Waltham Braces For Snow: Declares Snow Emergency

WALTHAM, MA — A storm is on the way, and the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for much of New England, including Waltham beginning Monday and lasting until Tuesday afternoon.

Snow is expected to start falling in the city around 1 p.m. Monday and the Watch City could get more than a foot of heavy snow when it's all said and done, according to the National Weather Service.

"A winter storm will likely impact the region Monday and Monday night, with lingering effects into Tuesday and possibly Wednesday. Heavy snow, strong winds and coastal flooding are the main concerns," the weather service said.

The service said snow was also likely to continue into Tuesday morning.

This article will be updated with all the pertinent information in one place.

What to know

Snow emergency: The city has called an emergency beginning at 1 pm Monday.

Generally, the Public Works Director calls a "snow emergency" when excessive amounts of snow are predicted.

All cars are required to be removed from all roadways to allow for a better clearing job.

During a parking ban, there is no on-street parking permitted. Instead, officials ask that you park in municipal and school parking lots — or risk getting towed.

Trash collection: The city asks that you bring in your trash and recycling barrels, so they don't get knocked over by plows.

Schools: Schools have not yet been canceled. We will update here if this changes.

Generally, the school superintendent confers with the Public Works director about the road conditions and takes into consideration distances teachers have to come to get to school.

Got a city-related snow plow request? Call the city at (781) 314-3855 and check out the city Winter Weather Alert Center for more info on all things snow storm related.

What the National Weather Service says:

Monday —Snow, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Northeast wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Monday Night — Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Blustery, with a northeast wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Tuesday —Snow likely before noon, then rain and snow likely between noon and 3pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 33. North wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tuesday Night —A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Got a cancellation? Got a storm photo? Send it to me at Jenna.Fisher@Patch.com.