Newton Storm Info: Snow Emergency in Effect, Schools Closed Friday

Updated 2:35 p.m.

If you're planning to take the commuter rail out of Newton today, make sure to check the MBTA's alert page before heading out. The Framingham/Worcester line has faced some delays today due to the weather.

1:45 p.m.

The National Weather Service has extended the Winter Storm Warning to 7 p.m. Friday, March 8.

12:45 p.m. 

Check out this map from the National Weather Service to see how much snow has fallen in Newton. 

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11:45 a.m.

The National Weather Service is now saying that the Newton area could get between 12 and 24 inches once this storm finishes later today. 

Bands of heavy snow will contnue through this afternoon, the NWS says.

10:18 a.m.:

According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning is still in effect for the Newton area until 1 p.m. Friday. Estimated snow accumulation is between 6-10 inches, NWS says.

As the snow tapers off this afternoon, precipiation may turn to rain briefly. The snow/rain will likely end before 7 p.m., NWS says.

We're hearing plenty of reports on Twitter of bad road conditions in Newton:

@WaylandMAPatch: Roads are terrible! Even Comm Ave. Forget the side streets. @NewtonMAPatch

@khluvr621: 1 hour drive from North Street in Newtonville to Waban Post Office. Be safe out there today. #NewtonMA

@jinzilla20: @NewtonMAPatch, @universalhub: The main roads in #NewtonMA are almost impassable. Unplowed, untreated, barely made it to Newton Ctr #MBTA.

How are the roads? Do you know some trouble spots in the city? Tell us in the comments section below!

The Newton Free Library is open regular hours today.

Posted earlier:

A snow emergency will be in effect in Newton as of 6:45 a.m. Friday, March 8, according to a post on the city's website.

During a snow emergency, all cars must be parked off the street and out of municipal lots. Cars left in lots and on the street will be ticketed and towed. 

In addition, the Newton Public Schools will be closed today, March 8, due to the weather.

The district's Education Center and preschool are also closed today. Before and after school programs are canceled.

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Newton's Mount Alvernia High School, Newton Country Day School, Solomon Schechter Day School and Jackson and Walnut Park Schools are also closed.

As for colleges, Lasell College will have a delayed opening today. All offices will open at 10 a.m. and all classes scheduled for 10 a.m. and later will take place as scheduled.

Trash and recycling pickup in the city is on schedule today.

Any snow-related service issues can be called into the city at 617-796-1000 or filed online through the 311 system. Report all emergencies to 911.

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