City enacts first phase of snow ordinance

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The City of St. Joseph announced it has enacted Phase I of its snow ordinance, as snow continues to accumulate across the region.

Phase I is declared during the first snowfall of the season and stays in effect through the end of winter.

All-season/snow tires or chains are required on vehicles at this time. Drivers who do not have snow tires or chains and become stalled on any street could be ticketed, according to a news release.

The City currently has a dozen crews out salting the streets.