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Snow Route Parking Ban tonight, Jan. 25; Snow Emergency declared for Monday, Jan. 26 and Tuesday, Jan. 27

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory. Snowfall is expected to persist through 7 p.m. this evening, with intermittent bands of lighter and heavier snow throughout the day. Lake-enhanced snowfall may increase accumulation, adding 3–5 inches before the system moves out.

A Snow Route Parking Ban has been declared for today, Sunday, January 25, starting at 11 p.m. and ending tomorrow, Monday, January 26, at 6 a.m. 

Visit the City's Snow Removal and Snow Parking Regulations webpages for more information. 

• Streets affected: Main thoroughfares designated as Snow Routes. See a map of Snow Routes and a sample sign.

• In effect: after an accumulation of 2" of snow.

• Restriction: No parking between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

For towing information, contact (847) 448-4311.

Reminder: Emergency sirens to sound

Emergency sirens will sound tonight at 8:15 p.m. to notify residents of the parking ban beginning at 11 p.m.

On Snow Emergency days, emergency sirens will also sound at 7:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27, as reminders to move vehicles.

A snow emergency has been declared for Monday, January 26, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Tuesday, January 27, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

To facilitate snow-clearing operations, the following parking restrictions will be enforced:

• No parking between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the even-numbered side of the street on even-numbered dates (ex., January 26)
  
  
• No parking between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the odd-numbered side of the street on odd-numbered dates (ex., January 27)

Please move vehicles accordingly to support safe and effective snow removal. Vehicles must remain off the designated side of the street through 6 p.m., even if the street appears to have already been plowed. Vehicles in violation are subject to ticketing and towing.

Free Off-Street Parking Options Available 

To facilitate snow-clearing operations, the following parking garages and lots are open for free parking.

Maple Avenue Downtown Parking Garage

The City is offering free parking in the Maple Avenue downtown parking garage, located at 1800 Maple Ave., beginning today, Sunday, Jan. 25, at noon, through Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 11:59 p.m. Drivers will receive a ticket upon entering the garage, but will not need it to exit; parking garage gates will be open.

Regular parking fees will apply at the Sherman Plaza and Church Street parking garages. 

For more information, please call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents may simply dial 3-1-1 in Evanston.

Be a good neighbor, shovel your sidewalks!

Don't forget to clear your sidewalks of snow and ice to allow everyone, including seniors and those with disabilities, to travel safely. As a reminder: 

• Property owners and occupants are responsible for clearing sidewalks within 24 hours after any accumulation of snow or ice; paths must be at least 36 inches wide. This includes crosswalks and accessibility ramps.

• Do not push snow onto adjacent streets, sidewalks or alleys.

• As snow rolls off plows, it will sometimes accumulate in driveway aprons, sidewalks and parkways. This is unavoidable, and it is the homeowner's responsibility to keep their sidewalks clear. (See below for a driveway shoveling tip.)

• Remove snow from your steps and driveway so that essential workers, including Post Office carriers, first responders, and delivery drivers who often carry packages and carts, have a clear path to safely approach homes and businesses.

• All sidewalks and walkways on multi-family properties must be cleared.

• If removing the snow is not possible, use salt or sand to eliminate the hazard.

• Clear snow from around trash and recycling containers so that crews can access and empty them.

• Adopt a fire hydrant. Clear snow so that first responders can see and access it in the event of an emergency.

• Get assistance: The Snow Shoveling Assistance Program connects senior and disabled residents with volunteers who are willing to provide snow shoveling services.

Have a driveway? Shovel snow in the same direction that traffic is moving and clear snow from the opposite side to provide a space for plows to drop snow. 

Snow Removal Tips for Evanston Businesses

• Businesses must clear snow and ice from adjacent sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall ends.

• Sidewalks should be clear, safe, and passable (generally at least 36 inches wide).

• Do not shovel snow into streets, alleys, fire hydrants, or the public right-of-way.

• Businesses must keep parking lots, entrances, ramps, and common areas free of hazardous snow and ice and ensure walkways remain accessible.

Reminder: Clear the area around refuse carts

Clear snow from around your trash and recycling carts so that crews can access and empty them.

Snow happens. Let's clear the way!

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Review these helpful winter reminders. (Watch video in Spanish.)