Now that another winter in Wisconsin is upon us, let's refresh ourselves on Madison's winter road rules.

First things first, find out if you're in the Snow Emergency Zone.

I am | You only need to follow alternate side parking rules during a Declared Snow Emergency.
I'm not | Until March 15, you have to follow alternate side parking rules every day, snow or shine.

Alternate side parking means that where we park from 1-7 a.m. depends on the date. Before you go to bed, check if tomorrow’s date is an even number or an odd number.

It's even | Park on the side of the street that the even-numbered houses are on
It's odd | Park on the odd-numbered side

How do I know if there's a Declared Snow Emergency?

Sign up for text alerts
Subscribe to the email list
Call 608-261-9111
Check the City’s Twitter + Facebook winter pages

Pro tip: Alternate side parking fines go from $20 to $60 during a Declared Snow Emergency, so be sure to stay in the (s)know.