After Snow, Quincy Faces The Freeze

QUINCY, MA — One of the area hit hardest by Thursday's storm isn't out of the woods yet.

It was only a day ago that 14.5 inches of snow fell in the Quincy and floodwaters swept across the city. Now, residents must prepare for a deep freeze that's expected to last all weekend long.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Sunday. Residents should expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 24 below zero. That means a person can get frostbites on exposed skin in little as 30 minutes.

The freeze is the last thing the city needs. Several neighborhoods ended up underwater after high tiee and several residents needed to be rescued from the floodwaters.

On the snow removal front, work is scheduled to take place during the weekend's overnight hours with a focus on schools, MBTA walking routes, and business districts. There will be minor traffic disruptions in designated removal areas so crews can clear sidewalks and intersections.

Overnight snow emergency parking rules remain in effect as operations proceed. Residents should park on the odd side of neighborhood streets, according to the city's Facebook page.

The good news is that roads were passible Friday, according to the Quincy Police Department.

Image via Quincy Police Department