Snow emergency declared in Medford

The following was submitted by the city of Medford.

The City of Medford is declaring a snow emergency to go into effect at 9 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026. 

Parking restrictions 

Parking restrictions will go into effect at 9 p.m., including: 

• On secondary roads, parking is allowed on the odd side of the street only. Cars parked on the even side of the street during snow emergencies will be ticketed and towed (unless the street has been granted an exemption by the Traffic Commission - see the full list at www.medfordma.org/snow).  
• On main arteries, there is no parking allowed on either side of the street. There is signage posted on these main arteries, and a full list of streets is available at www.medfordma.org/snow. If you live on a main artery, you may park on a secondary road even if it is permit parking, as these restrictions are temporarily lifted during a snow emergency. Once the snow emergency is lifted, parking enforcement will resume as usual. 

Shoveling information 

• Per City Ordinance, residents must clear their sidewalks within eight hours of daylight after snowfall.  
• Keep the sidewalks clear of snow and ice to a minimum passage of 36 inches and treat the sidewalk with calcium chloride pellets or other suitable material to prevent ice build-up. 
• Clear area within 36 inches of fire hydrants within or abutting the sidewalk that abuts the owner’s property  
• Make sure to clear openings at corners, crosswalks, curb cuts, and fire hydrants so pedestrians and emergency personnel can access areas efficiently. 
• Do not shovel snow or ice into the street. 

If you need assistance with shoveling, the city publishes a list of available shovelers at www.medfordma.org/snow, or residents can contact the Medford Council on Aging at 781-396-6010. Available shoveling assistance is limited, so please refrain from using this list unless you or a loved one are elderly and/or are physically unable to shovel. 

For all snow information, visit www.medfordma.org/snow.