A Snow Emergency for Saint Paul is now in effect.

UPDATE: 12/20/2024 8:15 p.m.

The Night and Day Route phases have been completed. We are now in the Clean Up Phase of the Snow Emergency. City crews will be doing additional 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 report an area that needs a pushback or clean up, please call 651-266-9700. Please provide detailed information on the specific location that needs plowing - include the address the area is in front of or the block to be plowed with the cross streets. Please leave a message as they are checked regularly in the evenings and on weekends.

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 December 23, 2024 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.

UPDATE: 12/20/2024 4:30 p.m.

Staff are finishing up Day Plow Routes. Once they complete the Day Plow Routes, we will move into the Clean Up Phase of the Snow Emergency. City crews will be 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 December 23, 2024 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.

UPDATE: 12/20/24 11:30 a.m.

Last night, Public Works had 73 staff plowing all Night Plow Routes, which were completed by this morning.

Currently, we have 68 staff plowing Day Plow routes. All equipment is out.

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: December 20, 2024