Everett snow emergency and parking ban rules
Everett has no all-winter ban. When a snow parking ban is declared, main arteries are off limits and everyone else parks on one side. The side follows the year the snow season ends, so winter 2026-27 is the odd side.
Everett at a glance
- Who declares it
- The chief of police, storm by storm. No all-winter ban
- Side of street
- Odd side for winter 2026-27. The side follows the year the season ends: 2027
- Main arteries
- No parking at all during a ban
- Lots
- Residents with a Residential Parking Sticker may use city lots
- Alerts
- Blue lights on main roads, website and social, robo-call, Everett TV
- Sidewalks
- 36 inches within 12 hours after the city ends the emergency
- After the storm
- Clean the snow off your car within 48 hours of the emergency ending
Storm day in Everett, in order
- ForecastGet a sticker if you need lots. Check alerts.
- Ban declaredBlue lights, robo-call, web, social, ECTV.
- DuringArteries banned. Others on the season's side.
- Ban liftedCars out of lots right away.
- Emergency ended12 hours for the sidewalk. 48 hours to clean the car.
Who declares it and how Everett announces it
Under the city ordinance, the chief of police declares a parking ban when weather conditions threaten to become a traffic hazard, and decides how to announce it and its end. The rule is in effect November 1 through March 31.
Everett uses several channels. Look for flashing blue lights on main roadways. Check the city website and official city social media. Registered residents get a robo-call. Everett Community Television (ECTV) also carries it.
Questions: Constituent Services, 311 or 617-394-2270. Emergencies: 911.
Source, checked November 2026: City of Everett: Snow Season Regulations; Everett ordinance Sec. 18-143 and 18-144 (city PDF, 2018 version, archived copy)
Which side of the street?
During a declared ban, cars park only on the odd-numbered side in odd-numbered years and the even-numbered side in even-numbered years. The city counts the year the snow season ends. Its snow page for last winter says: "Because the current snow season ends in an even-numbered year (2026), all vehicles must park on the even-numbered side." Its 2024 guide says the same thing for a season ending in 2024. The ordinance words it as "the year subsequent to the November when said ban is declared."
Winter 2026-27 ends in 2027, an odd year, so by the city's own rule it is the odd side. That is our reading of the rule: in November 2026 the city had not yet posted its 2027 season page. When it does, its answer wins. Everett and Malden are on opposite sides in winter 2026-27.
On a one-sided street, stay on the side where parking is normally allowed. On a street that normally allows both sides, move to the season's side. Cars on the wrong side of a secondary street, or anywhere on a main artery, can be ticketed and towed.
Source, checked November 2026: City of Everett: Snow Season Regulations; Everett ordinance Sec. 18-143 and 18-144 (city PDF, 2018 version, archived copy); City of Everett: Snow Removal & Parking Guide 2024 (PDF)
Main arteries: no parking in a ban
The ordinance puts the official schedule of emergency arteries on file with the City Clerk. The city snow page lists them:
- Alpine Ave, Bellrock Ave, Broadway, Bryant St, Bucknam St, Chelsea St, Elm St, Ferry St, Fuller St, Garland St (easterly side)
- Hancock St, High St, Lawrence St, Lynn St, Main St, Nichols St, Norwood St, Second St, Tileston St, Tremont St, Union St
Source, checked November 2026: City of Everett: Snow Season Regulations; Everett ordinance Sec. 18-143 and 18-144 (city PDF, 2018 version, archived copy)
Municipal lots
If street parking is unavailable, residents with a valid Residential Parking Sticker may use city municipal lots during a ban. Move the car immediately after the ban is lifted so crews can clear the lot. The city's February 2026 lift notice told drivers to move cars out of municipal and school lots.
The city's 2024 snow guide lists these lots for residents during a storm. The city page links a current map.
- Norwood St lot
- School St lots (Corey and Oakes)
- Victoria St lot
- Day Park lot
- Floyd St lot
Source, checked November 2026: City of Everett: Snow Season Regulations; City of Everett: Snow Removal & Parking Guide 2024 (PDF); Everett: Residential Parking Stickers
Sidewalks and the shoveling ordinance
The owner of land or a building abutting any sidewalk must clear it. Keep a minimum passage of 36 inches. Snow must be removed within 12 hours of the formal declaration that the snow emergency has ended. Fines may be issued. The guide gives no amount.
