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How Milwaukee’s winter parking rules and snow emergencies work

Whenever a snow emergency is declared, all vehicles must follow posted signs and use alternate-side parking citywide between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., where parking is allowed.
Winter parking regulations begin Monday in Milwaukee
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MILWAUKEE — The City of Milwaukee declared a snow emergency for Sunday and Monday night.

Snow emergency

Whenever a snow emergency is declared, all vehicles must follow posted signs and use alternate-side parking citywide between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., where parking is allowed. No parking is allowed on major thoroughfares and bus routes from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.

Milwaukee Public Schools has also agreed to make the following locations available for parking during snow emergencies from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.:

Wedgewood Park Multiplex6506 W Warnimont Ave.
Parkside School of the Arts2969 S Howell Ave.
Milwaukee French Immersion2360 N 52nd Street
Clarke Street School2816 W Clarke Street
Lloyd- Barbee School4456 N Teutonia Ave.
Grant Gordon (AKA Lee) School921 W Meinecke Ave.
Maryland Ave School2418 N Maryland Ave.
Morgandale School3635 S 17th Street
Trowbridge School1943 E Trowbridge Street
Gwen T Jackson2130 W Center Street
Cass Street Playground1620 N Cass Street

City-owned lots are also available for parking during a snow emergency with a night parking permit. These lots will be cleared by 9 p.m. when a snow emergency has been declared.

Vehicles must be parked in compliance with all posted signs at city-owned lots, according to the city's website.

  • 2530 E. Park Place
  • 900 E. Locust
  • 1414 S. Comstock Ave
  • 716 W. Windlake St
  • 930 W. Maple St
  • 1002 W. Maple St
  • 1650 S. 12th St
  • 1650 S. 13th St

Watch: Winter parking regulations begin Monday in Milwaukee

Winter parking regulations begin Monday in Milwaukee

Winter parking regulations

Winter parking regulations also take effect Monday in the city of Milwaukee and will be enforced through March 1.

A map of affected streets is available on the city of Milwaukee website. Posted signs take precedence; always read street signs for winter parking instructions before you park.

Violators may be fined or have their vehicles towed at the owner's expense.

Regulations requiring a valid overnight permit or temporary overnight parking permission to park on city streets remain in effect from Dec. 1 to March 1.


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