(Albany, NY) Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 – The City of Albany is declaring a Snow Emergency that will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 27th, at 8:00pm. Starting then, for 48 hours, all normal parking rules and regulations will be temporarily suspended. Alternate street parking for Monday, Jan. 26th will still be in effect until the Snow Emergency at 8:00pm, Tuesday begins. Designated emergency lots information can be found below. Lots will open by 8pm tonight.
During the first 24 hours of the Snow Emergency starting at 8:00pm on Tuesday, all vehicles must be parked on the even numbered side of the street.
Beginning the SECOND DAY OF SNOW EMERGENCY, Jan. 28th, all vehicles must be parked on the odd numbered side of the street for the next 24-hour period.
If you are parked on the wrong side of the street during the snow emergency, your vehicle will be ticketed and may be towed.
After the second 24-hour period, please stay tuned for further announcements. For Snow Emergency information, call 518-476-7669 or visit the City of Albany’s website at albanyny.gov. You can also find information on the official Facebook and Instagram pages of Mayor Dr. Dorcey L. Applyrs.
IMPORTANT CONTACTS:
The Snow Emergency Hotline is 518-476-SNOW (7669); The City of Albany’s Non-Emergency Line is 518-438-4000.
To report power outages and determine area repair schedules, call National Grid at 1-800-867-5222; in an emergency, call 911.
If your vehicle has been towed, call Albany Police Department at 518-438-4000 for information on how to retrieve your vehicle.
Designated Snow Emergency Lots will open at 8pm on Monday, Jan. 26th:
Arbor Hill
Parking Area, Arbor Hill Softball Field (N. Lark St.)
230 Colonie St. (Playground Lot)
Pine Hills
Ridgefield Park (on Partridge St.)
Woodlawn Park Little League
Waterson Park (Westland Hills) Enter on Colvin Ave. or Austain Ave.
Washington Park (Specified roadways and parking areas)
South End
Krank Park
Franklin St. (between Schuyler & Basset Street East Side)
Frisbee Ave. Parking Lot (between Second Ave. and McCarty Ave.)
Center Square/Mansion
Lincoln Park (specified roadway & parking area)
North Albany
Hackett Park parking lot across from N. Albany Post (Do not use N. Albany Post parking lot)
West End
Bleecker Stadium (parking area & roadways)
Trivoli Park (opposite Judson St.) North Side of Livingston Ave.
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