A Snow Emergency is typically declared after snowfalls of 3” or more, after an accumulation of 3” or more from several snowfalls, or as needed for lot maintenance. When a snow emergency is declared, residents are asked to follow specific parking guidelines to allow for efficient snow removal operations. Vehicles in violation of parking restrictions are ticketed and towed.
There are several ways residents may be notified of a snow emergency:
When a snow emergency is declared, the Public Safety Department may communicate via:
Snow Emergency Declarations for A, E, and Stateview Lots
The snow emergency will always begin at 10 a.m. the day immediately following a snow emergency declaration. The snow declaration will be made by Facilities Management in conjunction with Public Safety no later than 5 p.m. the night before. It will remain in effect until the assigned lots have been completely cleared and equipment has vacated the area.
During a snow emergency, parking is available in K-lot until 3 a.m. the following morning when K-lot closes to overnight parking (with exception to K Overnight permit holders).
Snow Emergency Declarations for Residents Parking in K-lot (K/OPermit Holders)
The snow emergency will always begin at midnight following the declaration. All vehicles must be moved from the paved portion of east K-lot to the west portion of K-lot. All vehicles must then be moved back to east K-Lot by 3 a.m. the following night.