STAMFORD, CT — Mayor Caroline Simmons has declared a winter storm emergency effective 8 a.m. on Jan. 24, 2026, and extending through 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2026, unless sooner terminated.
Stamford’s snow emergency ordinance limits on-street parking during a declared snow emergency to allow plows to access and clear streets during extreme winter storms.
Residents who live on a snow emergency route must move their vehicles off the street or will be subject to ticketing and towing.
Parking will be free at the Bedford, Bell, and Summer Street garages during the time of the snow emergency.
During a declared snow emergency, or anytime when 2 inches or more of snow is predicted, streets that normally allow parking on both sides will be subject to alternate side of street parking.
On odd-numbered dates, parking is permitted only on the odd-numbered side of the street.
On even-numbered dates, parking is permitted only on the even-numbered side.
Cars must be moved by 8 a.m. the following day.
Motorists should stay off the roads to allow for road maintenance crews to plow the roads safely and efficiently.
