The first major snowfall of the season brought more than slick roads — it created significant challenges for snow-removal crews in the area. According to Hampton Police Chief Mark Morrison, parking ordinance citations surged over the weekend as the public struggled to stay in compliance with the city’s snow ordinance. Morrison tells RadioOnTheGo News that officers issued a total of 91 citations over the course of the two-day storm with 54 of those being issued between 3 and 4 a.m. on Monday. Morrison says many residents assumed it was safe to begin parking on the street again, not realizing streets were still being cleaned.
Public Works Director Doug Tarr says crews have now logged well over forty overtime hours since the storm began, battling a hard snowpack that required extensive sanding, salting, and scraping. With temperatures forecast to drop well below zero this week, Tarr warns the remaining snowpack could soon freeze and lock into place, making cleanup even more difficult. He’s asking for patience as driveway entrances inevitably will fill during widening operations and reminds residents not to blow snow back into the street, calling it a serious safety hazard. Despite the obstacles, Tarr says crews will continue to work hard until the city is fully cleared.
Hampton residents are urged to sign up for the city’s mobile alert system by texting hamptonia to 67283.
