Snow emergency in effect in Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The City of Lincoln has declared a snow emergency.

That means starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday, you can’t park on certain streets.

Maps of the prohibited roads can be found on the city’s website.

The emergency will end at 5 a.m. Thursday, according to the Lincoln Department of Transportation and Utilities.

Our Snowfighters are on patrol treating emergency snow routes and arterial streets with granular salt pre-wet with brine.

Drivers, please be cautious and watch for slick spots. We encourage you to give our Snowfighters room to work as they clear our streets. pic.twitter.com/OTjr4l0tAI

— Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) (@LTULNK) January 18, 2023

PHOTOS: Winter storm unloads several inches of snow in parts of Nebraska

Wednesday afternoon, LTU crews were treating emergency snow routes and arterial streets with salt soaked in brine.

Many roads are slushy, and drivers should watch for slick spots during the evening commute.

❄️ @LTULNK has declared a Snow Emergency for the City of Lincoln, effective at 2:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, January 18.

Beginning at 10 p.m., parking will be banned on both sides of emergency snow routes, arterial streets, school and bus routes. (1/2)

— City of Lincoln, Nebraska (@CityOfLincoln) January 18, 2023

Lincoln could get up to 3 inches of precipitation Wednesday night, but much of that may be sleet.

SEE ALSO: The latest forecast from Channel 8’s Storm Alert Team