Watertown will have a shortened Winter Parking Ban this year, but when the City Council voted to approve the change it also voted to approve stiffer fines for those who do not move their vehicles during a snow emergency. See information about the new Winter Parking Ban rules, and information about places in town to park if you don’t have a driveway or parking spot. Also see how to sign up for alerts so you can know when a Snow Emergency is declared in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Enforcement of the City’s overnight winter parking ban this season will begin on January 1, and end on March 1, 2026. Starting on January 1, no vehicle may remain on any public way for more than one hour between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. all days of the week.
The City Council also approved an increased fine of $100 for parking on the street during a declared snow emergency.
For residents in need of off-street parking options beginning on January 1 or during a snow emergency, please visit the Winter Parking Ban webpage where you can find the City’s available off-street parking options. In the event of a snow emergency, which could be declared before, during, or after the winter parking ban months as well, parking is prohibited on Watertown streets for the duration of the snow emergency. Announcements of these events will be made on the Everbridge Emergency Alert System, the City’s social media channels, and on the City’s website. We strongly encourage all residents to Sign up for emergency alerts! This is the fastest way to receive notifications and avoid fines.
This winter season, visit the Snow and Winter Storm Updates page for the latest updates about storm impacts this season.