Mayor Wu Declares Snow Emergency. Parking Ban Starts at 10pm.

Updated 2/13/23: Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the snow emergency and parking ban currently in effect will be lifted today at 4:00 p.m. Residents parked in participating discounted lots and garages must remove their cars by 6:00 p.m. to avoid being charged regular rates.

Mayor Michelle Wu declares a snow emergency ahead of the forecasted winter storm that is expected to begin early morning on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 and continue into the evening. Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 8 to 12 inches. 

The following city service changes are in effect: 

A parking ban is in effect starting at 10:00PM Monday. The parking ban will allow for snow clearing operations to take place. The Public Works Department (PWD) will have equipment to treat Boston's roads prior to the snowfall starting, and the City has the ability to put over 800 pieces of equipment on City streets. The PWD currently has 40,000 tons of salt on hand. 

Once the snow emergency goes into effect, vehicles parked on major roads and main arteries will be towed. Please move your car.  

Snow Emergency Artery / Parking Restricted: Fort Point & South Boston Waterfront

A Street
B Street
Boston Wharf Road
Congress Street
Summer Street
D Street
Northern Avenue
Seaport Blvd
W First Street

Residents may begin parking at participating garages starting at 8:00PM. Discounted parking ends two hours after the snow emergency is lifted. View complete list of restricted streets. 

Participating South Boston Garages

BOSTON CONVENTION & CIVIC CENTER
SOUTH PARKING LOT
415 SUMMER STREET
617-954-2000
NO FEE
For Fort Point, Seaport & South Boston residents only. 

CHANNEL CENTER GARAGE
116 WEST FIRST STREET
617-269-1830
$10 FOR EACH DAY
Please bring a valid driver’s license with a City of Boston address to the garage office. Oversized vehicles not allowed. 

DCR PARKING LOT AT CASTLE ISLAND
2010 DAY BLVD
NO FEE

MARINE PARK GARAGE
12 DRYDOCK AVENUE
617-482-2487
$1 FOR EACH NIGHT
The discount is only for South Boston residents. You need to have a South Boston resident sticker on your vehicle. Snow emergency parking on the fourth floor only.

SOUTH BOSTON WATERFRONT TRANSPORTATION CENTER
503 CONGRESS ST OR WORLD TRADE CENTER AVE.
(857) 350-4569
Free parking for South Boston residents starting at 6pm tonight through Wednesday, February 14th at 9am. Before exiting, please visit the parking office on the 2nd floor to validate your ticket.  You will need to show your license or documentation with your name and street address to verify residency. 

MUNICIPAL LOT #018
450 WEST BROADWAY: NO CHARGE

MUNICIPAL LOT #021
650-652 EAST BROADWAY: NO CHARGE

A full list of discounted garages is available at boston.gov.

Closures: Boston Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Boston City Hall and other municipal buildings will also be closed.

Looking out for others: Please check on neighbors. If you see individuals experiencing homelessness or vulnerable individuals out in the cold who appear immobile, disoriented or underdressed for the weather, please call 911. 

Snow removal: 

• Property owners must fully clear snow, sleet and ice from sidewalks and curb ramps abutting the property within three hours after the snowfall ends, or three hours after sunrise if the snow ends overnight.
• You can assist in keeping hydrants clear of snow so the Boston Fire Department can access them quickly in case of emergency. For a map of catch basins and fire hydrants, visit here.

You have 48 hours to use a space saver after the end of a snow emergency. After that, you must remove it from the street.

For more information on today's snow emergency and winter and cold weather safety tips, visit boston.gov/snow. 

To sign up for emergency alerts and parking notifications, click here.

Winter Storm Warning: Snow Emergency, Parking Ban & Boston Public Schools Closed

updated 3/14/18 at 1:50pm: Snow emergency and parking ban will be lifted at 5pm. You have until 7pm to move your car from a discounted garage or pay full price. 

updated 3/13/18 at 5:30pm: Boston Publics schools will be closed tomorrow. There is still a snow emergency and parking ban in the City.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning. Total snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches is expected. Boston Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 13. A snow emergency and parking ban go into effect in Boston beginning at 7 PM tonight (March 12).

You may begin parking at participating lots and garages two hours before a declared snow emergency. You must remove your vehicle within two hours of the City lifting the emergency ban. If you don't remove your vehicle in time, you will subject to the standard parking rate.

Some garages only allow residents from certain Boston neighborhoods to park. Other garages allow all Boston residents to park. Please check the "fee and information" section for each garage below to make sure you qualify for the discount.

South Boston Discounted Garages & Lots

Boston Convention Center
415 Summer Street
617-954-2222

No Charge. The discount is only for South Boston residents. You'll need to provide proof of your residency. After the parking ban is lifted, you have two hours to remove your vehicle. If you don't, your car will be towed at your expense.

Channel Center Garage
116 West First Street
617-269-1830

$10 for each 24-hour period. Please bring a valid driver’s license with a City of Boston address to the garage office.

BPDA/EDIC Garage
12 Drydock Avenue
617-482-2487

$1 for each night. The discount is only for South Boston residents. You need to have a South Boston resident sticker on your vehicle. The garage only allows snow emergency parking on the fourth floor.

Municipal Lot #018
450 West Broadway
No Charge

Municipal Lot #021
650-652 East Broadway

No Charge

Space Saver Etiquette

Did you use a trash can, cone, or some other object to save your parking space on the street? Here's what you need to know:

·        You can only use a space saver when the City declares a snow emergency.

·        You have 48 hours to use a space saver after we end an emergency. After that, you must remove it from the street.

For more information on restricted streets, clearing snow and winter storm tips, visit boston.gov/winter.

Parking Ban In Effect Monday 6am

Mayor Walsh declared a snow emergency and parking ban in the City of Boston effective Monday at 6am. Illegally parked cars will be ticketed and towed beginning at 8:00am.  Boston Public Schools are closed.