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Dec. 19: Snow Emergency Alert in Plymouth

Post Date:12/19/2024 10:35 a.m.

Image of a snowplow clearing roads in Plymouth

A snow emergency has been declared. Full city snow removal is set to begin at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19. City crews have been plowing and salting main and secondary roadways since 4 a.m. Thursday.

A snowfall of 2 inches or more prompts a snow emergency. While each snow event is unique, for a typical snowfall of 2 inches or more, city staff aims to have streets and cul-de-sacs cleared within nine hours after snow stops falling.

Please stay safe and drive carefully.

Seasonal Reminders

  • Keep garbage/recycling carts out of the street.
  • Remove items in the right-of-way (basketball hoops, landscaping and more) to prevent plow damage.
  • Help keep fire hydrants clear and remove snow from around mailboxes.
  • Wait to shovel until the street is plowed to mitigate duplicative shoveling.
  • It is illegal to shovel snow into the street.
  • Use salt wisely: One 12-ounce coffee mug of salt is enough to cover 10 sidewalk squares or a 20-foot driveway. Salt only works at temperatures above 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

View more information about the City of Plymouth's snow removal operations at plymouthmn.gov/snow.

Text Message Alerts

Sign up to receive snow emergency alerts via text message. Text SNOW to 1-888-296-5188 to subscribe.

Residents may also sign up for text message alerts at plymouthmn.gov/enotify.

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