Idaho Falls: Snow Removal Parking Ordinance Begins Nov. 15

~ Idaho Falls' winter parking restrictions begin Sunday, Nov. 15, with restrictions taking effect when more than 2 inches of snow accumulates on city roadways, according to the city's Public Works Department.

During a declared snow event, vehicles must be moved off city streets so crews can clear about 802 lane miles within city limits. Vehicles left on the street may be cited or relocated, the department said.

The city encourages residents to sign up for snow-removal alerts. When a snow event is declared, updates will be posted on the city website and shared through local media, social media, text alerts and electronic message boards. Residents can receive text notifications by texting "snowIF" to 38276.

An interactive map on the city's snow-removal webpage shows streets scheduled for plowing, streets that have been plowed and active zones. Residents can also subscribe to city news notifications at idahofalls.gov or follow the city on Facebook and Instagram.

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Snow-removal operations are divided into three zones. Downtown streets are plowed overnight, from midnight to 7 a.m. Zone A, which includes the city center and narrower streets, is typically plowed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Zone B, covering most of the city, is plowed around the clock until work is complete.

Crews prioritize main routes, followed by high-traffic areas and then residential streets as conditions allow. The city said the order and starting point may vary depending on conditions such as wind direction, temperature and snowfall patterns. Crews may return to a zone if more snow falls.

Most streets are plowed toward the outside of the road, with snow stored behind the curb or in the gutter. Where space is limited or drainage is a concern, crews may push snow to the center of the road and haul it away later, the department said.

The city advises drivers not to pass snowplows and to remain aware of operators' blind spots. More information is available on the city's Snow Removal page or by calling the Street Division at (208) 612-8490.

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