With significant snowfall forecast for Hays, city officials are asking residents who live on snow routes to prepare by finding alternate places to park.

Although a traffic emergency has yet to be declared, the city manager has the authority to call for a winter-storm traffic emergency.

To be on the safe side, the city reminded residents, a general rule of thumb is: When snow begins to fall, move your vehicle.

For more information, call the Hays Police Department at (785) 625-1030 or the Public Works Department at (785) 628-7350.

Click HERE to see a list of city snow routes.