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Parking bans, snow ordinances issued by cities ahead of major winter storm

With several inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts forecasted for Thursday, here's a list of cities that have announced snow ordinances and parking bans.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Most of Iowa will be under a Winter Storm Warning starting Wednesday evening through Friday night. 

Central Iowa is forecast to receive more than four inches of snow alongside 30-40 mph wind and sub-zero temperatures. 

The Local 5 Weather team anticipates most of the snow will fall Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The high wind speeds will make for poor visibility, which could lead to possible blizzard conditions. 

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The following central Iowa cities have instated snow ordinances in response to the impending inclement weather:

  • Ames
  • Ankeny
  • Bondurant
  • Carlisle
  • Des Moines
  • Grimes
  • Indianola
  • Johnston
  • Osceola
  • Waukee
  • West Des Moines

Read on for more information about each individual city's snow ordinances.

Ames

The Ames snow ordinance will go into effect at 10 p.m. on Wednesday. 

All vehicles must be moved to off-street parking or to streets that are not designated snow routes. Snow routes are marked by red and white signs. 

The snow ordinance will remain in effect until streets are completely plowed and it has stopped snowing. The city of Ames says it is possible the ordinance will be in effect through Saturday.

Ankeny

The city of Ankeny's snow ordinance will go into effect at 5 p.m. Wednesday and last until noon on Saturday, Dec. 24. 

No on-street parking is permitted on all public streets and alleys during the ordinance. Parking at the District at Prairie Trail and Uptown Ankeny business district is prohibited from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

Residents can text ANKENY to 97063 for more updates about the ordinance.

Bondurant

Bondurant's snow ordinance will go into effect on Wednesday at 11 a.m. and remain in place until Christmas Eve (Saturday, Dec. 24) at 11 a.m.

Vehicles are not allowed to park on any city street and must remain off the streets for 24 hours after snowfall ends. 

Carlisle

The Carlisle snow ordinances beings at 12 p.m. Wednesday. 

All vehicles must be removed from streets and public parking lots. The ban will last for 24 hours after snow has ended and blowing stops, according to the Carlisle Code of Ordinances

Clive

The city of Clive announced a snow/ice ordinance Wednesday evening. Public Works and Parks crews are conducting full snow removal on Clive streets. The city asks residents to move parked vehicles from city streets. 

Vehicles can be moved back 24 hours following a winter weather event, according to the city of Clive website.

Des Moines

Des Moines announced an official snow ordinance Thursday morning. No parking is allowed on residential streets until they are plowed. 

Des Moines Public Works Director Jonathon Gano is encouraging residents to sign up for parking restriction text alerts. To sign up for snow removal residents can text "SNOW" to 515-355-8815. 

Drake, Carpenter, Sherman Hill and parts of the River Bend Neighborhood Residents must park on the odd sides of the street from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23. 

A text reminder for Odd/Even Neighborhood alerts is available. Text "ODDSNOW" to 515-355-8815.

All Des Moines residents have until 6 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 26 to clear their sidewalks.

Grimes

A snow ordinance is in effect in Grimes from 6 p.m. Wednesday to 10 p.m. Thursday.

During this time, no parking is allowed on city streets.

Indianola

Snow ordinance enforcement in Indianola begins Wednesday evening.

Under Indianola's snow emergency parking ban, residents are prohibited from parking on public streets or alleys.  The ban remains in effect for 48 hours after the snow has stopped or until the streets are clear. 

Johnston

The Johnston snow ordinance begins at 5 p.m. on Wednesday and will last through 5 p.m. on Thursday. During this time, no parking is allowed on city streets. 

The snow ordinance may be extended based on snow blowing and weather conditions. 

In addition, snow and ice must be removed within 48 hours of a snowfall event. 

Osceola

The Osceola snow ordinance goes into effect at 5 p.m. Wednesday and will continue until 5 p.m. Friday.

During the snow ordinance, parking is prohibited on streets, alleys or city lots.

Perry

Perry's snow ordinance remains in effect until 48 hours after snow has stopped falling. 

Residents are prohibited from parking on any public street, alley or any city-owned off-street parking area unless snow has already been removed.

Waukee

The snow emergency parking ban will be in effect in Waukee from Wednesday at 5 p.m. until Thursday at 5 p.m. 

Residents are asked to find off-street parking for their vehicles. The parking ban applies to all streets in Waukee. 

West Des Moines

The city of West Des Moines announced Tuesday evening that the city will be under an emergency parking ban for snow removal starting 5 p.m. Wednesday through 5 p.m. Friday. 

All streets in West Des Moines will be affected by the parking ban. 

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