Hartford Mobilizes For Snowstorm As City Hall Is Closed Monday

HARTFORD, CT — Hartford officials are preparing for a major winter storm expected to bring 12 to 18 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 50 mph from Sunday into Monday.

In a news release issued Feb. 21, Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam announced a citywide snow parking ban beginning at noon Sunday, Feb. 22, and continuing into Monday, Feb. 23.

During the ban, all on-street parking is prohibited. Vehicles not removed from city streets by noon Sunday will be ticketed and towed, officials said.

“We're expecting a few inches of snow beginning Sunday night and continuing into Monday,” Arulampalam said. “Our public works team is standing by to keep our roads clear and safe, but we need your help to make our snow cleaning operation as easy as possible. Please get your cars into your driveway, or to a Blue Light lot, city lot, or school lot, and for your own safety, please stay off the streets as much as you can.”

Parking options and blue light lots

Blue Light Lots will open at 8 a.m. Sunday.

Sixteen major intersections will be illuminated with blue lights beginning four hours before the parking ban and will remain lit for the duration of the ban to notify residents.

Nine designated Blue Light Lots are reserved for use during snow parking bans. Additional authorized parking areas include city parks, recreation and senior centers, and most Hartford Public Schools parking lots.

All school lots are available except for Bulkeley High School at 330 Wethersfield Ave. and Burns Latino Studies Academy at 195 Putnam St.

Residents without off-street parking are encouraged to use these authorized locations to avoid fines and towing.

Closures and service changes

City Hall will be closed Monday. Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day.

Warming shelters will remain open 24 hours a day during the storm, according to city officials.

The mayor urged residents to stay safe, limit travel, and check on neighbors as city crews work through the storm. Updates will be provided on when the parking ban is lifted.