Snow In Beverly: Parking Ban, What To Know

BEVERLY, MA — There's no school for Beverly Public School students, the district announced early Thursday morning. That comes a day after police announced citywide Parking Ban began at 10 p.m. Wednesday.

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm advisory across the state until 1 p.m. Thursday across the state, including in Beverly. Wind gusts are expected to get up to 47 miles per hour, too. So be prepared for possible power outages.

What? Snow? Yep. With less than two weeks til Spring, the white stuff is expected to accumulate in the range of 3 and 5 inches by the time you have your coffee Thursday.

Thursday will bring another inch of snow and then some rain and more wind, according to the National Weather Service.

As of Wednesday afternoon, North Shore Community Campus announced it will be closed for day classes Thursday, March 8 due to inclement weather. All administrative offices and college services will be closed. NSCC currently plans to open for evening classes only beginning at 5 p.m. Beverly Patch will continue to update this story with cancellations as we learn about them.

You can also check this list: MA School Closings Thursday, March 8: Snow Day.

Generally, the Department of Public Services Director will call a "snow emergency" when excessive amounts of snow are predicted. All vehicles are required to be removed from all roadways to allow for a better clearing job. All vehicles left on the road are subject to tow.

But there are municipal lots available for you to park during a snow emergency parking ban. (Click Here For Map)

• Franklin Place and Washington Street (between the two streets)
• Pond Street (behind Casa Da Moda)
• Pond Street (at American Legion/Spear Post)
• Briscoe St/Hale St (across from Central Fire Station)
• Congress Street and Summit Avenue (public lot)
• Chapman Street and Federal Street (behind Family Dollar)
• MBTA Parking Garage on Rantoul Street (reduced rate during parking ban)

The Beverly Department of Public Services maintains the community’s 161 miles of roads. During the winter
months, this includes salting, sanding and plowing. During a typical Beverly winter, the city uses about 4,000 tons of salt and sand.

Although the majority of snowplowing and snow removal work is performed by the DPS, the Department also
utilizes the services of local contractors to complement the City’s fleet of 29 trucks, according to the city.

For more info check out the city cheat sheet on all things snow here.

Photo by Jenna Fisher/ Patch