Schools Closed, Parking Ban Announced For Thursday In Manchester

MANCHESTER, CT — Schools are not in session and a parking ban has been put in place for Manchester for Thursday.

Said police, "In preparation for the impending snowstorm, the Town of Manchester is implementing a parking ban starting Thursday at 6 a.m. and ending Friday at 6 a.m. We kindly ask everyone to adhere to the parking ban regulations during this period. Your cooperation is crucial in ensuring the effectiveness of the town's snow-clearing efforts and safety for all.

"Please be careful when traveling during this time, and only travel if necessary. Exercise patience and allow extra time for your commute. Stay safe, and thank you in advance for your cooperation."

This from Hartford:

Governor Ned Lamont is urging Connecticut residents to exercise caution ahead of a weather event that is expected to bring a wintery mix of precipitation that will impact the state on the morning of Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Current models indicate that precipitation will begin around 7:00 a.m. with periods of light to moderate snow, which will gradually transition to sleet and freezing rain around mid-morning, and then conclude in the early afternoon.

“This is New England, and every winter we get weather events like this that require everyone to use caution if they plan on doing any travel,” Governor Lamont said. “We are closely monitoring the weather, and our crews have already been pre-treating the roads and are ready to deploy as precipitation begins. As always, I implore everyone to continue monitoring the forecast, and if you travel, use caution, drive slow, and leave room for the plows to do their jobs.”

The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s fleet of more than 600 snowplows and specialized snow removal equipment is ready to deploy across the state. Crews are on standby and will remain active until the roads are clear of snow and ice.