The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Platte County from 6:00 a.m. Tuesday until 9:00 a.m. Wednesday.
Forecasted snowfall is expected to reach 6 to 9 inches, with northeast winds 20-25 mph and up to 40 mph wind gusts. For public safety and more efficient snow removal, the City of Columbus has declared a Snow Emergency effective Tuesday, November 26th beginning at 6:00 a.m. until further notice.
No Parking is allowed at all on cul-de-sacs and emergency snow routes. On all residential streets, it is strongly encouraged that citizens park off of the street if possible. This allows for more efficient snow removal by City Crews. The City also requests No-Parking on thoroughfares and arterials, including following streets and avenues:
- 38th Street
- 27th Street
- 23rd Street
- 19th Street
- 15th Street
- 8th Street
- 6th Street
- 1st Street
- 48th Avenue
- 33rd Avenue
- 26th Avenue
- 23rd Avenue
- 18th Avenue
- 12th Avenue
- 3rd Avenue
- Howard
Boulevard
In a Snow Emergency, citations will be issued to those who have their vehicles parked along the Emergency Snow Routes of 15th Street from 23rd Avenue to 10th Avenue, and 17th Street from 23rd Avenue to 10th Avenue.
Citizens are also reminded that as per Section 92.30 of the City Code, it is the responsibility of the owner and/or occupant of real estate to remove snow and/or ice from sidewalks within 24 hours after the cessation of precipitation.
The City urges no unnecessary travel on city streets as we anticipate dangerous road conditions. Thank you for your cooperation.