Snow Emergency Declared For Norwalk: Mayor

Information via the city of Norwalk

NORWALK, CT — Mayor Harry Rilling has declared a snow emergency for Norwalk ahead of an expected snowstorm Tuesday.

In a news release provided by the city, Rilling said the snow emergency will go into effect Monday night at 8 p.m., during which any vehicles on the city's snow emergency routes must be temporarily removed.

See also: CT Weather: Snow Accumulation Estimates Change For Tuesday

The City has made the Yankee Doodle and Maritime Aquarium parking garages available for residents to park free of charge effective immediately. Residents can find a map of the city's snow emergency routes listed here.

For a snow emergency, in accordance with city code:

1. No vehicle shall park or otherwise remain standing upon any snow emergency route when there is present an accumulation of two or more inches of snow or ice for a period of one hour or more between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m.

2. A declared snow emergency shall remain in effect until terminated through an announcement by the mayor.

3. No person shall park a vehicle or otherwise allow a vehicle to stand upon any portion of a snow emergency route. No person shall park a vehicle or otherwise allow a vehicle to stand upon any street in such a manner as to constitute a hazard or obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian traffic or to hamper and interfere with the work of removing or plowing snow or removal of ice.

4. Vehicles in violation of these restrictions may be ticketed and/or towed.

The city also asks residents to clear their sidewalks and check on any family, friends or neighbors who may need assistance.

Winter preparedness and safety tips can be found on the city's snow center page here.

A strong snow storm is expected to hit the state Tuesday, however the track is forecast to stay more south, which means northern parts of the state are now expected to receive less snow compared to the southern part of Connecticut. This is a complete reversal from Sunday's forecast.