Waivers are available for the elderly and anyone physically unable to shovel. Call the Mayor's Office, 617-394-2270 or 311. The Shoveling Assistance Program at the same number connects residents with youths who shovel.
Source, checked November 2026: City of Everett: Snow Removal & Parking Guide 2024 (PDF)
Edge cases
Renter with no sticker
The city says lot parking in a ban is for residents with a valid Residential Parking Sticker. Get the sticker before the first storm. The city's stickers page has the process.
Corner lots
The ordinance covers the sidewalk abutting your land. A corner lot abuts two. Park at least 20 feet from a corner so plows can push snow clear of the crosswalk.
Hydrants
Clear at least three feet of snow around any hydrant near your property.
Snow on the car
Under the ordinance, the owner of any vehicle parked on a public way must clean it of snow within 48 hours after a declared snow emergency ends.
Space savers
Prohibited by city ordinance. Objects left in on-street spaces will be removed.
Can't shovel
Ask for a waiver or the Shoveling Assistance Program: 311 or 617-394-2270.
Trash
If snowbanks block the sidewalk and bins cannot reach the curb, you may put trash bags on top of the snowbank for collection. After a storm in February 2026 the city posted a one-day delay for the week of February 23.
The plow filled the driveway
The city says snow is unavoidably plowed into driveways during curb-to-curb plowing. It suggests waiting until plowing ends to clear the apron.
Source, checked November 2026: City of Everett: Snow Season Regulations; City of Everett: Snow Removal & Parking Guide 2024 (PDF); Everett ordinance Sec. 18-143 and 18-144 (city PDF, 2018 version, archived copy)
Towed at 2 a.m.? What to do
- Check whether the car was on a main artery or on the wrong side for the season.
- Call Constituent Services, 311 or 617-394-2270, and ask where the car went.
- The city pages we read do not publish a tow company, tow fee or fine amount, so we do not quote them.
Source, checked November 2026: City of Everett: Snow Season Regulations
Everett snow parking questions
Which side of the street do I park on in Everett during a snow ban in winter 2026-27?
The odd side, by the city's own rule: the side follows the year the snow season ends, and this season ends in 2027. In November 2026 the city snow page still showed last season (ending 2026, even side), so check it once the city posts the 2027 season.
Who declares a parking ban in Everett?
The chief of police, when weather threatens to become a traffic hazard. The rule runs November 1 through March 31.
Do I have to clean the snow off my car in Everett?
Yes. The owner of a vehicle parked on a public way must clean it of snow within 48 hours after a declared snow emergency ends.
Where can I park in Everett during a snow ban?
Residents with a valid Residential Parking Sticker may use city municipal lots once the ban is declared. Remove the car immediately after the ban lifts.
How do I find out about an Everett parking ban?
Flashing blue lights on main roads, the city website and social media, robo-calls to registered residents and Everett Community Television. You can also call 311 or 617-394-2270.
Which streets are banned in Everett?
Alpine Ave, Bellrock Ave, Broadway, Bryant St, Bucknam St, Chelsea St, Elm St, Ferry St, Fuller St, Garland St (easterly side), Hancock St, High St, Lawrence St, Lynn St, Main St, Nichols St, Norwood St, Second St, Tileston St, Tremont St and Union St.
How long do I have to shovel my sidewalk in Everett?
12 hours after the city formally ends the snow emergency, to at least 36 inches wide. Waivers exist for the elderly and people who cannot shovel.
Can I shovel snow into the street in Everett?
No. The city says it is prohibited because it creates hazards and disrupts plowing.
What if I can't shovel in Everett?
Call 311 or 617-394-2270 for a waiver or the Shoveling Assistance Program.
Is Everett trash pickup delayed after snow?
Sometimes. The city posted a one-day delay for the week of February 23, 2026. If snowbanks block the sidewalk, bags may go on top of the snowbank when bins cannot reach the curb.
What Everett does not say
- No fine amounts for parking or shoveling. The ordinance refers to a parking fines section we did not read.
- No tow company or tow fee.
- The city snow page was still its 2026 season edition in November 2026, and its storm updates box was from February 2026. The odd side for 2026-27 comes from the city's stated year rule, not a 2027 notice.
How we checked: Read from the City of Everett snow page (last updated by the city December 10, 2025), the city's ordinance PDF (2018 version, through an archived copy) and its 2024 snow guide PDF on November 6, 2026. We leave a fact out when we cannot read it on an official page. Spot a change? Text us and we will re-check.
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