Minneapolis declares three-day snow emergency
Minneapolis declared a three-day snow emergency Sunday after the season’s first major storm, imposing citywide parking restrictions to clear more than 1,000 miles of streets. Day 1 bans parking on Snow Emergency routes 9 p.m. Nov. 30–8 a.m. Dec. 1; Day 2 restricts the even side of non-routes and both sides of parkways 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Dec. 1; Day 3 restricts the odd side of non-routes 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Dec. 2, with ticketing and towing for violations.
📌 Key Facts
- Day 1: No parking on either side of Snow Emergency routes, 9 p.m. Nov. 30–8 a.m. Dec. 1, or until fully plowed
- Day 2: No parking on the even side of non-routes and on either side of parkways, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Dec. 1, or until fully plowed
- Day 3: No parking on the odd side of non-routes, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Dec. 2, or until fully plowed
📊 Relevant Data
The snowstorm on November 29, 2025, brought 3.9 inches of snow to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Minnesota weather: Snow totals as of Sunday morning — FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
There is no fixed snowfall threshold for declaring a snow emergency in Minneapolis; the decision is made by the Director of Public Works based on weather conditions.
Winter Weather & Snow Emergencies — City of Minneapolis
In a 2023 snow emergency in Minneapolis, 695 vehicles were towed and 4,719 tickets were issued during a three-day period followed by a one-day emergency.
Nearly 1,600 vehicles were towed by Minneapolis and St. Paul in last week's snowstorm — Star Tribune
The standard tow charge for a vehicle during a snow emergency in Minneapolis is $222, plus $18 per day for storage.
Where to park during a snow emergency in the Twin Cities — Star Tribune