SHAWANO, WI – The City of Shawano has declared a snow emergency that will take effect Saturday evening as officials prepare for significant winter weather and the need for continuous snow removal operations.
According to a press release from city officials, the snow emergency will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, and remain in effect until 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. The declaration was made after consultation with operational staff and public safety officials.
During the snow emergency, overnight parking on city streets will be prohibited from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. throughout the duration of the emergency. City leaders say the restriction is necessary to allow snowplows to clear streets safely and efficiently.
Outside of those overnight hours, parking will be limited to a two-hour maximum between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., where parking is normally permitted on city streets.
City crews will be working around the clock as needed to remove snow. Officials noted that main streets and major routes are typically plowed continuously during storms, while secondary streets will be serviced as frequently as possible. Residential streets with lower traffic may not be plowed until after the storm ends unless safety concerns require earlier attention.
Public works crews often need to make two to four passes on each street to push snow fully to the curb and maintain safe road widths for drivers. Residents are encouraged, if possible, to wait until plowing operations are finished before shoveling their driveway entrances, as additional snow may be pushed back toward driveways during the clearing process.
Officials also warned that parked or abandoned vehicles can create obstacles for plows, preventing crews from clearing snow close to the curb. In many cases, streets must be plowed again the night after a storm to remove snow from areas where vehicles were previously parked and to expose storm drains.
City officials thanked residents for their patience and cooperation as crews work to keep roads clear and safe during the winter weather event.
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