Expectations for an Ordinary Snow Event

The City of Cincinnati is geared up for the 2006 - 2007 Winter Season.  The 2006 - 2007 Winter Operations Program focuses on using a systematic approach for treating streets with a goal of having streets treated and safe for travel within 24 hours of the end of an ordinary snowfall.   The operational plans used by the City are based on the efficient routing of snow treating equipment.  This equipment is deployed using weather predictions provided by local television networks and a variety of local and national weather forecasting services.

Expectations for a Severe Snow Event

For more severe snowstorms, the City will issue a parking snow emergency.  A snow emergency declaration initiates parking restrictions on signed routes. Cars not moved are subject to ticketing and towing.  These severe storms sometimes require hauling away snow and makes clearing streets more difficult.  Although this can delay the full treatment of streets, every effort is made to make roads passable as soon as practical.