Somerville Snow Emergency Ends Monday, School Opening Delayed

SOMERVILLE, MA — The city's snow emergency ends Monday, Jan. 31 at 6 a.m., and normal parking rules will resume at that time. Vehicles can be parked on the even side of the street starting at 6 a.m. Monday.

Schools will open on a two-hour delay. City offices and library branches will open at 10 a.m.

CARS IN LOTS: Residents parked in municipal lots during the snow emergency have a two-hour window to move their vehicles after the end of a snow emergency. Cars still parked in municipal lots after 8 a.m. on Monday will be subject to ticketing and towing to ensure crews are able to safely plow lots.

PERMIT VISIBILITY: Please note that by 6 a.m., Tuesday, February 1 (24 hours after the end of the snow emergency), residential or visitor parking permits must be cleared of snow and visible or the vehicle may be ticketed.

SNOW REMOVAL FROM VEHICLES: Please note that by 6 a.m., Wednesday, February 2 (48 hours after the end of the emergency), your vehicle must be fully cleared of snow to avoid ticketing.

SIDEWALK SHOVELING: To allow safe passage for all and to avoid being ticketed, property owners should have cleared snow from their sidewalks by 1 p.m. Sunday, January 30 (within six daylight hours of the end of snowfall). If you have not yet cleared your sidewalk, please do so as quickly as possible. A path down to the pavement and at least 3 feet s wide is required to allow wheelchair passage. Do not shovel snow into the street (unless the temperature is above 40 degrees) and never shovel snow into bike lanes. Please remember to also treat your walks in the coming days for ice that can form overnight as meltwater refreezes. Be sure to stay warm and take frequent breaks while shoveling. Review cold weather safety tips at somervillema.gov/coldweather.

SHOVELING ASSISTANCE: If you are a senior or are otherwise physically unable to shovel, please call the Council on Aging at 617-625-6600 x2300 during normal business hours to sign up in advance for assistance during the NEXT storm.

BIKE TRAVEL: Dedicated crews will be increasing snow removal from bike lanes and features overnight Sunday. Cyclists, please use caution when riding a bike post-storm, and consider using other modes of transportation if you must travel until pavement is fully clear of snow and ice.

HOW TO HELP: Check on Neighbors, Shovel Hydrants, Use Your Driveway, Park Considerately Please consider assisting neighbors who may need help with shoveling and consider checking in on elderly neighbors or others who may need additional assistance. Our crews are also working to shovel out fire hydrants and catch basins. If you are able, we greatly appreciate any assistance in shoveling hydrants and catch basins in your area. Finally, parking is often tight following a storm. If you have a driveway, please use it and consider sharing it with others, and if you park on the street, try to maximize room for others.

MORE INFO: For more information on post-snow policies, please visit somervillema.gov/snow.