Snow Information
The City of Boston prepares year-round to ensure that residents are safe from snow, ice and extreme cold. Help us by looking out for your neighbors, particularly the elderly and disabled. Follow the rules and guidelines on snow removal, parking and cold weather safety. Thank you for being patient as crews work in tough conditions to clear roads, ease traffic and collect trash and recycling.
Call us anytime if you have any questions or are in need of services at the Mayor's 24-hour hotline at 617-635-4500.
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Avoid Towing & Tickets: Register for Alerts
During declared snow emergencies, parking is prohibited on snow emergency arteries. Avoid getting ticketed and towed by registering for “Know Snow” at AlertBoston, the City of Boston‘s emergency notification system.
Snow Status Update:
Last Updated: 2/29/2012 - 3:45PM
Service Requests
- Street Plowing
- Report Unshoveled Sidewalk
- Report Business Plowing Snow onto Sidewalk
- Request Salt & Sand
Announcements
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Snow Notifications
Sign up to receive email, voice and text message notifications for snow emergencies, parking bans, and school cancellations.
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Snow Emergency Parking Regulations
The Transportation Department would like drivers to be aware of parking guidelines that will be put into effect whenever a Snow Emergency is declared in Boston during the winter season.
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Get the Winter Weather Facts
Boston's Guide to Winter Storms, Parking Regulations and Household Heating.
News & Press Releases »
Video & Multimedia
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Snow Removal Update
Public Works Commissioner Joanne Massaro and Transportation Commissioner Thomas Tinlin discuss the City's snow response at the Public Works Operational Headquarters.
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Seasonal Safety Reminder
Mayor Menino joins members of the BFD and EMS to remind residents about seasonal safety issues.
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Know Snow
Mayor Menino advises residents on winter storm-related issues.
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