With predictions of snowfall ranging between six and 10 inches by Wednesday afternoon, Bowling Green
officials talked openly Monday night about declaring a “pre-emptive” snow emergency in order to get
vehicles off designated snow streets.
“The city is always somewhat hesitant, but sometime after 2 p.m. Tuesday, long before the first flake is
supposed to fall, the city will likely act to get vehicles off snow streets,” Municipal Administrator
John Fawcett told city council. When declared the snow emergency gives those with vehicles parked on
snow streets two hours to remove them or face a tow or ticket. There were 11 vehicles towed and 19
tickets issued Sunday during an eight-hour snow emergency.
Fawcett said the timing will depend on updates today from the National Weather Service as to when the
storm is expected to begin.
“With predictions of six to 10 inches of snow we have to take things seriously,” Fawcett said. The city
already uses the media, social media, email and its website to spread the word and may also take the
unusual step of using police cruisers equipped with loudspeakers to drive through neighborhoods and
announce the snow emergency.