Winter Weather Procedures

Snow Parking Ordinance

To maintain city services and access for emergency vehicles, significant winter snowstorms may result in the City of Ann Arbor declaring an on-street snow parking ban. Vehicles not abiding the ban may be ticketed and/or towed. The city prefers 100% voluntary compliance to avoid issuing tickets or towing vehicles.  

• Bans would be announced at least 12 hours in advanced and remain until lifted.
• Vehicles with disability plates or placards are exempted.
• Certain streets or blocks may be exempted due to a lack of driveways or inadequate parking alternatives.

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Learn more on the Snow Parking Ban page.

Snow Conditions Red and Yellow

During extreme winter weather, the City of Ann Arbor follows Washtenaw County's Snow Emergency Procedures:

Snow Condition Yellow

Hazardous driving conditions are widespread with heavy snow or ice, drifting, and limited visibility. Traffic is moving at reduced speeds with major highways being maintained in fair condition, but local roads may be impassable. Motorists are urged that if they must drive, use extreme care and allow for a significant drive time.

Snow Condition Red

Extremely hazardous driving conditions exist on major highways with heavy snow or ice, severe drifting, and extremely limited visibility. The majority of local roads are impassable. Traffic is stalling in some areas, and the storm is expected to continue or worsen. The entire road system may become completely unusable. Motorists are urged not to drive.

Click here to visit Washtenaw County's Winter Weather page.