Politics & Government

Snow Forecast Means Winter Parking Bans Are On The Way

Street parking in St. Louis Park is banned automatically if there are 3 inches or more of snow on the ground.

The National Weather Services has forecast snow for Friday through Sunday in St. Louis Park. About 1 to 3 inches are expected Friday and 3 to as many as 7 inches could fall Saturday night through Sunday.

Unlike some municipalities, St. Louis Park automatically bans street parking as soon as 3 inches of snow accumulates.

Some other cities declare snow emergencies after large snowfalls, which restrict parking to one side of the street or the other as plows come through.

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City spokesman Jamie Zwilling said last year that the city informs residents about the parking ban many ways:

  • The city's website
  • A winter parking hotline (952-924-2180)
  • The city's Facebook page
  • The city's Twitter feed. 

The city also provides the ParkAlert system. 

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OBEYING THE RULES

  • Cars that aren't off the streets when there are three inches of snow on the ground are subject to a minimum $30 parking ticket from the St. Louis Park Police Department.
  • If a ticketed car isn't moved within 12 hours, it can be towed. The minimum fee for that is $115.
  • There is a $30 per day fee for storage of your vehicle.
  • Need more information? The city has a page dedicated to winter regulations.

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