Fwd: Blizzard Warning: Important Storm Information - Free & Discounted Parking Options for the Citywide Parking Ban that Begins at 12 PM Sunday
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From: City of New Haven Economic Development <mpis...@newhavenct.gov>
Date: February 21, 2026 at 4:33:39 PM EST
Subject: Blizzard Warning: Important Storm Information - Free & Discounted Parking Options for the Citywide Parking Ban that Begins at 12 PM Sunday
Reply-To: edi...@newhavenct.gov
February 21, 2026
Blizzard Warning: Important Information
Citywide Parking Ban Issued in New Haven
The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for our region beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 22. The blizzard is projected to bring 15 to 20 inches of snow and winds gusts as high as 60 mph.
To help ensure that our snowplows can quickly and efficiently clear city streets, a citywide parking ban will beginning on Sunday, February 22nd at 12 p.m. and last until further notice.
On all posted snow emergency routes and in the downtown area, there is no parking on both sides of the street. There is also no parking within 25 feet of a fire hydrant, intersection, or bus stop. In residential areas, there is no parking on the odd-numbered side of the streets.
For individuals who might need a warm and safe place to stay, a list of warming centers and shelters can be found on the city's website or by calling 2-1-1.
Please stay off the roads during the blizzard as it will be dangerous and will impede plowing. Please check on your family, friends and neighbors who might need a helping hand. As always, please call 9-1-1- for any life-threatening emergencies.
After the storm, please shovel your sidewalks so there is a path at least 3 feet wide to ensure wheelchair and stroller access.
Parking Options During the Parking Ban
Downtown Parking Garages
Flat Rate of $3.00 Per Day beginning at 8 a.m. Sunday morning, February 22, through 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, February 25.
- Granite Square Garage at 690 State St.
- Temple Street Garage at 1 Temple St.
- 270 State Street Parking Garage Available
Yale University Parking Lots
In light of the impending storm and the significant snow accumulation expected, Yale University is making the following covered parking structures available to New Haven residents effective immediately and free of charge. Please prioritize utilizing the garages listed below in order to allow for removal of snow from the university's uncovered surface lots.
Exit times will be shared after a review of storm conditions. Further information will follow once those details are confirmed.
- Amistad Garage – 10 Amistad Street. Lower floors only. No parking on the top (uncovered) floor.
- Howe Street Garage – 67 Howe Street. Lower floors only. No parking on the top (uncovered) floor.
- Prospect Sachem Garage – 200 Prospect Street. Lower floors only. No parking on the top (uncovered) floor.
- Science Park Garage – 276 Winchester Avenue (entrance on Argyle St.). No parking on the top (uncovered) floor.
- Whitney Avenue Garage – 221 Whitney Avenue. No parking on the top (uncovered) floor.
Public School Lots
Selected public school parking lots are available in addition to the options listed above. The full list is available on the city’s website here.
Storm Updates
To report storm related issues, call the City’s Emergency Operations Center at 203-946-8221. For storm updates, call the Snow Line at 203-946-7669. Also consider signing up for receive automatic alerts and updates from the City of New Haven’s Emergency Notification System.
New Haven Public Schools
New Haven Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23.
Towing During the Parking Ban
If you forgot to move your car and think it was towed from a City street, you can locate your car by searching for your plate number here. If your car was towed from private property, please call the New Haven Police Department non-emergency line at 203-946-6316 to locate your vehicle.
Thanks for your cooperation and stay safe!
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