Snow Ordinance in Effect at 8 p.m. on Saturday

Published on December 05, 2025

Emergency Snow Route Street Sign

Due to the amount of snow forecast in the area, the City of Ames Snow Ordinance will go into effect:8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

Important Reminders:

  • Snow routes are marked with red and white signs.
  • Vehicles must be moved to off-street parking or streets that are not designated snow routes.
  • The more vehicles removed from streets, the faster and easier snow cleanup will be for crews.
  • Crews may need to make multiple passes depending on the timing and intensity of the snowfall.
  • The ordinance is expected to remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, but may vary depending on plowing conditions.

With more snow on the way, all Ames residents are encouraged to remove vehicles from residential streets – especially those parked in circles or cul-de-sacs. However, only vehicles on designated snow routes are required to be moved.

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