It’s Winter Hazards Awareness Week — the perfect time to learn what to expect during snow emergencies in Eden Prairie.

How It Works – When the forecast indicates a snow accumulation of 2 inches or more, the City prepares for a Snow Emergency.

When It Begins – As soon as snow accumulation reaches 2 inches, a Snow Emergency is in effect.

What to Do – During a Snow Emergency, do not park on City streets until noon the next day.

What Happens – Crews work to maintain safe and passable roadways throughout a Snow Emergency, and perform a full curb-to-curb cleanup when weather conditions allow.

You can find Snow Emergency declarations posted at edenprairiemn.gov/News and social media platforms; you can also subscribe to receive email and text notifications.

Important Reminders:

• Place trash containers behind the curb line, not in the street.
• Remove basketball hoops, landscaping and any other objects from the street and right-of-way (which extends approximately 10 to 15 feet beyond the curb). The City is not responsible for damage to items placed in these areas without permission.
• Help by shoveling around fire hydrants and mailboxes, and clearing nearby sidewalks.
• It is illegal to place snow from your property onto the public roadway.
• Make sure your mailbox is installed according to USPS guidelines and is sturdy enough to withstand the force of snow rolling off the plow.

edenprairiemn.gov/Snow