City of Idaho Falls declares snow event, parking restrictions now in place

The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls.

The recent accumulation of snow has exceeded 2 inches, which qualifies as a snow event in Idaho Falls. Parking restrictions are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city limits.

Another notice will be sent when restrictions are lifted. Staying informed about snow removal parking restrictions and other city-related information is easier than ever with Idaho Falls’ new mobile app and text alerts. Go to www.idahofalls.gov and click on the blue Stay Informed/Sign Up button or click HERE.

Vehicles parked on streets after a snow event is called will be subject to ticketing and relocation in accordance with the city’s Snow and Ice Control Policies and Procedures Manual.

A snow event means three things:

1. Parking restrictions are in place for all streets
2. Snow plows have begun plowing streets on a priority basis
3. Property owners must remove snow and ice from their sidewalks within 24 hours following the cessation of the precipitation.

SNOW REMOVAL SCHEDULE

ZONE B: Zone B is currently being plowed and will continue to be plowed until completion. Zone B is the majority of the city and is colored yellow on the zone map.

DOWNTOWN: Downtown will be plowed during the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 13 from midnight to 7 a.m. to minimize the impact on businesses. Downtown is colored gray on the zone map.

ZONE A: Zone A is a relatively small area located in the center of the city and is colored green on the zone map. Most of the streets in zone A are relatively narrow; therefore, plowing is done over a two-day period to allow residents who utilize on-street parking to find alternative parking. The schedule is as follows:

• North and south streets on Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• East and west streets on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For those who do not have access to a smartphone or prefer not to download the new City of Idaho Falls app, there are other options available to stay informed during snow removal operations, including:

• City of Idaho Falls website
• Interactive snow removal map</li>
• City of Idaho Falls social media pages (Facebook / Twitter / Instagram)
• Outside electronic message boards at key locations
• Street Division: (208) 612-8490
• Local media outlets (print, radio, television, web)
• Every fall, a printed snow removal map and other information about the snow removal process is mailed to Idaho Falls residents inside the utility mailer and is available in English and in Spanish.

The snow removal parking restriction ordinance started at midnight on Nov. 14 and extends through midnight on March 15, whenever a snow event occurs.