Several Southeast Minnesota Towns issue Snow Emergencies

A winter storm warning continues for the KROC listening area until 6 p.m. Saturday evening. Snow is expected to continue through midday then blowing and drifting snow will create issues on the roads. Travel is not advised.  

The following cities have issued a Snow Emergency:

Rochester: No parking on downtown streets from midnight - 8 a.m.  Any violator will be ticketed and towed.

Byron: In effect until noon on Sunday. No street parking.

Red Wing: All cars parked on snow emergency routes must be moved and remain off of the street until noon on Saturday.

Stewartville: Snow emergency in effect until 7 a.m. Sunday. Any vehicle parked on city streets will be ticketed.

The Minnesota State Patrol is urging people to stay home until it is safe to travel.