Winter Storm Targets Meriden: Latest Forecast, Parking Ban And More

MERIDEN, CT — Meriden is bracing for a major winter storm that's expected to bring heavy snow to the region beginning on Sunday and stretching into Monday.

Southern Connecticut is expected to get between 8 and 14 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Sleet may mix in with the snow in southern areas of the state, reducing the total accumulation, the National Weather Service said. Coastal Connecticut is expected to get the lower end of the range.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for southern Connecticut from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.

Shared by the City of Meriden, CT:

MAJOR STORM PREDICTIONS HOLDING

Friday morning the Connecticut Dept. of Emergency Svcs. and Public Protection issued an update on this weekend's forecast for a major snowstorm.

The consensus: 14"-20" of snow here in Connecticut.

A parking ban takes effect in Meriden on Friday night at 11:59 p.m.

When a parking ban has been declared, the City provides off street parking at:

o Columbus Park (Lewis Ave)
o Washington Park (Liberty St)
o Ceppa Field (Gale Ave)
o North End Field (Britannia St)
o City Park (Park Ave/Bunker Ave/Warren St)
o Municipal Lot (Catlin St at Miller St)
o Municipal Lot (East Main St at St Casimir Dr)
o 79 Miller St (across from Library)
o Corner of Orange St and Cook Ave

PLEASE adhere to the parking ban. Police WILL be ticketing and, in some cases ordering towing of vehicles in violation.

Thanks for your cooperation.

See also:

• Snow Accumulation Estimates Increase For CT: Winter Storm Warning Issued
• ‘Stay Off The Roadways’: CT Officials Advise Residents To Avoid Travel Sunday As 18 Inches Of Snow Possible