West Roxbury Storm Center: Snow Emergency, Parking Ban Ends 8 a.m. Wednesday

Update, 7 a.m. Wednesday: Boston will list its parking ban at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. That gives residents until 10 a.m. to get their cars out of snow emergency parking lots. If you're late, you'll have to pay regular fees rather than the cut rate offered during big storms.

Update, 3:30 p.m.: Boston has declared a snow emergency  and parking ban starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday night. Boston Public Schools have canceled all evening activities and classes for Wednesday. 

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What was once expected to be a 1-2 inch snow event has ballooned to a major winter storm. Forecasters at the National Weather Service now expect the Boston area to get 8-10 inches between late Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. 

Snow Emergency in Effect

• Starts 6 p.m. Tuesday night
• Alternative parking allowed in designated lots throughout the city
• Parking is banned on snow arteries.
• You cannot park within 20 feet of an intersection on all other streets.
• See Boston's complete snow emergency parking rules here.

Delays, cancellations and closings:

• Schools: Closed Wednesday, Tuesday activities canceled
• Municipal buildings: Regular hours
• State offices: Workers sent home Tuesday afternoon
• Other delays reported to WHDH
• MBTA travel advisories
• Logan Airport: Open, but airlines are delaying and canceling flights. Check your flight status.
• Trash/Recycling: Holiday schedule remains in effect
• Community Centers: Normal hours
• Libraries: Normal hours
• Parking meters: Normal rules apply 
• Street cleaning: Normal schedule 

Snow removal during and after the storm

• Request plowing and sanding for your street
• Boston snow removal rules and fines
• Adopt a hydrant to clear of snow

Was your car towed?

• Sign up for tow alerts
• Locate a towed car
• List of Boston towing contractors

Important numbers listed by the city:

• Emergencies (Police, Fire, EMS): 911
• Mayor’s Hotline (24-Hrs): 617-635-4500
• ABCD Fuel Assistance: 617-357-6012
• Boston Water & Sewer: 617-989-7000
• Consumer Complaints: 617-635-3834
• DCR Storm Desk: 617-727-1680
• Elderly Commission: 617-635-4366
• Inspectional Services: 617-635-1010 
• MBTA: 617-222-3200
• MassDOT:  857-368-6111
• National Grid Gas: 800-322-3223
• NSTAR Electric & Gas: 800-592-2000
• Tow Lot: 617-635-3900
• Verizon: 800-837-4966
• Resident can also receive snow updates using the City's Alert Boston system.

List of city-authorized cab companies:

• Top Cab: 617-266-4800
• Boston Cab: 617-536-3200
• I.T.O.A. Cab: 617-825-4000
• City Cab: 617-536-5100
• Metro Cab: 617-782-5500
• Tunnel Taxi: 617-567-2700
• 617TaxiCab: 617-829-4222

Emergency Tips for Handling Extreme Cold

For information on how to stay warm during extreme cold conditions, click here.

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