Woburn Blizzard: Up To Two Feet Snow Predicted

WOBURN, MA — Woburn will have a public street parking ban in place beginning midnight Friday and lasting until noon Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for the region that will be in effect all day Saturday. The service forecasts 15 to 26 inches of snow in Woburn beginning late Friday.

In the area covered by the blizzard warning, winds could gust at 50 to 60 miles per hour and visibility may drop below one-quarter of a mile, the Weather Service said.

Local restrictions

This story will be updated throughout the day Friday and Saturday with the latest measures.

Parking ban

The parking ban begins at midnight Friday and lasts until noon Sunday. A list of municipal lots were residents can park is available here. Do not park in school parking lots, the city said.

City and school programs

All school and Recreation Department programs are canceled Saturday and Sunday.

Woburn Public Library

The library will be closed Saturday.

Fire hydrant and sidewalk clearance

The city is asked that able residents help with clearing the snow around hydrants and on sidewalks. The Fire Department asks for a three-foot clearance around hydrants. Sidewalks should be cleared with enough space for someone using a wheelchair, walker or stroller.

Check the city's storm roundup for the most up-to-date information.

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