January 18, 2023, at 11 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Columbus, WI., and surrounding areas. Snow is expected from Wednesday night through Thursday midday. The potential snowfall accumulations for the Columbus area are currently forecasted at 4-6” with freezing rain.

“As per the National Weather Service and its forecast - The City of Columbus has declared a Snow Emergency.” All residents should remove their vehicles from all city streets prior to the start of this event. Parking restrictions on city streets, alleys, and parking lots as per ordinance will be enforced starting at 11 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2023, and will be enforced until Snow Emergency is complete (48 hours) or has been rescinded. 

For the safety of traffic and snow removal operations. The City of Columbus highly recommends all residents remove all vehicles from all city streets starting by 11:00 PM Wednesday, January 18, 2023.