City Prepares for Another Weekend Snowstorm

Mayor Thomas Menino is reminding residents to be aware this weekend as another weekend winter weather event approaches the city.

Boston could see 4-8 inches of snow late Saturday into Sunday morning. The heaviest snowfall is expected between 4 and 11 a.m. Sunday, and the snow totals could vary significantly across different neighborhoods, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast remains fluid, however. High winds and gusts are also possible.

This morning, Mayor Menino met with members of the Mayor's Snow Team to discuss the latest storm related information and preparation plans for the weekend. The Mayor and his team will continue to monitor the latest weather reports throughout the event.

"Boston will be ready for its third consecutive weekend storm,” Mayor Menino said. “We will be out treating the roads before the snow, and our plows are ready to hit the streets this weekend. As usual, I'm asking residents to use common sense, and stay off the roads while snowfall is heaviest tomorrow.”

Parks Department crews will be out trimming trees in advance of the storm. Boston Public Works crews will be pre-treating roads and readying snow removal equipment across the city’s district yards.

Residents with weather-related questions or concerns should call the Mayor’s 24-Hour Hotline at 617-635-4500, or contact us via Twitter using @NotifyBoston. Residents should also visit www.cityofboston.gov/snow for latest updates and to submit requests and find information online.

For additional snow and cold weather safety tips, please visit www.cityofboston.gov/snow

The City's Shelter Commission asks that any resident who sees a potential medical emergency involving a homeless person dial 911.