The City of Sedalia is declaring  a possible a snow emergency and activating its Emergency Snow Route.

According to a press release, Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the area by  the National Weather Service. Officials are predicting three to five inches of snowfall beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, continuing until 6 a.m. Friday, March 11. Residents are reminded that when more than two inches of snow/sleet/ice is expected within a 24-hour period, the City declares a snow emergency.

City officials say Emergency Snow Routes help improve traffic flow after a snowstorm or significant icing by declaring a parking ban along the designated routes to expedite snow or ice clearing. Parking is prohibited along Emergency Snow Routes once the snow emergency occurs. During recent snow events, plowing has been impeded by cars continuing to be parked along the snow emergency routes. Failure to remove cars during a snow emergency can result in the cars being towed at the owner’s expense.

The Street crews work to keep these designated streets as clear as possible to allow for emergency vehicle use.