Snow emergencies in southeast Wisconsin for 1st storm of 2022
MILWAUKEE - The first winter storm of 2022 is prompting communities in southeast Wisconsin to take action ahead of the snow.
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The following communities have issued snow emergencies:
- Kenosha: 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1 through 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3. Parking is prohibited on all Kenosha city streets, during the snow emergency.
- Pleasant Prairie: Noon Saturday, Jan. 1 through noon Sunday, Jan. 2 (or until further notice.) Parking is prohibited on all village streets during the snow emergency.
- Racine: 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1 through 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 2.
- West Allis: Starting Saturday, Jan. 1 at 3 p.m. and concluding on Monday, Jan. 3 at 3 p.m. By declaring a snow emergency, all parking is prohibited on major emergency thoroughfares for the duration of the emergency.
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SCHOOL AND BUSINESS CLOSINGS
When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin.
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