Rockford Declares Snow Emergency as Arctic Cold and Heavy Snow Grip Illinois

A preemptive snow emergency has been declared in Rockford as a winter storm could bring up to 5 inches of snow accumulation to parts of northern Illinois and Wisconsin.

Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Tuesday Night

Due to anticipated winter weather conditions over the next 24 hours, the City of Rockford has declared a Snow Emergency, effective Tuesday, January 20, at 8 pm.

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Enforcement teams will be deployed to ticket violators, so EVEN-SIDE parking begins at 8 pm tonight (Tuesday, 1/20). ODD-SIDE parking takes effect at 8 am on Wednesday (1/21), with the odd/even parking rule in effect until Public Works officials lift the declaration.

What The Snow Emergency Means for Drivers

During a snow emergency in the City of Rockford, vehicles must be parked on the odd side of the street on odd-numbered dates and the even side on even-numbered dates.

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According to the press release, Rockford PD will issue $60 tickets to vehicles parked incorrectly, and vehicles must remain properly parked until the snow emergency is officially lifted, even after streets are plowed.

Arctic Cold and Snow Threaten Northern Illinois, Wisconsin

According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 8 pm tonight (Tuesday) to 8 am Wednesday (1/21) for Boone, Winnebago, Lake, and McHenry counties.

Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected, with localized higher totals possible. Combined with forecast temps plunging 10 to 15 degrees below zero later this week, road crews warn of slick roads, low visibility, and dangerous conditions for the Wednesday morning commute across the Rockford region and Chicagoland.

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