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Southern Wisconsin Cities Enact Snow Emergencies as Winter Storm Hits

Cities impose parking restrictions to speed plowing, with fines or towing for violations.

Overview

  • Madison declared a snow emergency on Saturday and activated alternate-side overnight parking, with even-side parking Nov. 29–30 and odd-side parking Nov. 30–Dec. 1, plus free garage parking from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. during the emergency.
  • Violations of Madison’s winter rules carry a $60 ticket and a $115 towing fee, and residents are urged to keep streets clear of parked cars and trash carts to help plows.
  • Forecasters expect roughly 8–10 inches near Madison and elsewhere in southern Wisconsin, and travel is not recommended due to anticipated low visibility and poor road conditions.
  • Beloit set a winter-weather emergency from 12 p.m. Saturday to 12 p.m. Sunday with no street parking allowed, designated lots available, and ticketing or towing at the owner’s expense.
  • McFarland barred street parking from Friday 8 p.m. through Sunday 8 a.m. with alternative lots open, while Stoughton began a midnight Saturday snow emergency using even/odd overnight parking for three periods under a 6–9 inch local forecast.