Winter Parking

Winter Parking Restrictions
in effect

No parking on EVEN side of non-Snow Emergency routes.

Don't get towed. Learn more about winter parking restrictions.



Frequently Used

Street Lookup
See Snow Emergency parking rules mapped on your street.

Online Vehicle Search
Find out if the City has towed your vehicle.

Pick up your vehicle at the Impound Lot.

Snow Emergency Routes

Did you know Snow Emergency Routes are marked in two ways?
 snowemergencysignbluesign
Look for red signs with a plow or streets with blue street signs. More»

Don't Forget the Sidewalks!

Don't Forget the Sidewalks Image
After a storm, you must
remove snow and ice from
sidewalks. It's the law.

Maps

Street Lookup

Snow Emergency Routes (pdf)

Parkway System (pdf)

Currently there is not a Snow Emergency in effect in Minneapolis.

Winter Parking Restrictions are in effect.  Please follow the links to the parking rules.

Thank you for your cooperation. This page will be updated as weather conditions dictate.

Snow Emergencies are called after significant snowfall and before 6 p.m. on any given day.

During a Snow Emergency, special parking rules go into effect that allow City crews to plow streets and emergency vehicles to travel safely.

Vehicles in violation of these parking rules will be tagged and/or towed to the Minneapolis Impound Lot

For latest snow emergency news, call: (612) 348-SNOW (7669)
TTY: (612) 673-2157

See the Print-ready 2013-2014 Snow Emergency brochure (pdf) 

New and Improved Snow Emergency App

snow app iphone image

Avoid the cost and hassle of a ticket and tow during a Snow Emergency. The new and improved Minneapolis Snow Emergency app tells you if a Snow Emergency has been declared and puts all the parking rules right in the palm of your hand. The app tells you where you can and can't park on Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 of a Snow Emergency to help you avoid a ticket and a tow. It also features a quick call button that connects you with the Minneapolis Snow Emergency Hotline, and buttons to sign up for email/text alerts or visit the City's website.



New! VIDEO - Minneapolis Snow Emergency Parking Rules

Find out where to park your car when a Snow Emergency is declared to avoid a ticket and a tow. Learn more in this edition of the Minneapolis "Did you know..." series. View the video below...