Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Snow may choke traffic, but it can still be beautiful.
As several inches of snow slowly drift down on Minneapolis, we thought we'd enjoy the prettier side of last night's storm by cruising around and snapping some photos. We want your shots, too! As you go about your day—maybe you're digging out your car, gazing out your kitchen door, or staring out the window at work—snap some shots of the snow, and share them with your neighbors right here! Click the "Upload Photos and Videos" button, above, to get started. Follow us on Facebook | Sign up for our free daily email newsletter
Monday, March 4, 2013
Snow emergency restrictions remain in place until streets are plowed curb to curb and parking spaces are completely plowed. Schools are starting two hours late.
All Hopkins Public Schools will be starting two hours late, the district announced Tuesday morning. There will be no morning kindergarten or Early Childhood Special Needs. Meanwhile, City of Hopkins officials declared a snow emergency that starts at 10 a.m., Parks and Streets Superintendent Jay Strachota said. The snow emergency means residents must remove their cars from city streets, parking spaces and rights-of-way. Any vehicles that aren’t moved may be towed. Plow trucks have been out all day hitting main routes, problem spots, the downtown and parking as they could get to it, Strachota said. Plows will be out again tomorrow morning. Strachota encourages residents to remove their vehicle from the roads as soon as possible since plows …
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Residents must remove their cars from city streets, parking spaces and right-of-ways. Any vehicles that aren’t moved may be towed.
The ongoing snowfall has prompted Hopkins to declare a snow emergency starting Sunday. Tagging and towing operations will start at 9:30 p.m., Public Works Director Steve Stadler said. Residents must remove their cars from city streets, parking spaces and right-of-ways. Any vehicles that aren’t moved may be towed. Plow trucks will be out just after 2 a.m. Monday. Main routes are also being plowed Sunday afternoon. Snow emergency restrictions remain in place until streets are plowed curb to curb and parking spaces are completely plowed. Those without their own off-street parking can click here to see a map of approved snow emergency parking locations. Anyone whose vehicle is towed can call 952-949-2385 to find out how to reclaim the vehicle …
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Information on snow accumulations, school closures and traffic and crashes.
UPDATED: 12:10 p.m. Monday. With the flakes finally coming to a stop, Twin Cities residents are starting to tally the effects of this weekend’s winter storm. *** Original story: A winter storm warning remains in effect until midnight Monday, Dec. 10, for Hopkins and much of Minnesota, according to an updated alert the National Weather Service issued at 11:24 a.m. Sunday. A total of anywhere from 9 to 15 inches is expected to fall on Hopkins by the time all is said and done, with the National Weather Service in Chanhassen forecasting snowfall to wrap up Sunday evening. Travel is expected to be difficult, with winds increasing in the afternoon and evening. Worried about traffic conditions? Click here for the latest road updates. "The heavy …
Plows will be out through Monday morning. Owners must remove their vehicles from city streets, parking spaces and right-of-ways.
Hopkins' snow emergency continues through Monday. Because of the ongoing snowfall, plows will be out through Monday morning, according to the city's snow line. "We are plowing twice—this afternoon and again tomorrow morning starting at 2 a.m.," Public Works Director Steve Stadler told Patch via e-mail Sunday. "The snow is projected to stop by midnight." Residents must remove their cars from city streets, parking spaces and right-of-ways. Any vehicles that aren’t moved may be towed. Snow emergency restrictions remain in place until streets are plowed curb to curb and parking spaces are completely plowed. Those without their own off-street parking can click here to see a map of approved snow emergency parking locations. Anyone whose vehicle …
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Follow these steps to avoid a ticket or tow.
With winter’s arrival, residents have to pay a bit more attention to Hopkins’ cold weather rules. Below are answers to some common questions. *** What should I do when it snows? Residents should remove their cars from city streets, parking spaces and right-of-ways when any snow falls, according to the city. When does the city declare a snow emergency? Hopkins declares a snow emergency when there is two or more inches than snow. The city notes that snow depths are measured in Hopkins—not the airport, where many snow measurements are reported. How will I know whether a snow emergency has been declared? To find out whether a snow emergency has been declared, call the city’s Snow Line at 952-939-1399. Residents can also receive alerts on …
Norman Teigen
3:35 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Does anyone want to hazard a guess on the amount of snowfall in Hopkins this season? My thought is under twenty inches. Any one want to go over 20 inches? more ›