Saint Paul snow emergency today
No snow emergency reported
Nothing has been declared for the city right now.
Parking rules, phase by phase
Night Plow
From 9 p.m. on the day it is declared, until 7 a.m.
Don't park on streets with Night Plow Route signs, or anywhere downtown.
You can park on streets and sides of streets without Night Plow Route signs.
Day Plow
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the next day.
Don't park on Day Plow Routes, the streets and sides of streets without Night Plow Route signs, until they are plowed to the curb.
Parking is usually allowed on main streets, downtown and one side of north-south residential streets.
Clean up
Until 96 hours after the snow emergency began.
Don't park where the street has not been plowed to the curb.
Crews salt and push back snow where parked cars have moved.
Is there a snow emergency in Saint Paul today?
No snow emergency has been reported by the City of Saint Paul as of 11:11 AM CDT on Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 (checked 14 minutes ago).
Saint Paul snow emergency parking rules
A Saint Paul snow emergency has three phases. It begins at 9 p.m. on the day it is declared with the Night Plow: main streets, all of downtown and one side of north-south residential streets are plowed overnight. The Day Plow follows from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the next day, on both sides of east-west residential streets and the other side of north-south ones. Crews then clean up for the rest of the 96 hours.
Night Plow Routes have signs that say "Night Plow Route" or "Night Plow Route this side of street". Day Plow Routes have no signs: they are the streets, and sides of streets, without Night Plow Route signs. Downtown is a Night Plow area even where there are no signs.
Cars parked against the rules can be ticketed and towed for 96 hours after the snow emergency begins. During the first 24 hours, the City offers free parking from 5 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Block 19 Ramp, 145 E 7th Street, downtown. To check a specific street, use the City's snow emergency parking map or call 651-266-PLOW (7569).
Weather alerts for Saint Paul
No winter storm, blizzard, ice or extreme cold alerts from the National Weather Service for Saint Paul right now.
Recent snow emergencies in Saint Paul
- Snow emergency, rules ended 9:00 PM CST
- Snow emergency, rules ended 9:00 PM CST
- Snow emergency, rules ended 9:00 PM CST
- Snow emergency, rules ended 9:00 PM CST
- Snow emergency, rules ended 9:00 PM CDT
- Snow emergency, rules ended 9:00 PM CST
- Snow emergency, rules ended 9:00 PM CST
- Snow emergency, rules ended 9:00 PM CST
Earlier entries come from the City of Saint Paul's list of past snow emergency dates; each one lasts 96 hours from 9 p.m. on its first day.
Questions
Is there a snow emergency in Saint Paul right now?
No snow emergency has been reported by the City of Saint Paul as of 11:11 AM CDT on Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 (checked 14 minutes ago).
What phase of the snow emergency is it?
No snow emergency has been reported by the City of Saint Paul, so no plow phase is in effect. When one is declared, the Night Plow starts at 9 p.m. that day.
How long does a Saint Paul snow emergency last?
96 hours from 9 p.m. on the day it is declared. The Night Plow runs from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., the Day Plow from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the next day, and crews clean up for the rest of the 96 hours: until then, don't park where the street has not been plowed to the curb.
How do I know if my street is a Night Plow Route?
Look for signs that say "Night Plow Route" or "Night Plow Route this side of street". Streets and sides of streets without those signs are Day Plow Routes. All of downtown is a Night Plow area, even without signs. The City's snow emergency parking map shows both.
What happens if I park in the wrong place?
The City can ticket and tow your car for 96 hours after the snow emergency begins. It lists a $56 ticket and $246 in towing and impound fees if you pick the car up before midnight the day it was towed, plus storage fees after that. Towed cars go to the impound lot at 1129 Cathlin Street.
How do I get snow emergency alerts?
Text STPAULSNOW to 888777 for text alerts in English, sign up for "SnowAlert" emails on the City's snow emergency page, or call 651-266-PLOW (7569) for recorded status messages. Alerts are also available in Hmong, Somali, Spanish and Oromo.
How often is this page updated?
We read the City of Saint Paul's snow emergency page every 15 minutes. If we cannot confirm the status, this page says so instead of showing an old one.
Is this an official government site?
No. Snow Emergency Levels is an independent website, not affiliated with any government agency. The official source is the City of Saint Paul.
Page generated 11:11 AM CDT, Oct 25, 2026. Data: City of Saint Paul snow emergency page and the National Weather Service. How we collect data.