Quincy Storm Center: City Declares Snow Emergency

QUINCY, MA — Here we go again, for the third time actually. Snow will begin late Monday night and persist for as long as 24 hours in parts of the state, making for an almost impossible Tuesday morning commute. Still, forecasters are hoping this storm brings less widespread power outages than the last two.

The latest bundle of snow means that the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from 11 p.m. Monday night to 8 p.m. Tuesday. During this time, total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches, with localized amounts up to 18 inches, are expected, according to the NWS.

Towns from the coast to Interstate 95 are expected to be hit by the worst of this storm, meaning possible blizzard conditions. Wind gusts could hit 55 mph, the NWS said.

Any cancellations and updates during the lead up to the storm will be posted here.

Snow Emergency

The city will be under a snow emergency starting at 8 p.m. Monday night. Per the city's announcement, residents may park on the odd numbered side of non-emergency neighborhood streets, but should always park in driveways if available.

Parking is prohibited on all designated emergency arteries. Click here for a complete list of emergency arteries.

Residents on side streets posted permanently as one-side parking should park on the side always allowed.

Cars parked in violation of emergency rules or impeding snow plowing operations will be towed.

No Trash Pickup

Garbage and recycling pickup will be on a one-day delay for the rest of the week.

City Hall Closed

City Hall and all non-emergency city offices will be closed on Tuesday.

Local Forecasts

• National Weather Service: 12 to 18 inches
• WBZ: 14 to 18 inches
• WCVB: 16 to 20 inches
• WHDH: 10 to 15 inches
• NBC Boston/NECN: 12-18 inches
• WFXT: 12 to 18 inches

Emergency Numbers

• In case of an emergency, dial 911
• Quincy Police Department - 617-479-1212
• Quincy Fire Department - 617-376-1011
• DPW's snow operation hotline - 617-376-1927.
• National Grid power outages: 800-465-1212
• National Grid gas emergencies: 800-233-5325
• Comcast: 1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278)
• Verizon: 1-800-VERIZON (1-800-837-4966)

Power outages should be reported to National Grid and not the police department.

Reporting from Mike Carraggi was used in this story.

Image Credit: Jenna Fisher