Government

Snow Causes Watertown Parking Ban, Closing of Schools

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The storm which could drop 8-16 inches of snow on Watertown heading has prompted a parking ban in Watertown and closing of the public schools. 

The snow emergency parking ban begins at midnight on Monday and lasts until further notice. Cars may be parked at the Watertown Police Station, in the public school parking lots and at municipal lots. The Watertown Public Schools will be closed Monday, according to the closing announcements on WCVB’s website. Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day, so Monday pickups will happen Tuesday, Tuesday pickup will be Wednesday, etc.

Weather

Another Bout of Snow Heading Toward Watertown

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Even as the Boston area digs out from Tuesday’s blizzard, another significant snow is heading toward the Hub. 

Watertown could get 8 to 12 inches from a storm coming through the area. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch from 7 p.m. Sunday to 1 a.m. on Wednesday. Snowfall will begin after midnight on Monday and be heaviest during the day on Monday. Winds will be 9-18 mph. The storm could cause hazardous driving conditions and snow drifts.

Weather

More Snow Headed for Watertown on Friday

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A storm will hit Watertown dropping more snow on top of the piles left by Tuesday’s blizzard. The National Weather Service has issued a Winters Storm Warning beginning at midnight Thursday and running to 6 a.m. on Saturday. Snow will be light through much of the day, with about an inch and a half during the day. Then snowfall will pick up Friday night and drop another 2 to 4 inches of new accumulation. The snow could make driving conditions hazardous and increase the load of snow on roofs.

Weather

Blizzard of 2015: Travel Ban Ending, Parking Bans Continues

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The biggest storm of the winter is bearing down on Watertown, with heavy snow and blizzard conditions expected to start Monday night. Keep up with the latest news, cancellations and updates on Watertown News. (Scroll to the bottom of the page for phone numbers that may be useful in the storm)

6:49 p.m.: The parking ban will continue, announced Public Works Superintendent Gerald Mee. He expects it to last until 5 p.m. Wednesday so snow can be removed from the streets to allow for parking. His crews have been working for about 36 hours straight, and Mee thanked the public for observing the travel and parking bans.

Around Town

Watertown Snow Photos from the Blizzard of 2015

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The Blizzard of 2015 has hit Watertown, leaving a thick coat of fluffy white snow on everything. Share your photos with Watertown News! You can email them to watertownmanews@gmail.com, or on Facebook or Twitter – @WatertownMANews. Fayette Street covered with snow, courtesy of Stacia Russell. The clean up begins.

Around Town

UPDATED: Blizzard Coming Monday and Continue Through Tuesday!

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One of the biggest blizzards in years is heading toward the Boston area on Monday night could dump more than a two feet of snow on Watertown. The storm is expected to be a long one. The Blizzard Watch was upgraded to a Blizzard Warning, and will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday and runs to 1 a.m. on Wednesday. WBZ-TV’s forecast puts Watertown in the area which could get 20-30 inches of snow! Light snow should start after 5 p.m. Monday, and the heavy snowfall will begin Monday evening.

Weather

UPDATED: Find Out How Much Snow to Expect in Watertown This Weekend

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A storm with a mix of snow and rain will hit town early Saturday morning and the National Weather Service has upgraded the amount of snow forecast to fall on Watertown. Snow will begin falling at 3 a.m. on Saturday morning and the storm is forecast to drop 3-7 inches of snow and sleet on Watertown, according to the NWS website. Precipitation will be mostly snow before 10 a.m., then freezing rain between 10 a.m. and noon a mix of snow and rain after noon. The forecast for Sunday is sunny with a high around 34, but there is a chance of snow Sunday night and Saturday.

Weather

Wintery Weather Walloping Watertown This Week

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Wind, snow and cold temperatures will hit Watertown this week, the National Weather Service warns. The NWS has issued a Wind Advisory through 7 p.m. Monday night. Winds will be around 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph today, which could bring down small trees and branches and cause power outages. The area could get snow showers could come through between 1 and 2 p.m.

On Tuesday, there is a 40 percent chance of snow, with up to half an inch of accumulation. Then, temperatures will dip on Wednesday night with a low of negative 1 and a high on Thursday of 13 degrees.