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Snowmageddon

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Hopkins Declares Snow Emergency

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 …

Friday, February 8, 2013

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Twin Cities Region

Up to 10 inches of snow and strong winds are possible Sunday and Monday.

Here we go again. Monday morning’s commute could be a major mess, as the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the entire Twin Cities region, beginning early Sunday morning and continuing through Monday afternoon. Snow accumulations of up to 10 inches are possible. The precipitation should begin with a light, wintry mix Saturday night, turning to heavy snow by late Sunday. To top it all off, strong winds on the back end of the front will result in blowing, drifting snow on Sunday night and Monday morning. The Twin Cities region isn’t getting hit nearly so hard as other areas of the country. A blizzard watch is in effect for western and central Minnesota, which could see more than a foot of snow, along with winds of …

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