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Milwaukee snow emergency concluded; snow, ice cleanup continues

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Published  December 2, 2025 10:29am CST
Winter Weather
FOX6 News Milwaukee
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Snow in Milwaukee

The Brief

    • On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the City of Milwaukee officially concluded its snow emergency.
    • DPW is continuing its snow and ice cleanup operations.
    • If your block is designated for two-sided overnight parking, drivers may resume parking on both sides of the street tonight, December 2, 2025.

MILWAUKEE - The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works concluded its snow emergency on Tuesday, Dec. 2. 

Snow and ice cleanup will continue. However, the snow emergency declaration requiring a change to parking regulations is no longer necessary. 

If your block is designated for two-sided overnight parking, drivers may resume parking on both sides of the street on Dec. 2.

Parking

What we know:

Winter Parking regulations are now in effect until March 1, 2026.  Posted street signs take precedence. 

Please read the street signs BEFORE YOU PARK and take note of posted regulations stating "No Parking Dec. 1 to March 1." There is NO PARKING allowed on through highways and bus routes from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.  Map of these streets available at milwaukee.gov/ParkingRegulations.

Please remember that a valid overnight parking permit is required for any vehicle to park overnight on a City street. For information on parking permits, regulations and downloading the MKE Park app, go to milwaukee.gov/parking.

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Garbage & Recycling

What we know:

Garbage and recycling collections resumed today (Tuesday, December 2, 2025). Crews are working extended 10-hour shifts this week to catch up from Monday’s suspension due to snow operations. Residents should: 1) Set carts out on their regular collection day and leave carts out until collected, as pickup times may be later than usual. 2) Clear snow and ice from the top, around, and in front of carts so crews can safely access them. Carts that are buried in snow cannot be serviced.

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Stay informed 

What you can do:

  • Sign up for Winter Parking Text Alerts at milwaukeeparkingalerts.comand/or E-Notify email messages at milwaukee.gov/enotify.
  • Follow DPW on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter –  @milwaukeedpw
  • Join Next Door to receive DPW updates (City residents only)
  • Check the DPW website at milwaukee.gov/snow
  • Call (414) 286-CITY (2489) for information and assistance.

The Source: The information in this post was provided by the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works.

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