Watertown winter parking ban returns Nov. 1 through April 30
Watertown officials reminded residents that overnight parking and snow-obstruction rules will apply during the 2026-27 winter season.
By Caleb Mercer, ClickNNY North Country Desk
Watertown’s overnight winter parking ban will run from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. from Nov. 1 through April 30, city officials said. The Watertown Police Department and Department of Public Works issued the reminder ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The ban applies to city streets, including the area between the sidewalk and curb. That space must remain clear so snowplows can remove snow. Physicians responding to emergency calls are exempt. Parking in a prohibited zone remains banned throughout the year.
Violations may result in fines and towing charges. City rules also prohibit knowingly placing snow or other obstructions where they interfere with pedestrians or vehicles on a road or public way. Violators may be summoned to Watertown City Court and face a possible fine.
The city used a different schedule during the 2025-26 winter. The overnight ban began Jan. 1, was extended in February and ended March 11. During that season, more than 100 snow-emergency parking tickets were issued and about 18 to 20 vehicles were towed. The city also exceeded its $1.5 million snow and ice appropriation by $133,298 as of Feb. 18, 2026.
Residents can review the city’s Public Parking information and Snow Removal information for updates and details.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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