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Albany Police Department
Monday January 26th, 2026 :: 03:10 p.m. EST

Advisory

Snow Emergency Declared for the City of Albany beginning on Tuesday, January 27th at 8:00 p.m.

The City of Albany has declared a snow emergency that will BEGIN on Tuesday, January 27th at 8:00 p.m. and end on Thursday, January 29th at 8:00 p.m.

All normal parking rules and regulations will be temporarily suspended for 48-hours at the beginning of the snow emergency.

Please note that normal rules and regulations are still in place for Monday, January 26th.

Snow emergency details BEGINNING on Tuesday, January 27th at 8:00 p.m. are listed below:

-The first 24-hours of the snow emergency ALL vehicles must be parked on the even numbered side of the street.

-The last 24-hours of the snow emergency ALL vehicles must be parked on the odd numbered side of the street.

-If your vehicle is parked on the wrong side of the street during the snow emergency, your vehicle will be ticketed and towed to allow DGS to safely remove snow from the streets.


For updates on the snow emergency please call (518) 476-7669 or visit albanyny.gov

If your vehicle has been towed you can call APD's non-emergency number for further information (518) 438-4000.

Designated Snow Emergency Parking Lots will be open on Monday, January 26th at 8:00 p.m.

​​​​​​​Link to Designated Snow Emergency Lots
https://www.albanyny.gov/.../7985/Snow-Lots-and-Descriptions

Arbor Hill
-Arbor Hill softball field parking lot
-230 Colonie Street (playground lot)

Pine Hills
-Ridgefield Park on Partridge Street
-Woodlawn Park Little League Lot
-Westland Hills Park (enter on Colvin Avenue or Austain Avenue).
-Washington Park specified parking areas (please use the link above to see specific areas)

South End
-Krank Park
-Franklin Street between Schuyler Street and Basset Street (East Side)
-Frisbee Avenue parking lot between Second Avenue and McCarty Avenue

Center Square
-Lincoln Park specified parking areas (please use the link above to see specific areas)

North Albany
-Hackett Park parking lot across from North Albany Post

West End
-Bleeker Stadium parking areas and roadway
-Tivoli Park located on the north side of Livingston Avenue
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

Address/Location
Albany Police Department
165 Henry Johnson Boulevard
Albany, NY 12210

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 518-438-4000

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