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Boston ends snow emergency parking ban; residents can use space savers until Thursday evening

“A significant amount of snow was cleared overnight, and large-scale removal began this morning. Crews removed 165 loads totaling 4,620 cubic yards of snow,” Wu's office said.

A pedestrian and a snowplow share a street in the North End on Feb. 24, 2026 after a massive snow storm. Lane Turner/The Boston Globe

Boston’s snow emergency and parking ban were lifted Tuesday evening, while Boston Public Schools will reopen Wednesday after a blizzard brought 17 inches of snow to Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu said.

The snow emergency and parking ban ended at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wu’s office announced. 

“Thank you to all our city workers for the nonstop hard work to keep everyone safe, and thank you to our residents for doing your part,” Wu said.

Residents who parked in discounted garages must remove their vehicle from the garages by 8 p.m., or they will be charged regular rates, the mayor’s office said. 

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Space savers should be removed by 6 p.m. Thursday, or the city’s Public Works Department will remove and discard them, Wu’s office said. Space savers are never allowed in the South End or Bay Village.

City trash and recycling services will be delayed by one day. 

“A significant amount of snow was cleared overnight, and large-scale removal began this morning. Crews removed 165 loads totaling 4,620 cubic yards of snow,” the mayor’s office said.

Snow removal efforts didn’t stop with the PWD. Wu hosted a citywide snow shoveling meetup with volunteers to help clear snow off of public walkways and ramps in Boston.

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Crews will continue snow removal efforts throughout the week, Wu said. 

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