Rochester Requests Motorists Adhere to Seasonal Parking Ahead of Major Snowstorm

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The City of Rochester has issued a request of residents ahead of a major winter storm predicted to hit the city. 

Read More: New Snowfall Prediction and Blizzard Warning Issued for Storm Targeting Minnesota 

Forecasters with the National Weather Service issued a prediction on Tuesday calling for 6-12 inches of snow in Rochester by Wednesday night. 

Communities along the northwestern edge of the city could see closer to a foot of snowfall, according to the forecast. 

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Rochester is included in a Winter Storm Watch that begins at 4:00 Wednesday morning. A Blizzard warning has been issued for a band of counties stretching from south-central Minnesota into Goodhue County. 

City of Rochester, MN Asks Residents to Follow Seasonal Parking Rules Ahead of Predicted Snow Storm

Ahead of the predicted major snowfall, the City of Rochester on Tuesday sent out a news release asking residents and visitors who park on the city’s streets to abide by seasonal parking rules. 

The request comes one week after the city announced a suspension of the rules due to a lack of snow and mild weather at the time. 

Residents are asked to begin following the parking rules on Tuesday afternoon to allow plows adequate space to properly clear the city’s streets.

Our priority is ensuring safe and accessible roadways, especially during winter weather. Clear streets allow emergency responders and garbage services to reach those in need without delay. While we won’t be actively enforcing Seasonal Parking Requirements, we’re counting on the cooperation of residents and visitors to help keep our streets clear of snow accumulation.

-Tyler Niemeyer, Public Works Director for the City of Rochester

 

The news release includes a refresher on the city’s seasonal parking requirements:

   Alternate side parking requirements are in place city-wide from November 1 to April 1     from 2 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Park vehicles on the side of the street with EVEN house numbers when the calendar     date is EVEN.

Park vehicles on the side of the street with ODD house numbers when the calendar       date is ODD.

While cars can be parked on both sides of the street in the evening hours, drivers           should park their vehicles overnight for the requirements that are in place the                 following day from 2 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Posted parking signs must be followed regardless of the calendar date.

This does not apply to metered spaces; however, parked vehicles must still comply         with posted signs.

Alternate side parking is not applicable on streets where parking is only allowed on         one side.