Beverly Declares Snow Emergency Parking Ban Amid Winter Storm

North Shore communities brace for over a foot of snow from ocean-effect storm

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The city of Beverly, Massachusetts has declared a snow emergency parking ban as a powerful winter storm brings heavy, ocean-effect snow to the North Shore region. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Essex County, with forecasts calling for over a foot of accumulation in some areas.

Why it matters

Significant snowfall can create dangerous driving conditions, power outages, and other public safety concerns, prompting local officials to take precautionary measures like parking bans to facilitate snow removal efforts.

The details

The snow emergency parking ban in Beverly went into effect on Saturday as the storm system began impacting the region. Forecasters predict the North Shore could see over a foot of snow from the ocean-effect snow, which occurs when cold air passes over the relatively warmer ocean waters.

  • The snow emergency parking ban in Beverly went into effect on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Beverly

A city located on the North Shore of Massachusetts.

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The takeaway

This winter storm highlights the need for North Shore communities to be prepared for significant snowfall and the impact it can have on public safety and infrastructure. Local officials are taking proactive steps to mitigate the effects of the storm.