The town has declared a snow emergency Sunday, Jan.17, at 8 p.m. through Monday, Jan.18, at 7 a.m.
“During these times, all vehicles must be removed from the streets. A winter storm mix of snow, ice and freezing rain has been forecasted, which could result in snow accumulation and icy roads.” according to the alert. “Marblehead DPW requires the roads to be cleared of vehicles to safely conduct snow operations.”
The message continues: “It will be illegal to park any vehicles, including boats and trailers, on any public way during the snow emergency. Any vehicle, boat or trailer that is not off the public way between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. will be subject to being ticketed and or towed. Depositing snow and ice on or against a fire hydrant, or on any sidewalk or roadway, is prohibited. If you can keep your vehicles off the streets when the snow starts on Sunday, that would also help with snow removal operations.”
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the area.
“Plan on slippery road conditions,” according to the NWS. “Periods of light snow develop Sunday morning and continue into Sunday afternoon. The heaviest of the snow will occur late Sunday afternoon and night, when snowfall rates may exceed one inch per hour. While the steadiest snow should be over by daybreak Monday, snow showers may linker into the Monday morning commute, making for hazardous travel.”
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