Communities across Metro Detroit are starting to issue snow emergencies.

Snow emergencies are generally declared when a certain amount of snow is predicted within a short period of time or when weather conditions will make the roads hazardous.

Here is a list of snow emergencies as another winter storm approaches Metro Detroit.

Several communities across Southeast Michigan have issued snow emergencies as a major winter storm approaches.

Communities will issue snow emergencies to alert drivers that vehicles should be moved from city streets to make way for snow plow trucks. We are compiling a list of snow emergencies here for Monday, Feb. 15 through Tuesday, Feb. 16. Some areas of Metro Detroit are expected to receive an additional 8 inches of snow by Tuesday morning -- view the full forecast here. Check back here to view the updated list of snow emergencies in your community. With plenty of snow expected overnight Monday into Tuesday morning, so you can expect even more closings to be announced.

With several inches of snow expected Tuesday night into Wednesday, several Metro Detroit communities are issuing snow emergencies. Bookmark these pages:Communities will issue snow emergencies to alert drivers that vehicles should be moved from city streets to make way for snow plow trucks. Here is the list of snow emergencies:Wayne County:Garden City -- in effect 8 a.m. Wednesday until further notice -- “For the safety of your vehicles and for snow removal purposes, vehicle parking is prohibited on City streets during a snow emergency. Vehicles may not be put back in the street until the snow emergency has been cancelled,” reads a statement from the city. Southgate -- in effect from 8 a.m. Wednesday until 4 p.m. ThursdayMacomb County:Fraser -- in effect 6 p.m. Tuesday until further notice -- the city is asking residents not to park vehicles on any city street after 8 p.m. so city plows can clear all surface streets.

DETROIT – When the snow is done falling Saturday, Metro Detroit is expected to be blanketed in 5-8 inches. Keep up with the latest forecast here. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued St. Clair, Lapeer, Genesee and Sanilac counties. Because of the forecast, many communities have issued snow emergencies requiring residents to remove their vehicles from the street. Check the snow emergencies here.

Royal Oak -- The city of Royal Oak declared a snow emergency at 7 a.m. Saturday. As per city ordinance, when a snow emergency is declared, parking is not permitted on city streets until the snow emergency has been lifted. For a map of available snow emergency parking locations within Oak Park, visit this link: www.bit.ly/OPSnowEmergencyParkingFerndale -- in effect 8 a.m. Saturday until further notice. Clawson -- in effect 12 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 until 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Southgate -- in effect 12 a.m. Saturday until 12 a.m. Sunday.

DETROIT – The first snowstorm of the season blanketed Metro Detroit, causing schools to cancel evening events and cities to declare snow emergencies. Monday’s commute was messy all day, leading to numerous crashes on Metro Detroit roads. Many cities have declared snow emergencies as crews work to clear the roads. See the snow emergencies list here. There is also a winter weather advisory for Lapeer and Macomb counties until 4 a.m. Tuesday.