New Bedford Issues Snow Parking Ban Information
UPDATED (4:45 p.m.) :
The City of New Bedford has lifted the parking ban as of 5 p.m. on Monday, February 1.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for New Bedford beginning Monday, February 1 with snow and wind in the forecast. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Southeastern Massachusetts and it is in effect from 7 a.m. on Monday, February 1 through 1 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2.
From the Office of New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell:
• An emergency parking ban is effective at 8:00 a.m. today and will extend for 48 hours unless lifted or extended.
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.