New Bedford Parking Ban to Begin at 5 P.M.
The City of New Bedford has released a comprehensive statement about winter storms. A winter storm warning goes into effect this evening, and the city s snow emergency parking ban begins at 5 p.m. today. Here s the statement:
NEW BEDFORD The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Southeastern Massachusetts, including New Bedford, in effect from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16 through 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 17. The National Weather Service predicts total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches. Storm conditions and icy roads due to rapidly falling temperatures are expected to make travel difficult from Wednesday night through Thursday morning.