Rockford clears up confusion with an update to winter weather terminology

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – The city updates its winter weather terminology to make communication easier for residents to understand.

In the past, to announce odd/even parking restrictions the city would declare a snow emergency.

Because residents often associate a “snow emergency” with dangerous travel conditions, officials say the term causes unnecessary concern…

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