Snow Emergency, beginning at 4:00 AM Wednesday Feb. 22, 2023

Based on weather conditions and current forecast, the City of Waseca is declaring a Snow Emergency, beginning at 4:00 AM Wednesday Feb. 22, 2023.

During a snow emergency, it is unlawful to park on streets and alleys until snow has been cleared from curb to curb.  Please plan to remove all vehicles, trailers/implements, and garbage/recycle receptacles from City streets and alleys until snow has been cleared from curb to curb.

The penalty for violating a snow emergency is a Police Department issued $30.00 citation, and the vehicle will be towed if it is not removed within 24 hours after the issuance of the citation.  All costs associated with the towing and impoundment fees shall be the responsibility of the vehicle owner.

Vehicles parked overnight in the downtown “No Parking from 1 a.m.-5 a.m.” zones, will be ticketed and towed immediately if a snow emergency is in effect.

For additional information, please reference City Ordinance Code 71.06, and Winter & Snow Street Policies as found through the links below.

https://www.ci.waseca.mn.us/mayor-city-council/pages/city-ordinance-code

https://www.ci.waseca.mn.us/street-department/pages/winter-snow-street-policies

The City of Waseca thanks you very much for your diligence and cooperation.