Snow Emergencies

When any amount of snowfall occurs, residents should remove vehicles from Hopkins city streets, parking lots and right-of-ways.

To find out if Hopkins is in a snow emergency, call the Snow Line at 952-939-1399.

When a Snow Emergency Is Declared

If the snowfall is 2 inches or more, a snow emergency may be declared. As soon as the announcement is made, residents must remove vehicles from the restricted locations (city streets and parking lots, right-of-ways, and the Municipal Parking Ramp) to avoid being towed.

Cars Covered With Snow

These restrictions will remain in effect until streets are plowed curb to curb, and parking lots and the Municipal Ramp are completely plowed.

In addition to moving cars, it is the responsibility of Hopkins residents and businesses to remove snow and ice from public sidewalks. For more details view the Hopkins Snow and Sidewalks page.

Receive snow emergency notifications on your cell phone by signing up and visiting the Emergency Notification webpage.

  1. How do I know if Hopkins has declared a snow emergency?
  2. Where else can I park?
  3. When will towing begin?
  4. What do I do if my vehicle is towed?
  5. Why does the City declare snow emergencies? Can't you just plow around vehicles?
  6. Why not just ban parking on City streets throughout the winter?
  7. There have been times when more than 2 inches of snow has fallen and no emergency was called. Why?
  8. Does the City receive any money from towing cars?
  9. How long does it take to plow all the streets and alleys in Hopkins?
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