"Minnesota's Winter Weather: Snowfall, Clearing Strategies, and Emergency Measures Explained"
TL;DR
St. Paul did not declare a snow emergency despite receiving 6.9 inches of snow, opting to clear residential streets first due to warmer temperatures and an anticipated temperature drop. The decision was made to take advantage of the relatively sunny weather and avoid the need for residents to move their cars. The city's public works director cited the unusual winter weather patterns, including a lack of snow accumulation and previous extreme precipitation, as factors influencing their approach to snow management.
- 7 inches but no snow emergency in St. Paul? Here’s why. St. Paul Pioneer Press
- Minnesota weather: Snow totals from Valentine's Day — largest storm of the season in the metro FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
- After first big snowstorm of year, St. Paul tries new approach to clearing residential streets KSTP
- Twin Cities, much of southern Minnesota digging out from first major snowfall of the winter MPR News
- Winter Weather Advisory Just to the South of St. Cloud WJON News
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