Full Notification

A wintery mix of precipitation is expected to develop overnight tonight and transition to snow during the mid to late morning on Thursday. Rain up to 3/4" with thunderstorms possible east of I-35 and south of I-80 tonight. Minor ice and sleet accumulations may also occur. Snow may become heavy at times during the day on Thursday. Strong NW winds are forecast to develop Thursday afternoon and persist into the evening hours, potentially creating blizzard conditions. Precipitation will be changing to snow in the morning with high winds developing Thursday afternoon and night. Storm Total: 4-6 inches of heavy, wet snow.

Winds/Visibility: NW winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts near 50 mph.
Impacts: The band of wet and heavy snow with very strong winds may lead to low visibility as well as quickly covering roads making travel hazardous to nearly impossible at times. Special considerations: Rain proceeding snowfall will make pre-treatment of roads difficult if not impossible. Timing will impact Thursday evening commute.

Notice that if extensive power outages occur for a lengthy period of time City Hall will be opened as a warming center:

A reminder to residents of the ordinances that pertain to snow and ice.

The code states that it is unlawful to park on any streets during the time of snow falls and within the 24 hours following the end of the any snow fall. Any vehicle parked on the street during a snow fall or within 24 hours after a snow fall faces the possibility of receiving a fine or impoundment. It is important to remember the times when you cannot be parked on the street. The snow ordinance automatically goes into effect when a snow begins to fall and stays in effect for the 24 hours after the snow fall has stopped falling.