Snow Emergency Declared In Stamford

STAMFORD, CT — Stamford Mayor David Martin has declared a Snow Emergency in the city for Tuesday night and Wednesday, according to a post on the city's website.

"Light snow is now forecast to spread slowly into the state beginning tomorrow morning, with modest impact on the morning rush hour or late morning travel. We are declaring a snow emergency now to give residents time to prepare and get their cars off the streets," said Mayor Martin in a statement. "Heavy, wet snow is predicted to make the evening rush hour hazardous and may lead to downed trees and wires. Residents should be prepared, charge cellphones and make sure you have a plan if the power does go out. We have been in contact with Eversource and have requested that they have crews available in the event that residents lose power."

From the City of Stamford release:

Snow Emergency
During the Snow Emergency, Snow Emergency Routes are to be kept clear of cars. Snow Emergency Routes are clearly marked with red and white signage. Vehicles will be ticketed and towed while the snow emergency is in effect. All City Garages will be open and free to residents during the Snow Emergency, from Tuesday 6pm to Thursday 12pm. For a complete list of designated snow routes, visit StamfordCT.gov.

City Garages are located at:

- Bedford Street Garage – 17 Forest Street
- Bell Street Garage – 28 Bell Street
- Summer Street Garage – 100 Summer Street

Stamford Public Schools
Superintendent Earl Kim has announced that school closure or early dismissal will be determined early Wednesday morning.

Hurricane Barrier

The Hurricane Barrier may be manned by the Army Corps of Engineers for Wednesday morning’s high tide, depending on conditions. They will continue manning during the Wednesday evening and Thursday high tides.

Click here for more information on the snow emergency from the City of Stamford.

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