Greenwich Preparing For Friday's Snowstorm

GREENWICH, CT — The town of Greenwich is currently preparing for the first real snowfall of the season.

According to the National Weather Service, a winter weather advisory will be in effect beginning at midnight tonight and continuing until noon Friday. The forecast is calling for 4-6 inches of snow and hazardous road conditions during the Friday morning commute. The storm is expected to move out by midday.

In an update Thursday afternoon, First Selectman Fred Camillo said Town Hall and all town facilities will open at 10 a.m. on Friday.

"In response to the expected snowfall, the town’s Department of Public Works staff is preparing all equipment and is pre-treating and anti-icing roads. To help with snow removal efforts, I ask residents who are able to, to park their vehicles in driveways," Camillo said.

By Town ordinance, Greenwich property owners are required to be responsible for keeping all sidewalks along their property clear of snow and ice. Restaurant operators are also responsible for cleaning the sidewalk along the front of their respective business.

Greenwich prohibits plow contractors from pushing snow from driveways or parking lots onto Town streets. This practice is dangerous and impedes the Town’s snow removal efforts.

If there is no other alternative to pushing snow into the street, the private plow driver must plow off the windrow left across the street by re-plowing until the road is safe.

"I encourage residents that when they are out shoveling snow from their driveways and sidewalks, to take a few extra minutes to clear nearby fire hydrants. Clearing a three-foot radius around the hydrant will help save precious time in battling a fire," Camillo said.

Updates will be posted on the town's social media channels.