Crime & Safety

Salem Snow Emergency Ends at 1 p.m.

The snow emergency in Salem will end at 1 p.m.

The Snow Emergency in Salem will end at 1 p.m. Friday, meaning the clock is now ticking to clear your sidewalks. 

There are city ordinances requiring property owners to remove snow and ice from their bordering sidewalks within six hours after the snow ceases to fall or the city's snow emergency lights are turned off, whichever time is later.

If he/she neglects to do so, he/she shall be fined $25 for 1st offense, $75 for 2nd offense and $100 for 3rd and subsequent offenses.


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