Here's a list of snow emergencies declared in Metro Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) - As Wednesday's winter storm begins, cities have started to declare snow emergencies. 

A snow emergency is usually declared when a certain amount of snow is predicted within a short period, which can cause hazardous driving conditions.

Here are the snow emergencies issued in Metro Detroit:

• Birmingham: Starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, and will go through 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26.
• Center Line: Starting at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, and will end at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26. 
• Inkster: Starting at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, and is in place until further notice.
• Taylor: Starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, and will remain in effect throughout the storm.
• Village of New Haven: Starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, and will stay in effect until Jan. 25 at 11:59 p.m.

While these snow emergencies are in effect, residents need to make sure their vehicles are not parked on the streets, or they risk being ticketed. 

In addition, city officials in Birmingham announced the Chester Street Parking Structure (180 Chester Street) will be available for residents to park in for free to help them get their vehicles off the street. It will be available for parking starting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25.

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