❄️⚠️❄️A WINTER STORM WARNING goes into effect at 3 p.m. today, Saturday, January 30, 2021 through 6 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, January 31, 2021.  

‼️‼️WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Heavy wet snow with accumulations of 5 to 9 inches

• Wind gusts up to 35 mph

• Patchy blowing snow 

• Extremely difficult travel conditions with very low visibility

• Possible power outages 

🚨🚨WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

• Limit driving during the warning period

• If you must drive, reduce speed and be extra cautious around other drivers

• Stay a minimum of 75 ft. behind snow plows and never attempt to pass them.

• Move your cars from City streets. The Snow Parking Ordinance prohibits parking during or after a snowfall of 2 inches or more. Failure to comply can lead to tickets. More than 900 tickets were issued earlier this week. 

• Do not shovel snow into the street when clearing driveways.

• Help to keep fire hydrants cleared of snow so they can be accessed quickly in an emergency.

• Do not leave running vehicles unattended, whether locked or unlocked.

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