Several Twin Cities suburbs declare snow emergencies
Belle Plaine, Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie, New Hope and West St. Paul declared snow emergencies Wednesday morning after several inches of snow fell across the metro. As of 6:40 a.m., Minneapolis and St. Paul had not declared snow emergencies; residents are advised to follow their city’s posted parking rules to avoid tickets and towing.
📌 Key Facts
- Declared snow emergencies: Belle Plaine, Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie, New Hope, West St. Paul
- Snow fell Tuesday into Wednesday, prompting city actions across the metro
- Minneapolis and St. Paul had not declared as of 6:40 a.m. Wednesday
📊 Relevant Data
St. Paul typically declares snow emergencies after snowfalls of 3 inches or more.
what is a snow emergency? — StPaul.gov
Eden Prairie declares a snow emergency when snow accumulation reaches 2 inches.
Snow Emergencies: What You Need to Know — City of Eden Prairie
New Hope automatically triggers a snow emergency on snowfall of two inches or more.
Snow Removal — City of New Hope
The Twin Cities metro area received around 4-5 inches of snow from the December 9-10, 2025 storm.
Minnesota weather: Snow totals from Dec. 9-10 snowstorm — FOX 9
Snowfall in Eden Prairie was 3 inches on December 9-10, 2025.
Minnesota weather: Snow totals so far, light snow expected overnight — FOX 9
Minneapolis declares a snow emergency when three or more inches of snowfall has accumulated.
Snow Emergency Information — CBS Minnesota