Weather
Wilmington Blizzard: Up To Two Feet Of Snow Likely
Wilmington could get 2 feet of snow Saturday, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast.
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WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington's overnight parking ban is in effect, the town reminded residents in preparation for the expected blizzard Saturday.
The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for the region that will be in effect all day Saturday. The service forecasts 15 to 26 inches of snow in Wilmington beginning late Friday.
In the area covered by the blizzard warning, winds could gust at 50 to 60 miles per hour and visibility may drop below one-quarter of a mile, the Weather Service said.
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Local restrictions
This story will be updated throughout the day Friday and Saturday with the latest measures.
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Parking ban
Wilmington's overnight parking ban runs from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. all winter.
Transit
All Lowell Regional Transit Authority bus and Road Runner service is suspended Saturday.
Wilmington Memorial Library
The library will be closed Saturday.
Other information
Residents are encouraged to avoid travel and to check on the elderly and other people who may be at risk.
Call 911 if you have an emergency and 978-658-5071 for the non-emergency Public Safety line.
"We ask that you remain patient as our crews work throughout the weekend to clear the roads," the town said.
Check the town's website for the most up-to-date information.
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