Government

Snow Impact: Tuesday Closings, Parking Ban & Trash Update

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The latest, ongoing snow storm looks to be a biggie, and will impact Watertown residents this week. 

The National Weather Service forecasts 8-16 inches of snow overnight and during the day Monday. The Watertown Public Schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Town Hall, the Watertown Free Public Library and the Watertown Senior Center will be closed Monday. The School Committee meeting has been rescheduled to Feb. 23, said Superintendent Jean Fitzgerald.

Weather

Here Comes the Snow, Again – See How Much

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Another round of snow is on its way to Watertown, and the Boston region could get another foot or more in a long-lasting storm. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch starting at 1 a.m. on Sunday and ending at 1 a.m. on Tuesday. WHDH Channel 7 has Watertown in the area that will get 8 to 14 inches of snow (see above). Further north in Massachusetts and New Hampshire could get up to 20 inches, while the Cape and Southeast Mass. will get 5 to 8 inches.

Around Town

See What’s Opened and Closed During the Snow Storm

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Monday’s snow storm has caused some closings, but other places are open, including places to grab Patriots Super Bowl championship gear! The Watertown Public Schools are closed Monday due to the storm that could leave a foot or more of snow in Watertown. Monday’s School Committee meeting has been postponed until Feb. 9. Kids – and their parents – will still have a chance to grab their Super Bowl champs hats, T-shirts and more at the Arsenal Project to get ready for the Patriots parade at 11 a.m. Tuesday.

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.