SNOW EMERGENCY UPDATE: FEB 12, 7 PM

In case you missed it earlier, the City of Royal Oak has declared a Snow Emergency starting Thursday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m.

FORECAST UPDATE: Earlier this afternoon, snowfall was minimal and did not require plowing or salting. However, additional snow is expected after 8 p.m., with projected accumulation of 3–4 inches—enough to proceed with the Snow Emergency as planned in the morning.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: No Snow Emergency is in effect yet—vehicles do not need to be moved until Thursday at 10 a.m.

PLOWING SCHEDULE

• Major Roads: Crews will begin plowing this evening.
• Residential Streets: Plowing starts Thursday at 10 a.m., beginning in the southeast corner of the city and moving north.

NO ON-STREET PARKING: Once the Snow Emergency begins Thursday at 10 a.m., vehicles left on the street may be ticketed.

ALTERNATIVE PARKING OPTIONS: If you need off-street parking, you may use the following public lots:

• Grant Park Lot (800 block of Fourth St.)
• Starr Jaycee Park Lot (1321 W. 13 Mile Rd.)

Crews will work to keep these lots clear, but there are no guarantees. Bring a shovel in case you need it!

CHANGES TO CITY OPERATIONS ON THURSDAY, FEB. 13

• City Hall – Delayed opening at 9 a.m. for safer employee travel.
• Public Library – Updates on possible delayed opening or program cancellations will be provided in the morning.
• Four Seasons Preschool – Closed all day.
• Programs at Royal Oak Public Schools – All canceled.
• Salter Center – Morning programs (before noon) are canceled; afternoon programs will be determined after 10:30 a.m. The Salter Center will open at 8:30 a.m. as a warming center.
• Senior Center – Opens at 9 a.m. as a warming center. Programs are on as scheduled. Non-medical bus rides before noon are canceled (Dispatch will call to reschedule).
• Other Parks & Rec Facilities (Ice Arena, Driving Range, Total Soccer) – Contact the facility directly for program updates.

We appreciate your cooperation in keeping the roads clear and safe. Stay tuned for updates!

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Help keep our streets safe—move your car & spread the word!