Snow and Winter Storm Updates

Snow Announcement: February 22, 2026 at 12:05 PM

The City of Watertown has declared a snow emergency, going into effect today, Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The snow emergency remains in effect until further notice.

All on-street parking is strictly prohibited. Vehicles left on the street will receive a $100 fine and will be towed. Please visit City’s Winter Parking Ban Information page to learn of free off-street parking options during snow emergencies. Residents can begin moving vehicles into these off-street locations immediately.

Monday Closures

All Watertown municipal buildings are closed on Monday, February 23. This includes:

• Watertown City Hall
• Watertown Free Public Library
• Watertown Senior Center
• Parker Building
• Watertown Department of Public Works (DPW)
• John A. Ryan Arena
• All Watertown Recreation programs are cancelled

Please Stay Safe & Off the Roads

This storm is expected to bring very dangerous conditions, including high winds up to 70 mph, heavier snow exceeding 20 inches, and blizzard conditions. This may cause downed powerlines or trees. We are strongly asking residents to please stay off the roads during the storm, stay away from any down trees or powerlines, and remove your vehicles from the curbs for your and everyone’s safety.

Trash & Recycling Delay

All trash and recycling pickup is delayed at least one day this week due to the storm. We will announce an updated pickup schedule in future storm messages as the storm progresses. Please remove your bins from the curb to allow space for our plows to clear snow without obstruction.

Staying up to date

Please anticipate future updates about the storm at the following locations:

• The City’s website homepage and on this webpage.
• The City’s Facebook and Instagram
• The City’s Everbridge emergency alert system: Sign Up Today,