will be treating and plowing all streets in the pilot area for any winter weather related event. Residents should anticipate seeing plows on their street. Please note these plows may only be doing work in the pilot area and not on surrounding streets.

The two neighborhood pilot areas will be signed with temporary signs (see image below) and are located:

  • Payne-Phalen - bounded by Mississippi Street, Maryland Avenue, Desoto Street, and Case Avenue
  • Highland Park - bounded by Fairview Avenue, Ford Parkway, Snelling Avenue and Montreal Avenue

On-street parking in these designated areas will be one-side parking that will alternate weekly between the EVEN and ODD numbered sides of the streets. 

Parking is permitted on both sides of the streets on Sundays between 3-9 p.m. when people should be moving vehicles to the other side of the street where permitted.

Parking schedule

WeekDatesParking Rules
EVEN-ADDRESS WEEK2/2; 2/16; 3/2; 3/16; 3/30No parking on the side of the street with odd-numbered addresses
ODD-ADDRESS WEEK2/9; 2/23; 3/9; 3/23; 4/6No parking on the side of the street with even-numbered addresses
Learn more about the Pilots
New for 2024-2025 Snow Season – Everbridge Resident Connect: 

The City of Saint Paul will send a voicemail message when a Snow Emergency has been declared to phone numbers publicly registered in Saint Paul. This is NOT using the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS).

Shovel your sidewalk, do not put carts on the street, and clear hydrants and storm drains
  • Shovel your sidewalk. Saint Paul City Ordinance requires snow and ice to be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours. Corner property owners should shovel curbs, walkways and crosswalks to the street.
  • Do not push snow out into the streets.
  • Do not place recycling and garbage carts in the street. Carts should ONLY be kept in the boulevard or at the end of the driveway.
  • If you are able, please shovel hydrants out and clear snow and ice off storm drains to prevent street flooding.
  • Free off-street parking is available during the first 24 hours of a declared Snow Emergency (Night and Day Plow Phases) from 5 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Block 19 Ramp (145 E 7th Street) located at Jackson and 7th Street in downtown Saint Paul.
  • Ramsey County offers free Warming Shelters and transportation from select locations. More information can be found at www.ramseycounty.us/warmingspaces
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Snow Emergency Parking Map

Check out when and where you should park your car during a Snow Emergency.

Downtown streets are all Night Plow Routes. Do not park on downtown streets after 9 p.m. on the first night of when a Snow Emergency is declared.

Snow Emergency Parking Map

Stay Informed of Snow Emergencies

Sign up to receive Saint Paul Snow Emergency text or email alerts (available in English, Spanish, Hmong and Somali).

Follow updates on social media or call 651-266-PLOW for recorded status messages.

Snow Emergency Parking Rules Video

Do you park your car on the street in Saint Paul? Watch this video to learn about the City's Snow Emergency parking rules. Know when and where you need to move your car when a Snow Emergency is declared so you don't get ticketed or towed.

Download the Snow Emergency Brochure (PDF)

The Snow Emergency brochure is also available in 7 different languages.

This brochure is a PDF, if you would like copies mailed to you, please email publicworksinfo@stpaul.gov.

Download the brochure

Featured Video

Saint Paul and Minneapolis Mayors Remind Residents to Prepare for Winter Parking

Watch a fun video with Saint Paul Mayor Carter and Minneapolis Mayor Frey as they remind people – on both sides of the Mississippi River – to download the cities free winter snow parking apps.

Last Edited: February 9, 2025