MILWAUKEE — The City of Milwaukee declared a snow emergency for Sunday and Monday night.

Overnight parking restrictions go into effect so that plows can clear the streets. All vehicles must be parked on the even-numbered side of the street by 10 p.m. on Nov. 30. Vehicles must be parked on the odd-numbered side by 10 p.m. on Dec. 1.

There is no parking allowed on either side of main streets or bus routes from 10 p.m to 6 a.m.

Some Milwaukee Public Schools have lots available for parking during snow emergencies from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Garbage and recycling pickup is suspended for Monday so that all Department of Public Works crews can focus on snow removal. Collection will resume on Tuesday with crews working extended shifts to catch up on delays.

Leaf collection was also paused during the snow removal. Nov. 30 was the last day for residents to rake leaves into the street, but it takes DPW crews two to three weeks after to complete the final collection.

Winter Parking begins Dec. 1

In addition to the snow emergency regulations, winter parking rules begin Monday.

Alternate side parking is required on certain residential streets at night between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. until March 1.

On even-numbered calander days, vehicles must be parked on the side of the street with even house numbers; on odd-numbered calendar days, a vehicle must be parked on the side of the street with odd house numbers.

A winter storm dumped up to a foot of snow in parts of Milwaukee County over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee.

The official snowfall total at Mitchell International Airport was eight inches as of Nov. 30, said Andrew Quigley, a meteorologist with the weather service.

“A lot of data is still pouring in this morning,” Quigley said on Nov. 30.

Areas east of the I-43/94 freeway that are closer to the lakeshore reported less snow, falling in the range of six to eight inches, he said.

Communities in the western part of Milwaukee County, such as West Allis, Greenfield and Wauwatosa, had reported snowfall totals between nine and 12 inches, he added.

The difference is the result of a still-relatively-warm Lake Michigan, which typically stays above freezing through December, Quigley said.

The winter storm warning expired at 6 a.m. Nov. 30.

A winter advisory remains in effect until 3 p.m. Nov. 30. The advisory notes wind gusts will cause snow to blow and drift, making for potentially hazardous driving conditions as people finish their Thanksgiving travels.

The holiday storm resulted in car crashes, flight cancellations and power outages in the Milwaukee area.

For live updates on road conditions and crashes in Wisconsin, check the 511 Wisconsin map.

The season’s first major snowfall is sweeping through southeastern Wisconsin, with moderate to heavy snow expected to continue into the evening.

In the Milwaukee area, moderate to heavy snowfall is expected until about 9 p.m. with about one inch of snow accumulating per hour, NWS Meteorologist Mark Gehring told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Lighter snow will continue all night, but forecasts do not show significant accumulations after 9 p.m.

“We’re in the heart of the storm right now,” Gehring said.

Gehring cautioned that current snow conditions are reducing visibility causing difficult travel conditions.

As of around 1 p.m., Nov. 29, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office has received 25 calls related to incidents on the freeways including: 17 accidents with property damage only; one accident with injuries; four disabled vehicles; two disabled vehicle spinouts; and one instance of debris on the road.

On top of moderate and heavy snowfall, winds have been increasing off of Lake Michigan, so there may be drifting snow near the lake.

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What to do in a winter storm

During winter storms, NWS advises staying inside, stocking up on food and water, and charging essential devices in case of power outages. If your heat goes out, NWS says you should:

• Close off unneeded rooms.
• Place towels or rags in cracks under doors.
• Close blinds or curtains.
• Eat and drink to provide your body with energy.
• Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight and warm clothing.