City Ordinance 69.10 prohibits parking on any public street or alley during a snow emergency parking ban. Due to two or more inches predicted by the National Weather Service, the ordinance will be in effect beginning at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11.
This ordinance remains in effect for 48 hours after the snow has stopped falling or until the streets are clear. Vehicles may not be parked on the street during this time. Once the streets are cleared you may resume parking on the street.
If you must travel, please be safe and use caution. Keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
In preparation of the winter storm, City snowplow operators are planning to begin removal operations as early as midnight Wednesday, Feb. 12, and throughout the entire day. Should there be any further updates or changes, the City will promptly share them.
To view a comprehensive guide to understanding the City's winter weather policies and various resources and reminders available to you when severe weather strikes, please visit the below link:
View City of Indianola Winter Weather Reminders & Resources
Winter Storm Warning Issued
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for southern Iowa and into portions of central Iowa, which includes Indianola, from midnight Wednesday, Feb. 12, to midnight Thursday, Feb. 13. According to the National Weather Service - Des Moines, heavy snow is expected, with total snow accumulations between 5 to 8 inches.
Snow covered and slick roads should be expected and create for hazardous travel, the National Weather Service - Des Moines said. Snow rates will generally be a quarter to half an inch per hour, though there will be a few periods where rates will be half an inch to three-quarters of an inch per hour.
While visibility will be reduced in falling snow, blowing snow will not be a significant issue with wind speeds averaging 10 to 15 mph, according to the National Weather Service - Des Moines. The snow will taper off from west to east late Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday evening.
View Forecast Details From National Weather Service